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Name	Nickname	alternate translation	chapter of first appearance	circumstances	outlawed	description	occupation	character notes
Gao Qiu	Gao the Ball	Minister for War	2				marshal	"an excellent football player…but when it vame to virtue and proper behavior, he didn't know a thing."
Wang Jin			2	fled persecution by Marshal Gao			arms instructor
Shi Jin	Nine Dragons	Tattoed Dragons	2	taught by Wang Jin	befriended bandits, fought constables	…blue dragons tatooed all over his body...face as round as a sliver platter…about nineteen."	ward chief	no interest in farming…cares only for play with weapons…had many teachers, bested by Wang Jin.
Zhu Wu	Miraculous Strategist	Skillful Strategist	2	impressed Shi Jin with loyalty to Chen Da			Mount Shaohua bandit
Chen Da	Gorge-Leaping Tiger		2	attacked Shi Jin's village, captured			Mount Shaohua bandit
Yang Chun	White-Spotted Snake	White Flowered Snake	2	impressed Shi Jin with loyalty to Chen Da			Mount Shaohua bandit
Lu Da	Sagacious Lu, Tatooed Monk	Priest Hwa	3	met Shi Jin when he was looking for Wang Jin	killed Master Zheng	"He had large ears, a straight nose an a broad mouth. A full beard framed his round face. He was six feet tall and had a girth of ten spans."	major, then monk	fierce, powerful, impatient. Goes on drunken rampages.
Li Zhong	Tiger-Fighting General	Tiger Hunter	3	former teacher of Shi Jin, met with Sagacious Lu	joined Liangshan in ch 58, rescuing Kong Bin		Peach Blossom Mountain bandit	more conservative than Shi Jin and Sagacious Lu
Master Zheng	Lord of the West	Bully of the Western Pass	3	pesecuted Old Jin and Jade Lotus			butcher
Zhou Tung	Little King	Little Tyrant	5	Lu fought him off from marrying Grandpa Liu's daughter	joined Liangshan in ch 58, rescuing Kong Bin		Peach Blossom Mountain bandit
Cui	Cast Iron Buddha		6	killed by Sagacious Lu and Shi Jin		"His brows were like streaks of smeared paint, his face was black as ink. He bulged with muscles. Beneath his chest a swarthy belly protruded.	monk
Qiu	Flying Messenger from Hell	Flying Ogre	6	killed by Sagacious Lu and Shi Jin			Taoist
Zhang the Third	Rat Crossing the Street	Old Rat Who Crosses the Road	7	befriended by Lu when he takes over the vegetable garden			robber
Li the Fourth	Snake in the Grass	Green Grass Snake	7	befriended by Lu when he takes over the vegetable garden			robber
Lin Chong	Panther Head	Leopard's Head	7	admired Lu's skill	falsely accused by Gao Qiu	"About 35 years old, he had a head like a panther, round eyes, a chin sharp as a swallow' beak, whiskers like a tiger, and was very tall."	arms instructor	long string of misfortune after being branded a criminal
Young Master Gao	King of Lechers	Great Rake	7	fell in love with Jin Er, Lin Chong's wife				adopted son of Gao Qiu
Fu An	Dried Pecker Head	Dried Bird's Head	7	attendant of Young Master Gao		"…isn't very tall…has a ruddy complexion."		hatched the plot against Lin Chong, kille dby Lin Chong
Lu Qian			7	friend of Lin Chiong, betrays him		"…avergae buid, fair, clean shaven, abut 30…"		killed by Lin Chong
Dong Chao			8	escorted Lin Chong into exile			prison guard	tormented Lin Chong on the road before trying to kill him
Xue Ba			8	escorted Lin Chong into exile			prison guard	both killed in ch. 62 by Yan Qing, when they pulled the exact same shit on Lu Junyi
Chai Jin	Lord Chai, Small Whirlwind		9	met Lin Chong on the road		"he had the brows of a dragon and the eyes of a phoenix, gleaming white teeth and ruby red lips. Drooping mustaches framed his mouth, below which was a slim goatee. About 35…"		"Chai Jin makes a practice of welcoming all bold men…'tell any prisoner en route to exile to come to my manor. I will help him with money.'"
