List of Water Margin characters

The following is a list of characters in Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.

108 Stars of Destiny

Main article: 108 Stars of Destiny

The 108 Stars of Destiny (一百零八星) are at the core of the plot of Water Margin. Based on the Taoist concept that each person's destiny is tied to a Star of Destiny (宿星), the 108 Stars of Destiny are stars that represent 108 demonic overlords who have been banished by the Taoist sage Shangdi. Having repented since their banishment, the Stars are released from their place of banishment by accident, and are reborn in the world as 108 heroes who band together for the cause of justice.

Chao Gai's story

Further information: Chao Gai

Song Jiang's story

Further information: Song Jiang

Lu Junyi's story

Further information: Lu Junyi

Lin Chong's story

Further information: Lin Chong

1Note that "Yanei" is not Gao Yanei's personal name. "Yanei" was a term used in the Song dynasty to refer to the sons of high-ranking government officials.

2A "yuhou" was a servant of a high-ranking government official in the Song dynasty.

Chai Jin's story

Further information: Chai Jin

Lu Zhishen's story

Further information: Lu Zhishen

Wu Song's story

Further information: Wu Song

Yang Zhi's story

Further information: Yang Zhi (Water Margin)

Li Kui's story

Further information: Li Kui (Water Margin)

Shi Jin's story

Further information: Shi Jin

Lei Heng's story

Further information: Lei Heng

Li Jun's story

Further information: Li Jun (Water Margin)

The following persons are jianghu figures living around the Lake Tai area. They become sworn brothers with Li Jun and eventually follow him to Siam, where he becomes king.

Zhang Shun's story

Further information: Zhang Shun

Yang Xiong's story

Further information: Yang Xiong (Water Margin)

Xie brothers' story

Further information: Xie Zhen and Xie Bao

Zhu Family Village

Zeng Family Fortress

Song imperial court

Others

References

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