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The Characters of Shenmue II
Ryo Hazuki
Ryo is a strong, noble young man who lost his
mother during his infancy. Raised by his strict but
loving father, Ryo devoted himself to the practice of
kung fu under his father’s guidance. Although very
reckless and hot-tempered, Ryo possesses a strong
will. Determined to solve the mystery of his father’s
death, Ryo leaves for Hong Kong in search of the
killer. What awaits him there?
Shenhua Ling
Shenhua, a beautiful and wise young woman, grew
up in a mountain village in China, surrounded
by Mother Nature. Her village has existed since
the Tang Dynasty, and the people who live there
have passed down many ancient teachings over the
generations. Shenhua herself possesses a mystical
knowledge of nature, and while courageous and
strong, she is also kind and trusts the goodness in
others. Her destiny will change forever when she
encounters Ryo.
Wuying Ren
Ren is the leader of the Heavens, a street gang whose
territory is the Beverly Hills Wharf in Hong Kong.
Ren is extremely charismatic and leads his gang
through both word and deed. Quick-witted and
good at gambling, Ren doesn’t trust others and is
obsessed with money.
Lan Di
Lan Di, the leader of the Chiyoumen and the
man who killed Ryo’s father, practices a mysterious
martial art that was rumored to have been lost long
ago. His cruel, piercing eyes unnerve his enemies,
who soon lose their fighting spirit. Those who
do fight back are brutally defeated by Lan Di’s
devastating fist.
Joy
Joy is a street-wise urban girl who loves to ride sleek
motorcycles. Spirited, outspoken, and misunder-
stood by everyone because of her bluntness, Joy is
really gentle and honest to those closest to her.
Wong
Wong is a street urchin
who views Ren as a father
figure. Wong is good with
his hands and is particularly adept at picking locks.
He often joins Ren’s gang the Heavens in mischief
and petty crimes around the Beverly Hills Wharf
area, but he’s really a good boy at heart. Wong has
a strong sense of duty even though he’s still a young
boy, and he never forgets to return a favor.
Xiuying Hong
Xiuying is a young lady who is proud of the culture
and traditions of her Chinese heritage. As a result,
she is well versed in Taoism, history, and martial arts.
A very thoughtful person who always thinks ahead
before taking action, Xiuying does not speak much,
nor does she show much expression. She hides a
great deal of sorrow behind her beautiful eyes.
Fangmei Xun
Fangmei is a cheerful fourteen-year-old girl who
likes to help people. Because of this generosity,
she is loved by everyone. Fangmei was adopted as
small child by the temple people of Taoism, and
she now works at the temple to repay that kindness.
She is respectful of her elders, but will speak her
mind if she sees that something is unjust (although
she is neither arrogant nor spiteful). Fangmei likes
to keep herself busy by taking care of people, but
she sometimes goes overboard if someone special
catches her fancy.
