Haku

Kuon

Rulutieh

Nekone

Oshtor

Ukon

Maroro

Nosuri

Ougi

Jachdwalt

Shinonon

Uruuru

Saraana Mikazuchi

Raiko

Atuy

Kiwru

Anju

Munechika

Karulau

Touka

Benawi

Kurou

Aruruu

Camyu

Haku The protagonist of this story, who awakens in a strange, snowy land with nothing more than the clothes on his back to his name. Kuon charitably takes him in and — upon discovering that he suffers from total amnesia — names him Haku, and he travels with her for lack of any other clear options in his new surroundings. Most would call him chronically lazy and flippant, but when the need arises, he navigates dangerous situations with surprising intelligence and craftiness.



His physical ability, on the other hand, is so pathetic that Kuon worries about leaving him unattended for fear of finding him dead in a ditch.

Kuon The protagonist's energetic savior and caretaker, and the girl who gave him the name Haku. She possesses no small amount of cheer and wit, and despite her young age demonstrates an exceptional aptitude for her work as an apothecary. Though much of her personal life is shrouded in mystery, she seems to be traveling to see the world.

Rulutieh The youngest princess of Kujyuri, one of several countries that comprise the great empire of Yamato. While delicate and cripplingly shy, she is nonetheless charming, graceful, and down-to-earth. When Haku and his companions encounter her, she is accompanying her nation's tribute to the Mikado on its way to the Imperial Capital. Cares deeply for her pet hororon bird, Cocopo.

Nekone Ukon's younger sister, a genius scholar widely considered to be a child prodigy, having passed the extremely rigorous imperial exam at a younger age than anyone before her. While she speaks in an overly rigid, formal manner to seem more mature than she really is, she's known to be fond of sweets and intensely attached to her elder sibling. Her area of specialty is the study of ancient civilizations.

Oshtor The Imperial Guard of the Right of Yamato, never seen without his mystical Akuruka mask. He is adored by the people of Yamato and trusted implicitly by its emperor, the revered Mikado. An accomplished veteran of both battle and politic.

Ukon A traveler and mercenary captain Haku and Kuon encounter in a remote Kujyuri village. While rough around the edges and a little boisterous, he commands immense respect from his men, and is currently contracted to escort a caravan of offerings to the Imperial Capital.

Maroro A scholar versed in magecraft who accompanies Ukon. He wears flashy clothing and old-fashioned nobleman's makeup, and speaks in a distinctly classical fashion.

Nosuri A self-professed "noble thief" and the vivacious, buxom leader of a band of Robin Hood-style outlaws she named after herself, the Nosuri Thieves. She has a penchant for the dramatic, and her younger brother Ougi can eternally be found at her side, facilitating her grandiose schemes.

Ougi Nosuri's devoted younger brother and her right-hand man in leading the Nosuri Theives. Remarkably polite, efficient, and possessed of an extraordinary cunning.

Jachdwalt A master swordsman who bears the title of Mirage Blade, a moniker fashioned for his infamous swordplay techniques, thought to be so lightning-quick that observers can only catch a fleeting afterimage of each stroke. Wanders the world to hone his craft, and answers to no man in this pursuit.

Shinonon Jachdwalt’s highly energetic young daughter. Often mistaken for a boy due to her masculine speech. Accompanies her father wherever he goes.

Uruuru／Saraana Enigmatic and capricious twins who appear and disappear seemingly at random, nearly identical if not for Uruuru's fair skin distinguishing her from Saraana's tan. They seem to be capable of hiding themselves beyond mundane sight, and use this ability to follow Haku and his companions undetected



— but to what end is unclear at best.

Uruuru／Saraana Enigmatic and capricious twins who appear and disappear seemingly at random, nearly identical if not for Uruuru's fair skin distinguishing her from Saraana's tan. They seem to be capable of hiding themselves beyond mundane sight, and use this ability to follow Haku and his companions undetected



— but to what end is unclear at best.

Mikazuchi The Imperial Guard of the Left of Yamato and an Akuruturuka, one of the bearers of the masks of power. His fighting prowess is said to match that of Oshtor’s, and together they are known as the Twin Shields of Yamato. In contrast with Oshtor, however, he has the wild and fierce demeanor of a battle-hardened warrior. Raiko is his elder brother.

Raiko One of the Eight Pillar Generals of Yamato, known as Raiko the Sage. His expertise does not lie in direct combat ability, but rather in his ingenious tactics. It is said that he can seize a fortress simply through his masterful control of the battlefield, and he is renowned as the finest strategist in Yamato. He is the elder brother of the Imperial Guard of the Left, Mikazuchi.

Atuy A cheerful, fearless girl eternally in search of true love. Her temperament vacillates between bubbly and — when a spear is put into her capable hands — violently fearsome, and her pet Kurarin can often be found perched atop her head like a hat. She speaks with a refined, albeit provincial accent.

Kiwru An amiable young prince of Ennakamuy, another nation within Yamato. Though meek, small in stature, and often painfully naïve, he applies himself tirelessly to his combat practice and aspirations of greatness. Shares an oath of sworn brotherhood with Oshtor.

Anju The young, pampered Imperial Princess of Yamato and heiress to the throne of her father, the divine Mikado. She speaks in the lofty, regal manner characteristic of high nobility, and possesses a unique innocence and naïveté. Adored by the people of her empire.

Munechika Known as Munechika the Guardian. She is one of Yamato's military paragons, the Eight Pillar Generals, and bearer of one of the vaunted Akuruka masks. As her title implies, she excels in defensive and siegebreaking tactics, and attacks against Yamato by barbarian hordes and organized militaries alike have fallen to the wayside before her prowess. In peacetime, she acts as governess to Anju, who often selfishly ropes her into mischief.

Karulau Owner and master of the Hakurokaku Inn, a popular establishment within the Imperial Capital. A beautiful woman with an air of grace and elegance, there is a sense of exoticism about her that reminds one of distant lands...

Touka A worker at the Hakurokaku Inn, a popular establishment within the Imperial Capital. She approaches all things with the utmost seriousness, but nevertheless seems to struggle with her housekeeping duties.

Benawi The warmaster of Tuskur. He rides a pure white steed into battle alongside his second-in-command, Kurou. He is a skilled tactician, able to make calm and precise decisions in any situation, and a peerless master of the spear.

Kurou A warrior of Tuskur and Benawi’s right-hand man. He prides himself on his strength and experience on the battlefield. He comes across as brash, fearless, and stouthearted.

Aruruu One of the ambassadors from Tuskur, and Eruruu’s younger sister. She seems to have the body language of a small woodland animal, and she speaks with a distinct terseness, veering from being simply laconic to painfully blunt. She is often seen with a giant white tiger-like creature named Mukkuru, and a holy animal named Gachatara.