Tao Cheng

Tao Cheng (Traditional Chinese: 陳陶, Simplified Chinese: 陈陶) is a character in the Lock And Load series, appearing as a supporting character in Lock And Load - The Diamond Casino & Resort, and one of the four protagonists in Lock And Load - Arena War

Born in Yangshan, China, Tao is the firstborn of Wei Cheng, the leader of the Cheng's.

Tao speaks mostly in Mandarin Chinese. While he can speak and understand basic English, he is usually accompanied by his translator. While Wei is ruthless and easily capable of bringing retribution on anyone who opposes him, Tao is proven to be a completely inept Triad successor, displaying the typical traits of a spoiled child. Constantly getting wasted and lacking any sense of initiative during business meetings he is supposed to lead, with his translator handling. Despite this, his father cares a lot for his son in spite of his behavior and never reprimands him for going to business meetings drunk or high.

Personality
Tao is normally peaceful and laid back, suffering from an addiction of drugs and alcohol, and is a highly unprofessional gang member and heir (ex. coming to meetings high or drunk). When not under the influence he has been shown to possess at least some degree of intelligence and sensibility as he openly calls Trevor Philips a maniac.

Tao also has a serious and irritable side, as he pulls a gun on Avery Duggan for racially insulting him, and even opens fire on The Professionals hired by Avery.