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Li-Yan, Girl, Daughter-of-Sha-li, Daughter-of-So-sa

This character is the protagonist in the novel who lives in a small village in China. This character's family picks and sells tea for a living the same way their ancestors have picked tea for generations.

A-ma

This character is considered important woman in the village and is able to interpret dreams.

A-ba

This character is the leader of the family and makes most of the decisions. There are four children in the family: First, Second, and Third Brothers, and a daughter, Li-yan.

Ci-teh

This character is the best friend of the main character and comes from a family who is wealthy. She ends up a business partner with the main character, and then betraying her.

Teacher Zhang

This character is the only teacher for many of the mountain villages. The main character is encouraged to continue to study by this character.

Huang Benyu

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