(Military Official, 武差), Gan Ye (甘爺), Liu Ye (柳爺), Xie Ye (謝爺), Fan Ye (范爺), the great Spring God (春大神), the Great Summer God (夏大神), the Great Autumn God (秋大神), the Great Winter God (冬大神), Wen Pan Guan (Civil Judger, 文判官) and Wu Pan Guan (Military Judger, 武判官). Their identities and Responsibilities are as follows: Shih Yi (什役), Wen Chai (Civil Official, 文差) and Wu Chai (Military Official, 武差) Shih Yi (什役): Also known as Xing Ju Ye (God of torture instruments, 刑具爺). He carries instruments on his shoulders, and stands in the front of the group to check the path and lead the troupe to worship and salute. He is responsible to avoid evils and make sure the troupe and worship groups are walking towards the temple on a safe track. Shih Yi is the director of the troupe. He knocks the instrument against each other to create sounds while walking with special rhythms and patterns of footsteps. This role is usually held by a senior member of Ba Jia Jiang. Wen Chai (Civil Official, 文差) and Wu Chai (Military Official, 武差): They are responsible to pass on Gods' orders. Wen Chai is responsible for receiving orders, and Wu Chai is responsible for passing orders. Wen Chai is also called General Chen (陳將軍) or Chen God (陳大神), and Wu Chai is also called General Liu (劉將軍) or Liu God (劉大神). These two roles are usually played by children or younger members. However, Ba Jia Jiang in Chiayi focuses more on the actions of Wen Chai and Wu Chai. Thus, these two roles are often played by main performers in Chiayi. The Front Four Members Gan Ye (甘爺): Named Pen-Fei Gan (甘鵬飛), also known as the General Gan (甘將軍), Gan God (甘大神) and Day Tour God (日遊神). He is responsible for the execution of sentences. Liu Ye (柳爺): Named Yu Liu (柳鈺), also known as General Liu (柳將軍), Liu God (柳大神) and Night Tour God (夜遊神). He is responsible for the execution of sentences with Gan Ye. Both Gan Ye and Liu Ye are arranged at the first row of the group, so they are also called "Group Leader (班頭)" and "Front Row (頭排)". As they are responsible for execution of sentences, they are also known as "Supporters of Penalties (撐刑)". They take turns to supervise the good and bad behaviors of people during day and night time. They are