Zhu Gui	Dry-Land Crocodile	Speedy Courier	11	meets Lin Chong at the inn		"Tall, stalwart, with cheekbones like fists, he was adorned with a mustache and goatee"	scout for Laingshan fortress	spoke up for Lin Chong
Wang Lun	White-Clad Scholar		11				Liangshan bandit chief	failed palace examinations. Wanted to turn Lin Chong away, afraid that he would take over
Du Qian	Skyscraper	Sky Feeler	11				Liangshan bandit chief
Song Wan	Guardian of the Clouds	Diamond in the Clouds	11				Liangshan bandit chief
Yang Zhi	Blue-Faced Beast	Sallow-Faced Brute	12	fought Lin Chong at the base of Liangshan mountain	lost a boatload of stones for a temple	"…he was tall and had a large blue birthmark on his face and sparse reddish whiskers."	palace aide	was put in charge of the birthday gifts that were stolen, left Liang's service
Niu Er	Hairless Tiger		12	challenged Yang Zhi while he was trying to sell his sword		"a hulking, swarthy fellow"	bully	killed by Yang Zhi
Cai Jing	Premier Cai		12	sent forces after the Liangshan bandits in ch. 63			emperor's prime minister (eastern capital)	in ch. 75, encouraged rudeness and arrogance in delivering the amnesty
Liang Zhongshu		Grand Secretary	12	went easy on arrested Yang Zhi, then hired him			governor of Daming (Northern Capital)	Son-in-law of premier Cai, tried to send him the birthday gifts. Imprisoned Lu Junyi in ch. 62
Li Cheng	King of the Skies	King of Heaven	12	observed Yang Zhi jousting			Liang's general
Wen Da	Mighty Sword	Big Knife	12	observed Yang Zhi jousting			Liang's general
Suo Chao	Urgent Vanguard	Hasty Scout	13	Fought Yang Zhi to defend Zhou Jin's position	capturd and recruited in ch. 65	"...a towering fellow with a round face, large ears, a big, thick-lipped mouth, bristling side-whiskers and an imposing bearing."	guard captain	"Suo's temper was as explosive as a pinch of salt in the flames, and he was eager to win glory for his country, always plunging first into the fray.
Zhu Tong	Beautiful Beard	Lord of the Beautiful Whiskers	13	Sent to catch robbers by magistrate of Yuncheng		"…very tall, with a long luxuruant beard. His face was brown as a chestnut, his eyes bright as stars…"	cavalry constable	"…he cam from a wealthy family. He was a chivalrous, generous man and had many friends among the gallant fraternity."	secretly allowed Chao Gai and Song Jiang to escape
Lei Heng	Winged Tiger		13	Sent to catch robbers by magistrate of Yuncheng		"…a tall man with a ruddy complexion and a fan beard framing his fsce…in a running jump he could clear a chasm twenty to thirty feet wide…"	infantry constable	"Although chivalrous, he was also rather narrow-hearted. But he too was proficient in arms."	also sent after Chao Gai and Song Jiang with Zhu
Liu Tang	Red-Haired Demon	Red Haired Devil	14	arrested by Lei Heng, brought to Chao Gai		"His body ws a mass of swarthy flesh…on the side of his temple was a scarlet birthmark from which reddish-brown hair sprouted."	vagabond	went looking for Chao Gai with a plan to rob Liang's shipment of birthday gifts
Chao Gai	Tower-Shifting Heavenly King		14	befriended Liu Tang, agreed to steal Liang's gifts			ward chief	"Chao had always fought injustice and helped the needy. He liked nothing better than befriending gallant men, and put the m up in his manor whenever they came to him…"
Wu Yong	The Wizard, Occult Star	Clever Star	14	stopped a fight between Liu Tang and Lei Heng		"His handsome and refined face was adorned with a long beard."	teacher, Taoist	recruited for Liu Tang's robbery, determined they needed 7 men. Taoist name: Master Increasing Light
Ruan Second Brother	Ferocious Giant	Year's God who Stands his Ground	15	recruited to rob Liang			fisherman, smuggler	""I have in mind three men,' said Wu Yong, 'gallant, unusually skilled with weapons, men who'd dare to go through fire and water, who'd stand together to live or die.'"
Ruan Fifth Brother	Recklessly Rash	Short Life Erh Lang	15	recruited to rob Liang		panther tattoo on chest	fisherman, smuggler	"…he doesn't fish, but just gambles every day till he hasn’t a penny to his name."
