Wheel of Fire Characters

There are several characters that appear in the Wheel of Fire fanfic series. Here is a general list of the major and minor players in the game. I have to warn you now, that what follows may be SPOILERS! Underlined names have character sketches available.

The Ranma 1/2 Cast

Ranma Saotome. Ranma is still the sure martial artist he always was, and still terrible at relationships. He would live and die for Akane, if necessary, but for no one else. He believes in his abilities fully, confident he can handle each and every situation thrown at him. However, as he'll soon find out, that attitude may lead down the road to disaster....

Akane Tendo. Ranma's fiancee, who, by the end of the manga, believes Ranma loves her. She is the one who keeps all parties in check; she alone wouldn't let anyone touch her fiancee. Still kind in demeanor, yet still clumsy at feminine pursuits.

Ukyo Kuonji. Ranma's other fiancee, and childhood friend. For months she's been dreading the day when Ranma would be forced to decide who he would marry, and the choice he made was the wrong one in her eyes. However, in the wake of the successful attack the others made at Ranma's wedding, Ukyo is about to undertake several startling changes in her life, for better or for worse!

Shampoo. Stubborn as ever, Shampoo would like nothing better to make Ranma hers alone, destroying the opposition in any way possible. After the close call at Ranma's wedding, the Chinese Amazon's not going to hold back her most devious plans yet....

Tatewaki Kuno. If the ones you love turn their back on you, there is nothing left but death. To that end, Tatewaki Kuno races to complete his mastery over the invincible Chinese Phoenix Sword to destroy Ranma once and for all... perhaps at the cost of his life!

Kodachi Kuno. To the one character in Ranma 1/2 that truly understands the meaning of living, life really sucks. However, unlike her brother, she does not welcome death, but continues to live as she did before, yet burdened with the idea that she would spend her life alone, without love.

Mousse. The Chinese acrobat must make a decision in his life that will decide the fates of the rest of the Amazon tribe; would he do it for their sake, or for his own?

Ryoga Hibiki. Ryoga's life has taken a turn for the better as he proposes to Akari, his true love. He believes Akane to be in capable hands under Ranma, and thus the years-long feud between Ranma and Ryoga is finally over.

Genma Saotome. Ranma's father and a master martial artist. Cursed to turn into a panda.

Soun Tendo. Father of the Tendo sisters and Genma's friend.

Nodoka Saotome. Ranma's mother and Genma's wife.

Nabiki Tendo. Middle Tendo sister. A greedy personality trying her hand in all sorts of endeavors.

Kasumi Tendo. Eldest Tendo sister. Aware of Tofu's interest but uninterested herself due to her responsibilities.

Tofu Ono. The local acupuncturist, knowledgable of pressure points and secret herbs. Has a crush on Kasumi.

Cologne. An Elder of her village, she still possesses much vitality and cunning to continue.

Shampoo's Father. The man without a name returns and does... absolutely nothing.

Headmaster Kuno. The Furinkan High principal.

Happosai. An old, lecherous man as well as the founder of the Anything-Goes martial arts style.

Hikaru Gosunkugi. A loner student of Furinkan High who is 'secretly' in love with Akane. Very willing to try anything to get his way.

Pantyhose Taro. The Jusenkyo-cursed martial artist may still have some dealings left with Femme-boy.

Herb. Prince of the Musk Dynasty. He may have found a cure for the Jusenkyo curse....

Ryu Kumon. After being stripped of the technique he practiced for many years Ryu searches for something to fill the void.

Asuka the White Lily. Kodachi's childhood rival returns to finish an old battle.

Hayato Myoujin. Ukyo's rival, a takoyaki chef (fried octopus).

Konatsu. An employee of Ucchan's Okonomiyaki devoted to Ukyo.

Kima. The regent commander of the Phoenix Mountain tribe.

Ling-ling and Lung-lung. (Anime Origin) Disillusioned with tribal traditions, these twins absolutely refuse to get involved with Ranma anymore, seeing how it was too difficult to get him to cooperate before.

Natsume and Kurume. (Anime Origin) They return to fight for the dojo, only to find that it's too late for that. Instead, they ask a favor of Akane....

Yamata no Orochi. The Eight-Headed Dragon of myth and legend. The Mirror of Yata's seal was not absolute; every ten years the Orochi can enter the world when the seal is at its weakest, but only with a great deal of chi energies. It is called the "Reunion." Since Akane defeated Orochi's physical form, it is no longer suitable for a host, and thus he needs to find another strong body to use.

