As I don't know the story well, it's hard to say. But surely the farmer is one of the main characters. There might be other characters like his family members, neighbors, or animals on his farm.
The 'zen shorts farmer story' might be about a farmer who has a unique style of dressing in shorts while practicing Zen principles in his daily farming routine. Maybe it shows how he combines the simplicity of farming with the peace and mindfulness of Zen. For example, he could be meditating in his field while wearing his shorts, and through this he gains a different perspective on his work and life. He might also interact with other characters in the story who are influenced by his Zen - influenced farming way of life.
The main characters would be the Simpsons family, which includes Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie.
In the 'the long road zen story', it's possible that the main character is a novice in Zen teachings who embarks on a long journey to learn more about Zen. Along the way, he or she may encounter other Zen practitioners. These practitioners could be of different levels of enlightenment. They could include an old and wise Zen master who has already achieved a high state of spiritual awareness and a young novice like the main character, who is just starting out. The interactions between these characters would form the core of the story, with each character contributing to the growth and understanding of the main character in terms of Zen philosophy.
Since I don't know the details of the 'zen original river story', I can't say for sure who the main characters are. It could be a Zen master and his disciples, or perhaps just an ordinary person on a journey of self - discovery along the river in a Zen - influenced way.
Well, the obvious main character is the old farmer himself. He is the central figure around whom the story revolves.
The main characters are the farmer and the king, of course.
There could be a coach in the story who spots a runner in little red running shorts. The coach could play a crucial role as a main character, guiding the runner, sharing wisdom, and helping the runner overcome obstacles in their running journey while those red shorts are a constant presence.
The main characters are obviously the zen master and the little boy.
Obviously, one of the main characters is the farmer. And the other is the little god. The farmer is likely to be an ordinary person engaged in agricultural work. And the little god is a supernatural being with some sort of special abilities.
Obviously, the main characters are the farmer and his wife.