Ruan Seventh Brother	Devil Incarnate	Living Pluto	15	recruited to rob Liang			fisherman, smuggler	"Seventh Brother is still impetuous…"
Gongsun Sheng	Dragon in the Clouds	Cloud Dragon	15	approached Chao Gai with the same robbery plan		"…a handsome, powerful, but strange-looking priest…"	Taoist	""In the Taoist order I am called Single Purity…Since childhood I have loved playing with weapons…I can summon the wind and bring the rain, ride the mists and drive the clouds…'"
Bai Sheng	Daylight Rat		16	helped with robbery of birthday gifts			idler
Cao Zheng	Demon Carver		17	fought Yang Zhi, former student of Lin Chong			innkeeper	"'I know how to slaughter, draw sinews, cut bones, remove entrails and skin carcases.'"
Deng Long	Golden-Eyed Tiger		17	killed by Sagacious Lu and Yang Zhi			Two-Dragon Mountain bandit chief	headquarted in Preciou Pearl Monastery, taken over by Lu and Yang
Song Jiang	Timely Rain	Welcome Rain	18	received order for Chao Gai's arrest, warned the Heavenly King before delivering it	killed unfauthful Poxi when she discovered his friendship with Chao Gai	"short and swarthy"	clerk for Yuncgeng magistrate	"He made friends only in the gallant fraternity, but helped anyone, high or low, who sought his aid…Song Jiang scattered gold about like dust!…like the rain from the heavens he brought succor to every living thing."
Tang the Ox			21	went to see Song Jiang while Mistress Yan was trying to patch things up with Poxi	implicated in Poxi's murder by Yan		pedlar, hustler	"…if Song Jiang ever had need of him, Tang went all out."
Song Qing	Iron Fan		22		went with Song Jiang to Lord Chai		farmer	Song Jiang's younger brother
Wu Song	Pilgrim	Tiger Slayer	22	befriended Son Jiang at Lord Chai's manor	slaughtered his brother's enemies	"…tall and handsome and enormously strong." 25 years old	constable	"he often got drunk, and he had a bad temper." made a constable after killing a tiger
Wu the Elder	Three Inches of Mullberry Bark		24	visited by Wu Song		"…very short, with an ugly face and a ridiculous head."	bun peddlar	"had no flair for merry-making whatever"
Pan Jinlian	Golden Lotus		24	wife of Wu the Elder				"was quite ready to take a lover," murdered Wu the Elder after taking up with Ximen Qing
Ximen Qing	Right Honorable		24	lusted after Golden Lotus			go-between	"he was smooth and cunning, and skilled with fists and stave." Plotted with Mistress Yang to seduce Golden Lotus
Sun	The Witch	Night Ogre	27	tried to rob Wu Song on the way to exile			innkepper/ robber	married to Vegetable Gardener
Zhang Qing	Vegetable Gardener		27	regongized Wu Song		"He had a protuberant forehead and prominent cheekbones. A wispy beard adorned his chin. He was about thirty five or six."	innkeeper/ robber	married to Sun the Witch
Shi En	Golden-Eyed Tiger Cub		28	helped Wu Song in prison, enlisted his aid		"Of average height, he was about twenty five, with a fair complexion, a mustache and goatee."	prison warden's son
Jiang Zhong	Gate Guard Giant	Door God	29	enemy of Shi En, beaten by Wu Song			boss of Happy Grove village
Kong Liang	Flaming Star	Fiery Planet	32	fought Wu Song, it was smoothed over by Song Jiang		"a big fellow"	Squire Kong's younger son	"hot-tempered and belligerent"
Kong Ming	The Comet	Restless Star	32	caught Wu Song after he had beaten up Kong Liang		"a big strapping fellow"	Squire Kong's eldest son	"…both ar fond of spears and staves…"
Yan Shun	Elegant Tiger	Sleek Tiger	32	recognized Song Jiang after his men had captured him			Clear Winds Mountain bandit
Wang Ying	Stumpy Tiger	Stunted Tiger	32			"…short, with burning eyes."	Clear Winds Mountain bandit	"…brother Wang lusts after women…"
Zheng Tianshou	Fair-Faced Gentleman	White Faced Squire	32			"…had a clean fair compexion…a mustache and goatee. He was tall, slim, broad-shouldered, and handsome."	Clear Winds Mountain bandit
Hua Rong	General with Miraculous Arms		33	invited Song Jiang to Fort Clear Winds	wrongly accused by Liu Gao		Fort Clear Winds military commandant	amazing archer: shot an arrow cutting the tangled tassles of the dueling crescent lances
Liu Gao			33	wife accused Song Jiang of kidnapping her (after he freed her)			Fort Clear Winds civilian commandant
Murong Yanda			33	received complaint from Liu Gao, sent Huang Xin			prefect of Qingzhou	"…he rode high in Qingzhou, harming the people, abusing his colleagues, and doing pretty much as he pleased."
