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Character Bios: Ran Fan

From the manga, she is one of two bodyguards that guards Ling Yao. She can sense the presence of a soul thus she can quickly identify Homunculi like Envy that have more than one soul in their Proto-Philosopher's Stones (meaning she can easily see through Envy's disguises, but cannot recognize Bradley, who is Wrath in the manga). In chapter 47 she cuts off her arm after it is rendered useless in an effort to divert Bradley's attention away from Ling and herself while they escape into the sewer. The trap that she sets for Bradley is very similar to the one she herself was caught in by Edward when she fought him when they first arrived in the series, proving that she learns from her mistakes. She and Ling are the first people close to the Elric brothers to find out that Bradley is a homunculus. Although we are never told her age Ling refers to her as a "girl" so we can assume that she and Ling are around the same age. Ling also refers to Ran Fan and Fu as if they are from the same family, so they are probably related, although we are never told how.

She is a very skilled fighter, as seen in her many fights with Envy, and by the fact that she was able to cut through Bradley’s sword to avoid his finishing blow, despite the severe injury to her left arm. She is very quiet and cares deeply for Ling, even to the point of self-sacrifice. She is constantly thinking of his safety and often forgets her own; in chapter 50 she wants to go back to the battle to protect Ling, even though she is missing her left arm and still needs to rest.

Before the group splits up again, she speaks to Edward about getting automail. Now that Ling’s body is being used by Greed, her future is very unclear. In the latest issue of the manga, it is revealed that Ling and Greed are still struggling over the same body. Ling/Greed gives Ed a rag to deliver to Ran Fan, and he does so. On the rag was written "I have obtained the Philosopher's Stone" in Xingian. Ran Fan is initially overjoyed that they've finally found the stone, but she soon realizes that Ling not being able to deliver the note himself means something is wrong.

In the latest issue of the manga, Ran Fan demands that Al take her to get an automail arm as soon as possible. However, Mei Chang attacks her on sight, and they stare each other down with sharp objects in hand until Knox puts them in their place.
-divinedragonking