Background
The Water Margin describes Yan Qing as a handsome youth over six chi tall, with red lips, thick eyebrows, broad shoulders and a narrow waist. He sports flowery tattoos all over his upper torso, which appear prominently due to the contrast of his pale complexion. He loses his parents at an early age and is raised by the wealthy squire Lu Junyi, who lives in Daming Prefecture (in present-day Handan). Lu Junyi allows Yan Qing to be one of his stewards in his residence. Yan Qing is very loyal to his master and becomes Lu Junyi's right-hand man.
Apart from being a powerful fighter, Yan Qing is also a talented musician. He can play many musical instruments and sing ballads and songs. He earns himself the nickname "Wanderer" or "Prodigal". He blends into society well for his knowledge and expertise in various fields and his charisma. Due to these traits he possesses, he was the perfect candidate to go on a variety of stealth and espionage missions in many campaigns.
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