Main Characters
- Hu Fei (Chinese: 胡斐; Mandarin Pinyin: Hú Fěi; Jyutping: Wu4 Fei2), nicknamed "Flying Fox of Snowy Mountain" (traditional Chinese: 雪山飛狐; simplified Chinese: 雪山飞狐; Mandarin Pinyin: Xuěshān Fēihú; Jyutping: Syut3 Saan1 Fei1 Wu4), is the protagonist of the novel.
- Hu Yidao (Chinese: 胡一刀; Mandarin Pinyin: Hú Yīdāo; Jyutping: Wu4 Jat1-dou1) is a legendary hero from Liaodong. He was highly respected by the ethnic minority tribes living there not only for his prowess in martial arts, but also for his gregarious character. He befriends Miao Renfeng despite the past feuds of their ancestors. He was killed unintentionally by Miao Renfeng.
- Miao Renfeng (traditional Chinese: 苗人鳳; simplified Chinese: 苗人凤; Mandarin Pinyin: Miáo Rénfèng; Jyutping: Miu4 Jan4-fung6) is a formidable martial artist nicknamed "Golden Faced Buddha" (Chinese: 金面佛; Mandarin Pinyin: Jīn Miàn Fó; Jyutping: Gam1 Min6 Fat6). He forged a friendship with Hu Yidao despite the past feuds of their ancestors. He killed Hu Yidao unintentionally and has been feeling guilty for it.
- Miao Ruolan (traditional Chinese: 苗若蘭; simplified Chinese: 苗若兰; Mandarin Pinyin: Miáo Ruòlán; Jyutping: Miu4 Joek6-laan4) is Miao Renfeng's daughter. She is forbidden to learn martial arts by her father, who does so to remind himself of the guilt of accidentally killing Hu Yidao. She falls in love with Hu Fei.
- Tian Guinong (traditional Chinese: 田歸農; simplified Chinese: 田归农; Mandarin Pinyin: Tián Guīnóng; Jyutping: Tin4 Gwai1-nung4) is a descendant of one of the four bodyguards. He is a scheming and unscrupulous person, and plots to kill Hu Yidao and Miao Renfeng in his bid for higher social status. He smeared poison on their weapons and indirectly caused the death of Hu Yidao.
- Ping A'si (Chinese: 平阿四; Mandarin Pinyin: Píng Ā'sì; Jyutping: Ping4 Aa3-sei3) is a young man indebted to Hu Yidao, who once saved his life. He rescued the infant Hu Fei and raised him to repay Hu Yidao's kindness. He is humble and shy by nature and always feels inferior to others.
- Nan Lan (traditional Chinese: 南蘭; simplified Chinese: 南兰; Mandarin Pinyin: Nán Lán; Jyutping: Naam4 Laan4) is Miao Renfeng's wife and Miao Ruolan's mother. She was born in an aristocrat family so she is spoiled and extravagant. After her marriage to Miao Renfeng, she is unable to cope with his frugal lifestyle and decides to leave with Tian Guinong.
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