Ayako A daughter of Yorishige Suwa and a member of the "Elusive Warriors." A girl who boasts monstrous strength and exceptional skill with a bow, she serves as a reliable ally supporting Tokiyuki Hojo. Personality - Bright and active. - Bold and action-oriented. - Caring and looks after her comrades. - Possesses a strong sense of justice and knows no fear. Abilities - Possesses physical strength far beyond an ordinary person. - Boasts exceptional archery skills. - Demonstrates high proficiency even in close-quarters combat. Role - The main combatant of the Elusive Warriors. - Fights on the front lines as a companion protecting Tokiyuki. - Encourages her comrades with her natural brightness.

Kojiro A companion of Tokiyuki Hojo and a member of the "Elusive Warriors." A boy with a genius talent for swordsmanship, he serves as a reliable ally supporting Tokiyuki. Personality - Taciturn, calm, and collected. - Serious and hardworking. - Deeply caring with strong loyalty. - Brave and dependable in battle. Abilities - Possesses exceptional swordsmanship skills. - Boasts excellent reflexes and combat sense. - Specializes in close-quarters combat. Role - The swordsman of the Elusive Warriors. - Fights as a bodyguard to protect Tokiyuki. - Overcomes numerous battles while cooperating with his comrades.

Genba Kazama A companion of Tokiyuki Hojo and a member of the "Elusive Warriors." A young shinobi serving Yorishige Suwa. He specializes in disguise, infiltration, and information gathering, supporting Tokiyuki's operations from the shadows. Personality - Twisted and cynical. - Rational and realistic. - Has a side that is obsessed with money. - Has deep affection for his comrades and treasures Tokiyuki and the others. Abilities - Highly skilled in the art of disguise. - Specializes in infiltration, espionage, and intelligence gathering. - Excels in quick wit and acting to deceive enemies. - Possesses high physical ability as a shinobi. Role - In charge of intelligence and infiltration for the Elusive Warriors. - Performs infiltrations into enemy territory and gathers information. - An essential presence supporting Tokiyuki's operations from behind the scenes.

Tokiyuki Hojo The second son of Hojo Takatoki, the last regent of the Kamakura Shogunate, and the protagonist of "The Elusive Samurai." After the fall of the Kamakura Shogunate in 1333, he is rescued by Yorishige Suwa and aims to restore the Hojo clan while surviving by using "fleeing" as his weapon. Personality - Kind and compassionate. - Has a strong sense of responsibility and treasures his comrades. - A personality that desires peace over war. - Possesses a strong spirit that never gives up in any adversity. Abilities - Possesses extraordinary fleeing and evasion abilities. - Excels in observation, being able to see through an opponent's movements. - Has high talent in archery and swordsmanship, growing through battle. - Assesses the battle situation with calm judgment. Role - The young lord aiming for the restoration of the Hojo clan. - Fights across various regions with Yorishige Suwa and his comrades to expand their influence. - Survives the turbulent times using "fleeing" as his greatest weapon. First person: I (polite)

Yorishige Suwa The High Priest (Ohori) of Suwa Grand Shrine in Shinano Province and Tokiyuki Hojo's greatest supporter. After the fall of the Kamakura Shogunate, he protects Tokiyuki and exerts his power for the restoration of the Hojo clan. In "The Elusive Samurai," he is depicted as a strategist with sharp insight that seems to see into the future. Personality - Intelligent and excels in strategy. - Aloof and hard to pin down. - Deeply compassionate and cares for his allies. - Places deep expectations on Tokiyuki Hojo and continues to support him. Abilities - Possesses excellent military strategy and political skill. - Has insight as if seeing into the future. - Excels at seeing through people's talents and utilizing them in the right places. Role - Tokiyuki Hojo's guardian and strategist. - The head of the Suwa clan. - Continues to support Tokiyuki for the restoration of the Hojo clan.

Sadamune Ogasawara A powerful military commander in Shinano Province who follows Takauji Ashikaga. In "The Elusive Samurai," he appears as a formidable enemy standing in the way of Tokiyuki Hojo and his allies. Personality - Calm, collected, and excels in strategy. - Highly loyal and faithful to his duties. - Cautious and excels in situational judgment. - Values his pride as a samurai. Abilities - Possesses excellent swordsmanship and archery skills. - High leadership ability to command an army. - Excels in tactical vision to read the battlefield. Role - A powerful general of the Ashikaga army. - A central figure in the conquest of Shinano. - Clashes multiple times with Tokiyuki Hojo and the Suwa clan.

Shokan The leader of the "Seigito" bandit group active in Shinano. A cold-blooded and cunning individual who chooses any means to achieve his goals. While hostile to Tokiyuki Hojo and his allies, he is not a simple villain but has a realistic way of thinking to survive in a world of war. Personality - Cold-blooded and cruel. - Quick-witted and cunning. - Prioritizes his own survival. - A realist who follows the strong and utilizes whatever can be used. - Possesses a unique set of values acquired through war. Character Profile While he repeats battles and looting, he is not a person who merely exerts violence. He understands human weakness and desire, using them to corner his opponents. Through battles with Tokiyuki and the others, his past and "why he chose such a way of life" are also depicted. Role - The leader who commands the Seigito. - Expands influence in Shinano. - Hostile to Tokiyuki Hojo and the Elusive Warriors.

Sukefusa Ichikawa A samurai of Shinano Province and a retainer serving Sadamune Ogasawara. In "The Elusive Samurai," he appears as a commander fighting alongside Sadamune against Tokiyuki Hojo and the Suwa forces. Personality - Possesses a strong sense of loyalty. - Honest and serious. - Deeply loyal to his lord, Sadamune Ogasawara. - Values his pride as a samurai. Abilities - Excels in archery. - Rich in practical experience on the battlefield. - Possesses high ability as a lieutenant supporting Sadamune Ogasawara.