Sections marked by 'Voice' are a rough idea what the character could sound like.

Unwanted Relatives

Jiang-shen. (First Appearance: The Law of Amazons) A Chinese ritualist priest, subordinate to Cologne, and the man who carrys out tribal ceremonies.

Mr. Tokuyama. (First Appearance: DoCo in the Battle of the Bands) The rich owner and President of the Tokuyama Agency, with a special interest in musical talent. Nabiki's partner in crime.

Kuonji Jichan. (First Appearance: The Past is Prologue) A tired old man who likes to tell stories to those who listen-- and heed the stories' lessons.

Lady Kuno. (First Appearance: The Past is Prologue) Wife of the principal, mother of Tatewaki and Kodachi, she returns home with a specific purpose in mind. What could that be?

Sage. (First Appearance: Treasure of the Musk Dynasty) Herb's chief advisor, Sage is descended with the lineage of an owl.

Paste. (First Appearance: Dream Stalkers) An Amazon warrior that serves as Mousse's assistant.

The enigmatic Orochi Cult is divided into two main parts: the ancient Family and the relatively-new Cult following. The Family, made up of members of the original Orochi Cult, control the destiny of Orochi, while it is the lot of the new Cult to carry out their every bidding. As the Cult is made up of normal humans, they are shunned by the Family, seen as impure beings in their master's eyes.
The Cult members identify each other with new 'Orochi' names, distancing themselves from their previous identities.

Warmage. (First Appearance: Moments of Transition) The enigmatic Leader of the Cult of Orochi, and of the Orochi Assassins, Warmage's rise to power began with the death of the former leader, Puerile. Joined during the Feudal era. Orochi Assassin User of Fire.

Shifter. (First Appearance: Team Ranma vs the Orochi Assassins) Ancient Shinto priest who is never without a feather fan. Orochi Assassin User of Wind.

Reaver. (First Appearance: Team Ranma vs the Orochi Assassins) Former Buddhist monk from ancient China, now Orochi Assassin User of Magma.

Strand. (First Appearance: Team Ranma vs the Orochi Assassins) A short, ugly man who uses highly-conductive wires as his weapon, using them to carry electrical current to his foes. Orochi Assassin User of Lightning.

Tango. (First Appearance: Team Ranma vs the Orochi Assassins) He was an exceptionally strong street fighter, wanted for several murders in America. The youngest of the Orochi Assassins, User of Water.

Lash. (First Appearance: Team Ranma vs the Orochi Assassins) A disgusting woman from the Meiji Era that delights in pain, and strangely doesn't mind maiming herself. Orochi Assassin User of Ice.

Clash. (First Appearance: Team Ranma vs the Orochi Assassins) Former samurai of the Shinsengumi during the collapse of the Shogunate. Orochi Assassin User of Earth.

Nightshadow. (First Appearance: Team Ranma vs the Orochi Assassins) Former Tokugawa-Era Iga ninja, now Orochi Assassin User of Darkness.

Puerile. (First Appearance: Nemesis, Part 3) Former Orochi Cult Leader, killed around the turn of the century by Warmage. Orochi Assassin User of Fire.

An institution of learning bears roots in the founder of the Saint Hebereke Church: Senryu Amakusa, who bore witness to the graces of a saint! But, how trustworthy is a saint named for drunkeness?

Senryu Amakusa. (First Appearance: Nemesis, Part 2) The founder of the Saint Hebereke Church and girl's school, who wields much power over the Headmaster.

Joseph Nakamura. (First Appearance: Nemesis, Part 2) The chief priest in charge at the Saint Hebereke Church, direct superior over Sakurai and Spencer.

Spencer Bates. (First Appearance: Nemesis, Part 5) The first paladin of Saint Hebereke, and is a crack shot with a pistol sidearm.

Sakurai Sasaki. (First Appearance: Nemesis, Part 5) The second paladin of Saint Hebereke, wields nunchuku.

Chika Hisho. (First Appearance: One More Time, One More Chance) Kodachi's Right Hand, Chika serves as Kodachi's eyes and ears, but harbors a dark secret of her own. Widely known in school as a media specialist, ranging from professional-like home movies to doctored photos. Symbol: Weasel.

