# Plays — Character guide

> Key figures in Plays by Zeami Motokiyo.

- [Yamanba](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/yamanba.md): The mountain witch, central figure of the play, encountered by travelers.
- [Atsumori](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/atsumori.md): The young warrior ghost, central figure of the play, seeking salvation.
- [Suma Genji](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/suma_genji.md): The exiled prince, protagonist of the Suma Genji play, reflecting on his past.
- [Priest Rensei](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/priest_rensei.md): A traveling priest who encounters spirits and guides them toward enlightenment.
- [The Waki](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/waki.md): The secondary character, often a priest or traveler, who witnesses the main action.
- [Tomonari](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/tomonari.md): A character in the plays, possibly a warrior or attendant, with limited presence.
- [The Tsure](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/tsure.md): The companion character, often accompanying the main shite in a play.
- [Yugiri](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/yugiri.md): A character appearing in the plays, possibly a spirit or noble figure.
- [Priest](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/priest.md): A generic priest figure appearing in multiple plays, often as a traveler.
- [Servant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/servant.md): A servant character, likely an attendant in one of the plays.
- [Sovran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/sovran.md): A ruler or sovereign figure mentioned in the plays, possibly a historical reference.
- [Shite Cho](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/shite_cho.md): The main character of a play, possibly a female spirit or deity.
- [God of Sumiyoshi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/sumiyoshi_god.md): A deity associated with Sumiyoshi, appearing as a divine presence.
- [Young Sakura](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/young_sakura.md): A character associated with cherry blossoms, possibly a spirit or young woman.
- [Wife](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/wife.md): A wife character, likely in a domestic scene within one of the plays.
- [Kumagai](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/kumagai.md): A warrior character, possibly in the Atsumori play, with a historical role.
- [Genji Hikaru](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/genji_hikaru.md): The Shining Genji, a legendary figure referenced in the plays.
- [Dame](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/dame.md): A lady or noblewoman appearing in one of the plays.
- [Amida Buddha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/buddha.md): The Buddha, invoked as a spiritual presence in the plays.
- [Tsurayuki](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/tsurayuki.md): A historical poet, possibly referenced as a character or allusion.
- [Second Shite](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/second_shite.md): A secondary main character in a play, possibly a different manifestation.
- [Aborasetsu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/aborasetsu.md): A character with limited presence, possibly a demon or spirit.
- [Hosonuno](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/hosonuno.md): A character, possibly a cloth or weaving-related figure in a play.
- [Tsure Kiri](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/tsure_kiri.md): A companion character, possibly in the Nishikigi play.
- [Old Woman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/old_woman.md): An elderly or mad female character appearing in a play.
- [Reaper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/reaper.md): A death figure, possibly personified in one of the plays.
- [Murakami](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plays_2_se/characters/murakami.md): A historical or legendary figure referenced in the plays.

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