The Dragon Family

Patriarch of the Lung family and leader of the four Triad factions. He seeks to move away from drug dealing toward legitimate business, but his efforts are undermined by rivalries and internal treachery. He dies after being stabbed during a confrontation with Wolf’s faction, a turning point that unleashes a brutal cycle of vengeance and intergenerational conflict.

Lung Ying’s adopted son and a skilled hitman. He is dispatched to kill Wolf’s drug operation before being sent to Taiwan to hide from the police. He remains a key ally to Lung’s sons, navigating loyalty and personal risk as the violence escalates.

No. 2 among the four families and a ruthless drug kingpin who retaliates fiercely when his operation is challenged. He drives much of the conflict and is central to the power struggle at the heart of the story.

Wolf’s second in command and a master manipulator who orchestrates schemes to trap Lung’s family. His scheming culminates in a deadly confrontation with Ka-chung and his allies, marking him as a principal antagonist.

Underling and accountant for Wolf, who colludes with Tsui and later becomes a focal point in the pursuit of truth about the HK$5 million loss. His role ties together financial deceit with violent outcomes.

Lung’s son who gets entangled with Wolf after incurring debt and is forced into shipping cocaine. His vulnerability and missteps provoke a direct assault on Lung’s leadership and set the stage for the family’s unraveling.

Eldest son who rushes into danger during the factory massacre, declaring impulsive loyalty to the family. He dies in the aftermath of Wolf’s assault, highlighting the high cost of his father’s legacy.

Youngest son sent to England to study medicine. He returns to Hong Kong with Allan to pursue vengeance, showcasing skill and determination while balancing filial duty with personal risk.

Lung’s loyal bodyguard who helps protect Ka-chung and guides them through danger. He dies while trying to rescue Ka-chung, underscoring the sacrifices made in the pursuit of family safety.

Lung’s brother-in-law who stays in the car during crucial confrontations, representing a steady, if secondary, supportive role within the clan’s inner circle.

Lung’s third son who is killed during the massacre, highlighting the brutal toll of the gang wars on the next generation.

Fourth son who survives the massacre and protects his mother, later supporting Ka-chung and Allan in the pursuit of justice. He is injured but remains a central figure of resilience.

A police sergeant who attends Lung’s funeral and represents the law’s presence amid escalating gang violence. His role anchors the enforcement context of the story.

Bill, Wolf’s bodyguard, participates in the brutal assault on Lung’s family during the funeral massacre and meets a violent end at Ka-wai’s hands.