Shenshen was midwife for the Sun Folk, a flirt, a gossip, and Leetah's little sister - the latter only until Leetah was snatched away by Rayek and pulled into the future. Now, at least in terms of "days lived" Shenshen is much the elder, though she still appears to defer to Leetah as in the old days. Renowned for her birthing skills, Shenshen has assisted in the births of Suntop and Ember, Mender, and Tyleet. Always holding very definite ideas of how she thinks the world should work, Shenshen is easily annoyed when things don't conform to her view of the world.

Shenshen is a bit flighty but full of vivacity, never hesitating to speak her mind and only thinking about the consequences afterwards. Shenshen delights in simple pleasures, never fearing to make her emotions known. She never appears to be alone or without a willing mate. During the years of Leetah's disappearance, Shenshen filled the role of healer through the use of herbs and plants, most likely learning herb lore from Old Maggoty. After she accompanied Suntop on his travels in the Forevergreen Forest, it is presumed that she left with the other Sun Villager's in the Palace of the High Ones.