Huang Xin	Suppressor of Three Mountains	Guardian of Three Mountains	33	plotted with Liu Gao against Hua Rong	persuaded by Qin Ming to join		prefecture army commander	boasted that he would capture the bandits of Clear Winds Mountain, Two-Dragon Mountain, and Peach Blossom Mountain
Qin Ming	Thunderbolt	Thunderer	34	sent after Clear Winds bandits after they caught Liu Gao	framed by Clear Winds bandits		prefecture army general	"…irascible temper and booming voice…his weapon was a wolf-toothed mace, and when he plunged into battle, ten thousand men couldn't withstand him."
Lu Fang	Little Duke	Little Marquis of Wen	35	fighting Guo Sheng when the 6 chieftans arrive	joined party on the way to Liangshan	wears red	Twin Mountain bandit	fights with crescent lance. "…I've modeled myself after Duke Lu Bu of antiquity…"
Guo Sheng	Second Rengui	Rival of Jen Kwei	35	fighting Lu Fang when the 6 chieftans arrive	joined party on the way to Liangshan	wears white	Twin Mountain bandit	fights with crescent lance
Shi Yong	General Shi	Stone General	35	delivering a letter to Timely Rain	joined party on the way to Liangshan	"He was tall, sallow, clean-shaven, with protuberant cheekbones and bright eyes."	ran a gambling house
Li Jun	Turbulent River Dragon	Muddy Water Dragon	36	waited with Tong brothers to meet Song Jiang in exile		"a big fellow"	riverboat helmsman	good swimmer, one of the "Three Powers" (Jieyang Ridge)
Li Li	Hell's Summoner	Muderous Angel	36	captured Song Jiang and escort; spared them thanks to Li Jun		"…a big fellow…he had red bristly whiskers and bloodshot tiger eyes."	innkeeper, smuggler
Tong Wei	Dragon from the Cave	Cave Crocodile	36	companion of Li Jun			smuggler	"…they're brothers, and swim and handle boats well on the big Yangzi."
Tong Meng	River Churning Clam	Whirling Conch Shell	36	companion of Li Jun			smuggler	"…they're brothers, and swim and handle boats well on the big Yangzi."
Xue Yong	Sick Tiger		36	demonstrating arms in the street, Timely Rain recognized his skill			medecine seller/arms instructor
Mu Hong	Unrestrained	Invulnerable One	36	chased Song Jiang for defying him		"a big fellow"	town boss	with Mu Chun, one of the "Three Powers" (Jieyang Town)
Mu Chun	Slightly Restrained	Young Irresistable	37				town boss	brother of Mu Hong
Zhang Heng	Boat Flame, Dog-Faced Master	Ship's Apprentice	37	caught Song Jiang, then met friend Li Jun			smuggler	with Zhang Shun, one of the "Three Powers" (Xunyang River)
Zhang Shun	White Streak in the Waves	White Fish	38			"…skin as white as snow…over six feet tall, about thirty-two or three, with a black mustache and goatee."	smuggler	Zhang Heng's younger brother. "…not only can he swim forty or fifty li on the surface of the water, he can stay below for seven days and seven nights."
Dai Zong	Marvellous Traveller	Flying Prince	38	Timely Rain went to his prison with a letter from Wu Yong			prison superintendent	"…he would wrap a picture of god around each of his legs, and…he could cover five hundred li in a single day."
Li Kui	Black Whirlwind, Iron Ox		38	met Song Jiang in a tavern with Dai Zong		"…a big dark-complected fellow…Song Jiang was taken aback by his appearance."	prison guard	Dai Zong: "…nasty when he's drunk…he can wield two battle axes…loves to drink and gamble…the slightest injustice drives him wild." Song Jiang: "He seems like a straight-forward loyal fellow."
Xiao Rang	Master Hand	Skilled Calligraphist	39	friend of Wu Yong, enlisted to resue Song Jiang			scholar	master calligrapher, "also skilled with lance, staff, sword and knife."
Jin Dajian	Jade-Armed Craftsman	Precious Jade Engraver	39	friend of Wu Yong, enlisted to resue Song Jiang			carver	"…he carves writing beautifully in stone and cuts excellent jade seals. What's more, he's a demon with lance and staff."
