Character bios

Aiguo Johnson

Aiguo is a young Caucasian male in his early 20’s born and raised in Beijing, China. He is a soft spoken and optimistic individual who is able to speak both Mandarin Chinese and English. He is currently a Biology major preparing to study abroad in Chicago, US. Aiguo has never traveled outside of China let alone outside of Beijing.

Ping

Ping is a young Chinese American male, in his early 20’s. He is an athletic, yet overly laid back, individual who is able to speak both Mandarin Chinese and English. He is a classmate and friend of Aiguo who thrives on watching sports.

Peggy

Peggy is a stout Caucasian woman in her late 40’s or early 50’s. She was born and raised in Alabama and recently moved to Chicago, IL with her husband of 20+ years. She has a heavy southern accent and lacks a formal education. Peggy volunteers to host Aiguo as she is deeply fascinated with Asian Kung-Fu and imported lychee (Asian jello snacks).

Mr. Rong

Mr. Rong is a Chinese male in his 50’s who moved to America in his late 30’s. He is a stern, conservative, well educated individual who is able to speak Mandarin Chinese and English and has one son by the name of Min.

Min

Min is a young Chinese American male in his 20’s. He is easily tempered and thrives on the American sub-culture. He currently studies Art History and has been dating a Chinese girl for a year.

Homeless Man

The Homeless Man, in his 50’s or 60’s, lives on the streets of Chicago, IL with his tattered blanket. He often babbles stories that make little sense to anyone who chooses to sit and listen.

Ping’s Mom

Ping’s Mom is a Chinese woman in her 50’s who moved to America in her 30’s. She speaks both Mandarin Chinese and English. She is a caring and loving mother of one who often nags her son. She heavily opposes smokers.

Mrs. Johnson

Mrs. Johnson is a Caucasian woman in her 40’s who speaks both Mandarin Chinese and English. She has a fun and energetic personality who loves her husband and only child, Aiguo. She was born and raised in Chicago, IL and moved to China where she met her current husband.

Mr. Johnson

Mr. Johnson is a Caucasian male in his 40’s who speaks both Mandarin Chinese and English. Just like his wife, he is often happy and enjoys the company of friends. He loves his son, Aiguo, and supports him in anyway possible. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and moved to China where he met his current wife.

Professor

The Professor is a Caucasian male in his 50’s who teaches Philosophy and Sociology. He presents himself as a charismatic educator.

Liu

Liu is a native Chinese male in his 40’s. He is a close friend of the Johnson’s and enjoys friendship and the game of mahjong.

Xiang

Xiang is a native Chinese male in his 50’s. He is a close friend of the Johnson’s and enjoys ranting during a game of mahjong.






Jun (Non Speaking)

Jun is a Chinese American girl in her early 20’s. She is a sweet and caring individual who has been dating her current boyfriend, Min, for a year.

Bill (Non Speaking)

Bill is a Caucasian male in his 50’s. He was born and raised in Alabama and moved to Chicago, IL with his wife. He hardly speaks and sits around pathetically reading his newspaper.

Liu’s Wife (Non Speaking)

Liu’s Wife is a native Chinese woman in her 40’s. She is fairly calm and is often smiling at her husbands ranting. She is good friends with the Johnson’s.