The ruler of Heaven who represents law and order, initially showing leniency towards Wukong but eventually compelled to act against him.

An immortal who instructs Wukong in the Way, giving him his name, but later banishes him for showing off his skills.

A bodhisattva and her assistant who intervene in Wukong’s rebellion against Heaven and aid Tripitaka in his journey.

The Jade Emperor’s nephew who engages in a battle with Wukong and ultimately captures him with assistance.

A Buddha with superior powers who ultimately traps Wukong, using his pride against him to imprison him in a mountain.

Xuanzang’s honorable and intelligent father and self-sacrificing mother, who suffer at the hands of the bandit Liu Hong.

A pilgrim on a quest westward to obtain holy scriptures, tasked with avenging his parents and guiding his disciples.

The human emperor of the Tang dynasty, whose edict indirectly leads to Xuanzang’s birth and sanctions Tripitaka’s quest.

Disciples of Xuanzang, where Eight Rules often leads Wukong astray, and Wujing embodies purity throughout the journey.