Liu Tang is from Dongluzhou. He is a muscular man with a dark complexion, a wide face, a red birthmark on his face, and crimson hair. He is nicknamed "Red Haired Devil" for his birthmark and unique hair color. He is well-trained in combat skills and specializes in using the pudao. Liu Tang is one of the infantry leaders of Liangshan. Finally, Liu Tang is crushed to death by a falling beam after passing through the gates during the campaign against the rebel leader Fang La.