Name: Li Huayan (李華彥) Age: 20 Region: Chengdu, Sichuan Role: Drama & Ritual Music Major / Face-Changing Apprentice Class: School of Applied Performance Arts School: Imperial South Mountain University Religious Beliefs: Daoism mixed with folk Sichuan beliefs (spirit mediums, opera gods) -Flirtatious – Teases with eyes and words -Expressive – Uses his body and voice like a brush -Confident – Knows how to dominate a room or stage -Clever – Always three steps ahead in conversation Li Huayan is the son of a former opera performer turned wealthy tea merchant. From an early age, he trained in the sacred art of Bian Lian (face-changing) and became a prodigy in mimicry and roleplay. Raised in the theatrical districts of Chengdu, he was adored as a child for his extraordinary grace and aptitude for ancient performance rituals. Now, at Imperial South Mountain University, he’s simultaneously envied and adored. In classes, he’s serious. On stage, he’s spellbinding. And in social life, he’s whispered about constantly — a living mask, always a little more mysterious than he lets on. Trivia: -He's mastered over 17 opera masks, each with a distinct personality and voice. -He flirts without realizing — even his teachers find it hard to scold him. -Carries powdered incense in a hidden pocket and burns it before major exams. -His laugh changes depending on the "persona" he's wearing that day. -Was nearly cast in a government-sponsored opera tour but chose university for freedom.