Feng-li Chen
Feng-li was born into the lap of luxury. Her father, Xia-lo Chin was not only the son of the Dragoneye, Uncle Zhi, but a wealthy businessman in his own right. He was in line to not only inherit the leadership of the Golden Dragon Society, but the power of the dragon as well. All that ended when Xia-lo and his wife were killed in an explosive car accident. Uncle Zhi was awarded custody of young Feng-li as well as acting as custodian of her not-insignificant inherited wealth.
Wanting for nothing, Feng-li was an incredibly spoiled child.
Her grandfather doted on her lavishly, and she was given the best education at the best schools in the world. She grew up knowing that she was the heiress of an astounding amount of money, and took every advantage of it. As she came of age, Feng-li was introduced to the Golden Dragon Society and she naturally assumed, as the sole direct Chi descendant, she would become one of the Five and eventually sit as the head of the organization and assume the power of the dragon.
Unfortunately, this was not to be. As a woman, the conservative members of the council felt she had no place as one of the Five. Despite her excellent education, upbringing, and desire to lead the organization, she was deemed unworthy and her grandfather decided she would best serve the Society in a more traditional position—as the wife of one of the clan.
Infuriated by this betrayal, Feng-li began to plot the demise of Uncle Zhi. Her grandfather trusted her implicitly, and that was his downfall, as she used that trust to slowly poison him. As he was less and less able to fend for himself, she used her influence over him to make him name her the head of the organization after him. The plan backfired when Uncle Zhi’s aging constitution proved to be no match for the poison. He died far sooner than she had anticipated. She was further surprised when the anticipated power of the dragon didn’t manifest within her. In a panic, Feng-li forged a last minute missive from her grandfather declaring her his heir and presented it to the council. Feng-li knows the council was not entirely convinced by the forgery, but they have allowed her to assume leadership until she can prove herself worthy of the role... or not. She knows she has an ally in the vice president, but the rest of the Five are against her, and await the slightest mistake or show of weakness. Fortunately, her sharp business sense has proven to be a boon, as has her promise that one way or another, she will claim the power of the Dragoneye for herself.
Feng-li Chin is a strikingly beautiful woman of Chinese descent. She is only 5’4” but her commanding presence seems to make her much taller. She keeps her raven-black hair long and wears it in a traditional Chinese bun during business hours, but otherwise leaves it to hang free down her back. She has a preference for wearing intricately embroidered silk cheongsams, stiletto shoes, and carrying a silk fan.
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