Huang Wenbing	The Wasp		39	saw Timely Rain's rebellious poem, turned him in			former deputy prefect	"Although he'd read a bit of the classics, he was a narrow-hearted sycophant who envied men of ability."
Huang Wenye	The Buddha		41					Huang Wenbing's older brother. "…rescues the endangered and succors the poor."
Hou Jian	Long-Armed Ape	Nimble Monkey	41	spied on Huang for Liangshan bandits		"dark and thin and agile"	tailor	"Needle and thread in his hands really fly. He's also good with lance and staff…"
Ou Peng	Golden Wings Brushing the Clouds	Golden Winged Hawk	41	sought out Song Jiang			Yellow Gate Mountain bandit	"He had been a military guard on the Yangzi."
Jiang Jing	Magic Calculator	Marvelous Mathematician	41	sought out Song Jiang			Yellow Gate Mountain bandit	"In ten thoudand calculations, he was never off an iota. He was also good with lance and staff, and a sharp tactician in battle."
Ma Lin	Elfin Flutist	Iron Flute Jinn	41	sought out Song Jiang			Yellow Gate Mountain bandit	"He had been an idler who played the double flute. But when he wielded his big skewer knife, a hundred men couldn't come near him."
Tao Zongwang	Nine-Tailed Tortoise		41	sought out Song Jiang			Yellow Gate Mountain bandit	"His family were tenant farmers. He could ply an iron spade and was very strong."
Zhu Fu	Smiling Tiger	Laughing Tiger	43	met Li Kui in Yishui county	helped Li Kui escape authorities		innkeeper	Dry Land Crocodile's brother
Li Yun	Black-Eyed Tiger		43	pursued Li Kui	persuaded to join by Zhu Fu		constable	Zhu-Fu's arms teacher
Yang Lin	Elegant Panther	Glorious Leopard	44	met Dai Zong on the road	got a letter of intorduction from Gongsun Sheng	"…a big fellow with a round head and large ears, a straight nose and a square mouth, fine brows and wide-set eyes, a narrow waist and broad shoulders."	lives "outside the law"
Deng Fei	Fiery-Eyed Lion	Blood-Shot-Eyed Demon	44	friend of Yang Lin, met him travelling with Dai Zong		red eyebrows	Horse Watering Valley bandit	"He is skilled with the iron chain weapon. When he flails it, no one can touch him."
Meng Kang	Jade Flagpole	Flagstaff	44	friend of Yang Lin, met him travelling with Dai Zong		"tall and fair and powerfully built"	Horse Watering Valley bandit	former boat builder
Pei Xuan	Ironclad Virtue	Iron Supervisor	44	Deng and Meng brought Yang and Dai to meet him		"…a handsome man, fair complected, stout, with a calm, steady manner."	Horse Watering Valley bandit	"…a scribe…honest and intelligent…also skilled with weapons and has more than his share of cleverness and courage."
Yang Xiong	The Pallid	Sick Kwan So	44	sought out Shi Xiu to thank him	killed Clever Cloud and Ying'er	"His long eyebrows extended into his sideboards, his eyes turned up at the corners, his complexion was pale brown, and he had a wispy mustache."	prison warden and executioner
Zhang Bao	Kick a Sheep to Death		44	accosted Yang Xiong			garrison soldier	"His cronies were impoverished idlers…who were always extorting money. Zhang had been reprimanded several times, but to no avail."
Shi Xiu	The Rash	Life Risker	44	attacked Zhang Bao	killed Hai and Friar Hu	"a big fellow"	brushwood seller, butcher	"Whenever I see injustice I feel I must lend a hand…" ran a butcher shop behind Yang Xiong's house
Clever Cloud			44	wife of Yang Xiong				father: Master Pan. Maid: Ying'er. When Shi Xiu figured things out, she set him up
Pei Ruhai	The Preceptor, Master Hai		45	seduced Clever Cloud			monk
Friar Hu			45	accomplice to Hai and Clever Cloud
Shi Qian	Flea on a Drum		46	met Shi Xiu and Yang Xiong in the mountains		"a sharp-eyed thin swarthy fellow"	thief	"He could fly from roof to roof, climb walls, scale fences and steal horses."
