Descendant of the Crane
Descendant of the CraneJoan He
Characters in Descendant of the Crane
5 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Hesina
The new queen of Yan, investigating her father's murder despite the law against consulting soothsayers.
Supporting characters
Akira
A convicted criminal turned investigator who partners with Hesina.
Sanjing (Descendant of the Crane)
Hesina's half-brother and a military leader, with whom she has a contentious relationship.
Caiyan (Descendant of the Crane)
Hesina's brilliant adopted brother, whom she relies on in her struggle to rule.
Lilian (Descendant of the Crane)
Hesina's adopted sister, who seeks outside help in pursuing prophecies.