The New One-Armed Swordsman

Lei Li is a skilled but prideful martial artist who is framed for robbery and murder. After Lung's scheme costs him his right arm, he trains and fights on with a single limb, taking a job at Boss Li's Eatery. Though mocked, he proves his skill and forms an alliance with Fung as sworn brothers while pursuing truth and revenge.

Ba Jiao is the blacksmith's daughter who recognizes Lei Li's true skill and treats him with respect despite his disability. She steals a powerful sword to aid Lei Li and is later kidnapped, highlighting her courage. Her actions catalyze Lei Li's decision to confront Tiger Mansion.

Fung is a skilled swordsman who fights with two blades and becomes Lei Li's ally and sworn brother. He promises to confront Tiger Mansion and hopes for a peaceful life after retirement. Fung dies in the climactic confrontation after choosing honor over clemency.

Lung is the respected leader of Tiger Mansion, using his reputation to cloak criminal acts. He manipulates events to trap Fung and Lei Li, defeats Fung in single combat, and ultimately duels Lei Li with the aim of avoiding punishment. His pursuit ends when Lei Li cuts off his arm and defeats him.

Chief Chan is a Tiger Mansion leader who becomes a target of Fung's denunciation at the gathering of martial artists. He fights Lei Li's allies and defends Tiger Mansion's influence, culminating in the deadly clash at Tiger Mansion.

Jin Yi is one of the two leaders of Tiger Mansion who exerts influence over the organization and participates in the plan to trap Fung and undermine rivals. He embodies the ruthless side of the mansion's power structure.

Boss Li runs the eatery where Lei Li works after losing his arm. He provides a livelihood for Lei Li and serves as a quiet backdrop to the martial world’s intrigues, linking the everyday life of the city to the larger conflict.

Blacksmith Ba is the father of Ba Jiao, keeper of the sword that Ba Jiao attempts to give to Lei Li. He is cautious about lending his blade but remains a figure of the martial world, tied to the craft and the code of honor.

Chen Jie is one of Tiger Mansion's leaders aligned with Chan, enforcing the organization’s authority and confronting rival martial artists. He fights as part of the mansion's defense against perceived threats and rivals.

A disciple of Lung who participates in Tiger Mansion's plots and fights alongside the organization’s enforcers. Loyal to the mansion’s cause, this character contributes to the group’s command and combat strength.