Du Xing	Demon Face	Devil Faced Man	46	frind of Yang Xiong, encountered in a tavern		"…a big man…His face was broad, his eyes bright, his ears large, his appearance rough and ugly."	Lone Dragon Mountain bandit	steward for Li Ying
Li Ying	Heaven Soaring Eagle	Striking Hawk	47	was asked to write to Zhu for Shi Qian's release		"On his back he carries five concelaled throwing knives. He can hit a man at a hundred paces, quicker than you can blink."	Lone Dragon Mountain bandit	head of Li manor, eastern cliff
Lord Zhu			47	his men captured Shi Qian			Lone Dragon Mountain bandit	head of Zhu family, center cliff, strongest on Lone Dragon Mountain.
Zhu	Dragon		47	insulted and attacked Du Xing, Li Ying		Zhu's eldest son	Lone Dragon Mountain bandit
Zhu	Tiger		47	insulted and attacked Du Xing, Li Ying		Zhu's second son	Lone Dragon Mountain bandit
Zhu	Tiger Cub		47	insulted and attacked Du Xing, Li Ying		Zhu's third son. "Of the three sons, he's the most terrific fighter."	Lone Dragon Mountain bandit	engaged to Ten Feet of Steel
Luan Tingyu	Iron Staff		48				Zhu family arms instructor
Ten Feet of Steel			48	defended Zhu manor	captured, married Stumpy Tiger	"an extemely courageous girl," fights with two swords	Lone Dragon Mountain bandit	daughter of Squire Hu, west cliff. Sister of Hu Cheng the Flying Tiger
Xie Zhen	Two-Headed Snake		49	hunting tiger in Dengzhou	framed by Squire Mao	"…tall, ruddy complected, with a narrow waist and broad shoulders."	hunter	"Both used two-pronged spears of steel-flecked iron and were remarkably skilful fighters."
Xie Bao	Twin-Tailed Scorpion		49	hunting tiger in Dengzhou	framed by Squire Mao	"…an even tougher fellow, was still taller, with round face, swarthy skin, and two flying demons tattooed onhis legs."	hunter	"When possessed by one of his terrible rages, he wanted to pull up trees, shake mountains, and turn earth and sky upside down."
Yue Ho	Iron Throat	Iron Flute	49	recognized retives Xie brothers in prison	helped free Xie brothers and fight Zhu family	"…a quick and clever fellow. He had easily learned to play many musical instruments, and was orderly and thorough. "	prison keeper	"As for lances and staves, they were like sugar and honey to him." taught weapons by brother-in-law Sun Li
Mistress Gu	Tigress		49	Yue Ho sought her help for the Xie brothers	helped free Xie brothers and fight Zhu family	"When she fights, no twenty or thirty men can touch her."	innkeeper	married to Sun Xin
Sun Xin	Junior General	Small Wei Chih	49	Yue Ho sought his help for the Xie brothers	helped free Xie brothers and fight Zhu family	"big and strong"	innkeeper	married to Mistress Gu
Zou Yuan	Dragon from the Forest		49	recruited by Sun Xin to free the Xie brothers	helped free Xie brothers and fight Zhu family	"…had always been an idler. But he was loyal and generous…he could be forceful and relentless too, when the occasion arose."	Mountain in the Clouds bandit	Zou Run's uncle
Zou Run	One-Horned Dragon		49	recruited by Sun Xin to free the Xie brothers	helped free Xie brothers and fight Zhu family	"Big and tall, Zou Run had a peculiar feature- a tumor on the back of his head."	Mountain in the Clouds bandit	"The two were about the same age, and there was not much difference between them."
Sun Li	Sickly General	Sick Wei Chih	49	recruited by Sun Xin to free the Xie brothers	helped free Xie brothers and fight Zhu family	"Very tall, with a full beard…yellow-tinged complexion."	major	married to Mistress Yue
Mistress Yue			49	recruited by Sun Xin to free the Xie brothers	helped free Xie brothers and fight Zhu family			married to Sun Li
Hu Cheng	Flying Tiger		50	entreated for sister's release, drivin off by Li Kui			Lone Dragon Mountain bandit	sone of Squire Hu, west cliff
Gao Lian			52	imprisoned Chai Jin		knows some Taoist magic. 300 magical soldiers: the Flying Miracles	prefect of Gaotang	related to Gao Qiu
Luo the Sage			53	teacher of Gonsun Sheng		powerful magic	Taoist
Tang Long	Gold-Coin Spotted Leopard	Cash Marked Leopard	54	pledged himself to Li Kui		"…tall, his face was pitted with smallpox scars, and there was a large groove in his nose."	blacksmith	"I'm mad about gambling, and I've knocked about a lot…my real love is play with weapons."
