The following is a list of characters from the wuxia novel Baifa Monü Zhuan by Liang Yusheng. Some of these characters are based on historical figures, such as Wei Zhongxian, Xiong Tingbi and the Taichang Emperor. Some characters also appear in the sequels Saiwai Qixia Zhuan and Qijian Xia Tianshan. Main characters Lian Nichang, also called Lian Nishang () and nicknamed "Jade Rakshasa" (), is the protagonist. Abandoned by her parents at birth, she was raised by wolves and later adopted and trained in martial arts by Ling Muhua. She uses her legendary prowess in swordsmanship and qinggong to deliver justice as a vigilante. Although she is beautiful in appearance, she is deadly as her sword movements are extremely aggressive. She also metes out draconian punishments and torturous deaths to her enemies, projecting an image of herself as a menacing demoness in the jianghu. She becomes known as the "White Haired Demoness" () after her hair turns white. Zhuo Yihang () is Zhuo Jixian's son. Born and raised in a family of scholars, he grew up to be a cultured and refined gentleman. He learns swordsmanship from Taoist Ziyang and eventually succeeds his master as the leader of the Wudang School. Yue Mingke () is a military attaché serving under the general Xiong Tingbi. A formidable swordsman, he was trained in martial arts by Huo Tiandu. He joins Lian Nichang and Zhuo Yihang in opposing Wei Zhongxian, and becomes a fugitive after Xiong Tingbi was wrongly put to death. After witnessing the tragic death of his lover Tie Shanhu, he feels disillusioned with the power struggles in society and becomes a Buddhist monk, renaming himself "Reverend Huiming" (). He travels to Mount Heaven and settles there, spending his time meditating and practising martial arts. Wudang School The Five Elders of Wudang () are the most senior members in the Wudang School. Taoist Ziyang () is the Wudang School's leader and Zhuo Yihang's master. He is highly respected by his contemporaries not only for his prowess in martial arts, but also for his humility. Taoist Huangye () Taoist Baishi () is an egoistic and arrogant individual who deems Lian Nichang inferior and unworthy of Zhuo Yihang's love. He intends to let his elder daughter marry Zhuo Yihang, and often seeks to create opportunities for them to start a romance, but his daughter marries Li Shenshi eventually, much to his dismay. He