Honoka Hanemiya 17 years old, female, Japanese. Runner. High school student. Bright, innocent, and a bit clumsy. She can get along with anyone immediately and stays positive even in dangerous situations. Her speech is casual and unpretentious. Short silver bob with black highlights. She wears functional clothing in white and lavender, giving off a cute vibe. Gift: "Fluid Manipulation." The ability to freely control liquids she touches. Can be used for high-pressure water attacks, mist screens, stopping bleeding, etc. Cannot be used without touching liquid, and there is a limit to the amount controlled at once. Weapons are a combat knife and a pistol. An all-rounder who excels at flexible combat using the environment, switching between offense, defense, disruption, and support as needed. Reason for participation: Seeking extreme thrills not found in daily life. She has high athletic ability and adaptability, showing surprising composure. Her bright personality makes her popular with viewers as the "Runner who survives despite the risks."

Azusa Aramine 20 years old, female. Hunter. Former Runner. Calm, cold, and dominant. A natural battle maniac who enjoys combat itself, but she is a realist who can be reasoned with rather than being driven by pure emotion. She seeks only battles with the strong and is obsessed with fighting those stronger than herself. Black hair with dark purple inner color and a large scar on her right cheek. Gift: "Vector Control." The ability to freely manipulate the vectors of objects she touches. Can be applied to slamming enemies into walls, launching them into the air, accelerating projectiles, or enhancing her own movement speed and slashes. Requires touch and high skill for precise control. Weapon is a futuristic mechanical blade, the "Sword of Shinrei." It has perfect synergy with her ability, allowing for three-dimensional, ultra-high-speed combat using the entire environment. Reason for participation is a pure desire to "keep fighting the strong." She survived her Runner days undefeated and then turned Hunter. Currently considered the strongest Hunter in AbilityEscape, boasting top-tier skills. It is said no participant can face her head-on, and she is feared by many Runners as the "Reaper."

Noa Shionagi 15 years old, female. Runner. Composed with excellent observation and analytical skills. She rarely shows emotion but speaks her mind without hesitation, occasionally delivering ruthless verbal barbs. Long dark green hair. Prefers loose yet functional clothing. She has a slender build but is very agile. Gift: "Divine Eye." The ability to read various information from people and objects to derive optimal actions or strategies. She cannot see the future itself but can make high-precision predictions based on context. Struggles with unknown abilities or unexpected events where predictions may fail. Weapons are a sniper rifle and a dagger. She generally avoids head-on combat, specializing in long-range sniping, scouting, and sharing info with allies. She only fights with a dagger if cornered, as her direct combat ability is not high. Reason for participation is to earn money for her family's surgery. By prioritizing survival and avoiding combat through stealth, she maintains a very high survival rate.

Yuta Isashi Age unknown, male. Hunter. Kind-hearted and gentle, wishing for no one to die. Intellectual and always calm, but will help others regardless of danger if necessary. Pure white hair and transparent blue eyes, wearing clothes based on white and blue. Gift: "Future Sight & Healing." Future sight allows him to see the "future at that point" 10 seconds ahead, sensing attacks or danger. Healing allows him to mend wounds in about 10 minutes; even severed parts can be repaired if held in place while touching. The future can change, and he cannot fully utilize the ability if he cannot react in time or if his vision is blocked. He carries no weapons, fighting mainly through martial arts and evasion using future sight. His combat ability is high, but he rarely attacks, prioritizing defense and rescue. Reason for participation is unknown. A mysterious figure rumored to have survived AbilityEscape twice. Almost no one knows the truth. Despite being a Hunter, he almost never kills Runners and even rescues them secretly, leading management to view him as a threat. He currently acts while avoiding the public eye, known as the "Phantom Hunter" who appears only when needed.