The Seven Freaks of Jiangnan were seven martial artists who roamed the Jianghu (martial arts community).
Ke Zhen'e
"Flying Bat" Ke Zhen'e is the oldest of the seven. Despite being blind, he is highly skilled in staff fighting and dart-throwing, and also good at fighting people at night and is the strongest of the seven. He was the only one Freak that survived. Later, he lives with the Guos on Peach Blossom Island and is respected as an elder in the family. Despite holding a grudge against Yang Guo's father for the deaths of his fellows, he treats the boy like the rest of the Guo children. Years later, he relates the story of Yang Kang to Yang Guo at the Temple of the Iron Spear. He admires Yang Guo for his chivalry, and is also grateful to Yang for saving his life from Sha Tongtian and company. He forgives Yang Guo's father and promises to help Yang reconstruct his father's tomb.
Zhu Cong
"The Marvelous-Handed Scholar" Zhu Cong is the second of the seven. He is good at acupuncture and fan fighting, and also specializes in thieving and pickpocketing being able to steal from even the most skilled of enemies. He was killed by Ouyang Feng.
Han Baoju
Nicknamed "Horse Deity", Han Baoju specializes in horse-riding and whip fighting. He was killed by Yang Kang using the Nine Yin White Bone Claw.
Nan Xiren
Nan Xiren, nicknamed "Southern Hill Woodcutter", is a shy individual who rarely talks. He is good at palm and pole fighting and is incredibly strong. He was killed by Ouyang Feng's snake.
Zhang Asheng
"Laughing Buddha" Zhang Asheng is a fat and strong man. He was slain by Chen Xuanfeng when trying to shield Han Xiaoying.
Quan Jinfa
"Hidden Hero in the Busy City" Quan Jinfa is skilled in Maths. He also specializes in spear and lance. He was slain by Ouyang Feng and Yang Kang.
Han Xiaoying
"Yue Maiden Sword" Han Xiaoying is the lover of Zhang Asheng and is skilled in sword fighting. She was slain by Ouyang Feng and Yang Kang