Ayame Mishima. (First Appearance: One More Time, One More Chance) Kodachi's Left Hand (Chika got there first), Ayame is her senior's lapdog, doing everything Kodachi tells her with blind loyalty. She is believed to be a part of the familial food chain of Mishima Heavy Industries, a weapons development company. Symbol: Bat.

Miranda Kusao. (First Appearance: The Rivals) A bitter rival of Kodachi's since grade school. Her crimson eyes are said to burn with an undying thirst for vengeance. Trains under a sensei in the Mantis Blades School of martial arts, a violent art utilizing a series of cutting motions with the hands and feet. Voice: Orikasa Ai. Symbol: Crescent Moon.

The shadowy masters behind all things technological in the world, Section has a hand in everything from the Internet to hulking war suits. They are divided into numerous cell groups around the globe, each specializing in different types of weapons and technologies. Certain cells may have had dealings with terrorist organizations and governments.

Madame Director. (First Appearance: DoCo in Hawaii) The head of all Section cells around the world. She is the master of Section Zero, the original Section cell group, which maintains contact with the leaders of each Section cell alone. She is believed to control a vast gobal satellite network made up of existing satellites, offering information instantly.

General Ritecourt. (First Appearance: DoCo in Hawaii) Section's foothold in the United States Department of Defense, and is a member of Section Zero. It is his task to find new technologies and integrating them into Section cells. He recruited Taydome in Hawaii to test the effectiveness of the GAIA series war machines.

General Maximillian Sturgeon. (First Appearance: DoCo in Hawaii) Head of Section 14, holding dominion over much of the western Pacific Ocean. Has an active interest in Japanese Animation. Direct superior over Taydome.

Colonel Regina 'Frau' Strassenburg. (First Appearance: DoCo in Hawaii) General Sturgeon's top officer and lieutenant. She personally tests out a new type of aircraft whose missile swarming weapons model after a certain Anime (minus Protoculture... but a superfortress IS being developed, too).

Admiral Chance Milon. (First Appearance: DoCo in Hawaii) Head of Section 27, allies of Section 14, developing naval combat weapons. Their forbidden contact with another cell group is known to Section Zero; however, this union of cells may prove advantageous in the future.

Dr. Philip Taydome. (First Appearance: DoCo in Hawaii) The American robotics engineer that created the GAIA series combat machines. Recruited by Section for his potential as a worthy ally.

Villainous free-for-alls that would sell their own mothers for a quarter! Whether operating alone or with each other, each of them have a pick to deal with Ranma and company!

Johan Ritters. (First Appearance: DoCo in Hawaii) Hawaiian champion street fighter, utilizing a fighting technique based upon the rhythm of music and dance.

Seiryu. (First Appearance: Enter the Shadows) A mysterious entity bent on opposing Nemesis at all costs.

Nemesis. (First Appearance: Face of the Enemy) A nightmarish kami born of ancient myth; the Hand of the Gods!

Shizuka Minazuki. (First Appearance: One More Time, One More Chance) A professional Demon Hunter that sets her sights on Ranma-- not for love, but to kill!! Voice: Kawamura Maria. Symbol: Snake.

Mizuki Shimozuki. (First Appearance: The Mercenaries) Shizuka's mentor at the Shrine of the Four Gods, her concern over the younger priestess is that of a mother to daughter. Symbol: Scorpion.

Shion 'Warlock' Kagami. (First Appearance: The Rivals) A mysterious young man who seems to be related to Chika somehow. His form of power is not raw force, but information. Symbol: Mirror.

Hokuto Takemasa. (First Appearance: The Month of Silent Rain) An enigmatic girl who possesses the key to Ranma's past, present, and future. But, just how intimate is her relationship to Ranma, anyway? Voice: Yokozawa Keiko. Symbol: Unknown.

Kanna Rajura. (First Appearance: Crystal Spider) The brilliant, yet ice-cold Crystal Spider, hardened by love and betrayal alike. Many distance themselves from her aloofness, but none can deny her terrible cunning. Voice: Sayuri. Symbol: Spider.

Cinder. (First Appearance: Shadow Weaver) Miranda's deadly sensei, he has an agenda of his own. Scarred by many years of hazardous living, he is but a shell of his former self. The master of the Mantis Blades School. Symbol: Phoenix.

Sypha. (First Appearance: Flame of the Red Lotus) A regal woman who appears to be Mousse's match in battle, but she allies herself with Pantyhose Taro's tribe. But, where does her true allegience lie? Voice: Amano Yuri. Symbol: Dragon.

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