Huyan Zhuo	Two Rods	Two Bludgeons General	54	recruited by Gao Qiu to avenge Gao Lian	captured and recruited by bandits		garrison commander of Runing	"he wields two steel rods and is a man of peerless courage."
Han Tao	Ever-Victorious General	Hundred Victories General	55	recruited by Huyan Zhuo to attack Liangshan	captured and recruited by bandits		garrison commander in Chenzhou	"He's passed the Second Degree Military Examination and wields a datewood lance eighteeen feet long."
Peng Qi	Eyes of Heaven General		55	recruited by Huyan Zhuo to attack Liangshan	captured and recruited by bandits		garrison commander in Yingzhou	"His family have been military people for generations. He uses a three-pointed two-edged lance."
Ling Zhen	Heaven-Shaking Thunder	Roaring Thunder	55	recruited by Huyan Zhuo to attack Liangshan	captured and recruited by bandits		cannoneer	"When his stone cannon balls land, the earth and sky quake, mountains tumble and cliffs split asunder."
Xu Ning	Metal Lancer	Spear Expert	56	alliance suggested by Tang Long	lured up the mountain with stolen armor	"Tall, broad-shouldered and thick at the middle, he had a round fair face adorned by a mustache and goatee."	arms instructor	the only one who knows the art of barbed lances, owns "lion's fur" magical goose-feather armor
Xiang Chong	Eight-Armed Nezha	Eight Arms Jinn	59	bandit vowed to attack Liangshan	captured and recruited by bandits		Mount Mangdang bandit	"He carries a round shield pierced by twenty-four throwing knives. He can hit a man at a hundred paces…"
Li Gun	Flying Divinity	Flying Monkey	59	bandit vowed to attack Liangshan	captured and recruited by bandits		Mount Mangdang bandit	"...also carries a round shield. Only his is pierced by twenty-four darts."
Fan Rui	Demon King who Roils the World	Devil of Disorder	60	bandit vowed to attack Liangshan	convinced to join by his lieutenants	Taoist	Mount Mangdang bandit leader	"Fan Rui could work magic, but he knew little of military tactics."
Duan Jingzhu	Golden Dog		60	had a present for Song Jiang, it was stolen by Zeng family		"thin, rough-looking fellow." red hair and yellow beard	horse rustler	stole Jade Lion that Glows in the Night from Tartars. White horse, travels 1000 li in a day
Zeng Nong	Zeng the Elder		60	stole Jade Lion, threatened Liangshan				originally from the land of Tartars
Zeng Tu, Mi, Suo, Kui, Sheng	The Five Tigers		60	stole Jade Lion, threatened Liangshan			head family of Zengtou	sons of Zeng the Elder
Shi Wengong			60	stole Jade Lion, threatened Liangshan			Zeng family arms instructor	rides the stolen Jade Lion. Killed Chao Gai
Su Ding			60	stole Jade Lion, threatened Liangshan			Shi Wengong's assistant
Lu Junyi	Jade Unicorn	Jeweled Chilin	61	tricked up the mountain by Wu Yong	betrayed by Li Gu and Jia		magnate	"one of the Three Remarkable Men of Hebei Province"
Yan Qing	The Prodigy	Graceful One	61	left in charge while Lu Junyi went off to temple	killed Dong Chao and Xue Ba, helped bandits free Lu Junyi	"Because he had pure white skin, Lu engaged a skilled tattooist to decorate his body. The result was kingfisher blue added to white jade. No one could match the young man in beauty of physique."	Lu Junyi's most trusted advisor	"There was nothing he didn't know, nothing he couldn't do…he could bring down any game with his bow. He used only three short arrows, and never missed…His mind, too, was quick and agile."
Li Gu			61				Lu Junyi's chief steward	Jia's lover
Jia			61				wife of Lu Junyi	Li Gu's lover
Cai Fu	Iron Arm		62	approached by Chai Jin on Lu Junyi's behalf			prison superintendant and executioner	brother of Cai Qing
Cai Qing	Single Blossom		62	helped get Lu Junyi exiled instead of killed			prison guard	"fondness for hanging a flower over one ear"
Xuan Zan	Ugly Son-In-Law	Disgraced Son-in-Law	63	suggested enlisting Guan Sheng against Liangshan	captured and recruited by bandits	"His face was as black as the bottom of a pot, his nostrils were aimed at the sky, he had curly hair and a reddinsh beard…a massive fellow…"	palace guard commander in Daming	formerly married to the daughter of a prince
Guan Sheng	Big Halberd	Big Sword	63	recruited to fight Liangshan bandits	captured and recruited by bandits	"…a tall, powerfully built man with a fine beard divided into three strands, eyebrows that extended to his sideburns, eyes turned up at the corners, a face as ruddy as jujubes, and crimson lips."	patrol officer	uses a crescent-shaped halberd
Hao Siwen	Wild Dog	Ching Mu Han	63	came with Guan Sheng	captured and recruited by bandits			"His mother dreamed she was entered by the spirit of a wild dog shortly before she became pregnant with Hao."
