Ging Freecss is the father of Gon Freecss. He is a Double-Star Ruins Hunter (though he can apply for a Triple-Star License), and a former Zodiac with the codename "Boar". Finding Ging was Gon's motivation for becoming a Hunter. Ging is a mysterious and enigmatic character who is often absent from Gon's life, leaving his son to grow up without him. One of Gon's primary motivations in the series is to find his father and learn more about him. Ging is extremely wise and talented with nen also.