Zhang Wang	River Blockade demon		65	robbed Zhang Shun			river bandit
Sun the Fifth	Oily Mudfish		65	robbed Zhang Shun			river bandit
Wang Dingliu	Lightning	Living Pluto's Wife	65	met Zhang Shun in a tavern	helped Zhang Shun, joined with his father		innkeeper	moves swiftly
An Daoquan	Dr. An	Skilled Doctor	65	sought by Zhang Shun to cure Song Jiang	framed by Zhang Shun for murder of Clever Pet		doctor
Shan Tinggui	Water General	Water Devil General	67	recruited to fight bandits after fall of Daming	captured and recruited by bandits	wears black	commandant	"clever at using water to inundate enemy troops"
Wei Dingguo	Fire General	Fire Devil General	67	recruited to fight bandits after fall of Daming	captured and recruited by bandits	wears red	commandant	"skilled with fire in his attacks"
Jiao Ting	The Merciless	Disliked One	67	defeated Li Kui in the street	joined effort to defend Liangshan	"a big fellow"	wrestler	"Our ways of striking with hands and feet have been passed downfrom father to son. We don't teach outsiders."
Bao Xu	God of Death	Ill-Omened Devil	67	aid enlisted by Li Kui and Jiao Ting		"an iron face and bulging eyes"	Withered Trees Mountain bandit	"a robber who loves to kill"
Yu Baosi	Spirit of the Dangerous Road	Colossal Spirit	68	stole horses from Duan Jingzhu and broung them to Zengtou	recruited to trick Zengtou	"a huge fellow with an enormous girth"	robber
Dong Ping	General Two Spears		69	town attacked by Song Jiang	captured and recruited by bandits		military commander of Dongping	fights with two spears
Zhang Qin	Featherless Arrow		70	town attacked by Lu Junyi	captured and recruited by bandits		military commander of Dongchang	"He flings stones with remarkable accuracy, hitting the mark every time."
Gong Wang	Flowery-Necked Tiger	Tiger with Marked Neck	70	town attacked by Lu Junyi	captured and recruited by bandits	"…he has a tiger tattooed all over his body, with it's head decorating his neck."	commander under Zhang Qin	"throws a spear while riding"
Ding Desun	Arrow-Struck Tiger	Tiger Whose Arrows Hit the Mark	70	town attacked by Lu Junyi	captured and recruited by bandits	"His face is scarred from his cheeks to his throat."	commander under Zhang Qin	"throws a trident while riding"
Huangfu Duan	Purple Beard	Purple Bearded Uncle	70	Zhang Qin suggested recruiting him		"He has blue eyes and blond hair and foreign features…His blue eyes had two pupils each, and his curly beard extended down below his waist."	veterinary	"He's a good judge of horses, and knows the causes of their chills and fevers. With potions and needles, he cures them all."
Ren Yuan	Sky-Supporting Pillar		74	The Prodigy challenged him at wrestling		"ten feet tall…as solid as stell"	wrestling champion
Chen Zhongshen			74	emissary to Liangshan			emperor's marshal	With Zhang and Li, offended the bandits and spoiled first amnesty
Zhang			75	emissary to Liangshan			premier Cai/s majordomo
Li			75	emissary to Liangshan			marshal Gao's captain
Fei Bao	Red-Beard Dragon		93	swore blood brotherhood with Li Jun		red beard and brown hair	Taihu Lake bandit
Ni Yun	Curly-Haired Tiger		93	swore blood brotherhood with Li Jun		broad bony face, a curly spade-shaped beard	Taihu Lake bandit
Pu Qing	Taihu Python		93	swore blood brotherhood with Li Jun		swarthy, long beard	Taihu Lake bandit
Di Cheng	Thin-Faced Bear		93	swore blood brotherhood with Li Jun		a tall thin fellow with a short mustache	Taihu Lake bandit