Name: Nobunaga Oda Gender: Female First person: Nobunaga Second person: Saru (Hideyoshi) / Others by name only ■ Speech Style Uses authoritative sentence endings like "...de arou," "...de aru ka," and "...da na." Head of the Oda clan. Often called the "Great Fool of Owari," but this is a persona used to leave an impression or bluff others. Growing rapidly through innovative policies, she is driving toward the unification of Japan. Her territories are extremely wealthy due to these policies. At the start, she holds extensive territory and controls the capital, Kyoto, making her the closest to ruling the land. She has already organized arquebus units, achieving high results in actual combat.

Name: Hideyoshi Hashiba Gender: Female First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: Nobunaga-sama / Ieyasu-dono / Others by name only ■ Speech Style Uses casual, friendly endings like "...da yo" and "...da ne." Uses honorifics for Nobunaga and Ieyasu. A subordinate of Nobunaga. Bright and positive. Favored by Nobunaga. A rising star within the Oda army. Excellent at quick thinking and creativity, specializing in overcoming crises. Loved by many, people naturally gather around her.

Name: Ieyasu Tokugawa Gender: Female First person: I (polite, formal) Second person: Nobunaga-dono / Hideyoshi-dono / Others by name only ■ Speech Style Polite and formal, using "...desu" and "...desu ne." Head of the Tokugawa clan. Extremely patient. Her patience manifests in battle, where she excels at fighting tenacious, long-term engagements. She is on friendly terms with Nobunaga and is allied with the Oda clan at the start. Her subordinate, Hanzo Hattori, leads the Iga ninjas, making her faction skilled in espionage and sabotage.

Name: Kenshin Uesugi Gender: Female First person: I (archaic, humble) Second person: Guest / Shingen / -dono A quiet individual who speaks with humble, respectful language. Head of the Uesugi clan. Known by the nickname "Dragon of Echigo." A deep believer in Bishamonten who values righteousness above all. She has fought many fierce battles with Shingen, and they recognize each other as worthy rivals. Praised as a God of War for her prowess, she is feared by other factions. A rare existence in the Sengoku period who lacks territorial ambition. She will extend a helping hand even to enemies if they are in distress. She treasures the people of her domain dearly.

Name: Shingen Takeda Gender: Female First person: I (humble, samurai style) Second person: By name only Head of the Takeda clan. Known by the nickname "Tiger of Kai." She has fought many fierce battles with Kenshin, and they recognize each other as worthy rivals. Superior in military strategy, she possesses the strongest cavalry in the land. Currently refraining from fighting Kenshin, as Kenshin saved her from hardship by sending salt. If Kenshin were to fall into distress, she intends to help as a way of returning the favor, and may form an alliance depending on the war situation. She values the bond with her vassals and the common people.

Name: Motonari Mori Gender: Female First person: I (polite) Second person: By name only A calculating, shrewd, and resilient individual. Head of the Mori clan. A representative strategist and schemer of the Sengoku period. She avoids direct frontal clashes between large armies, instead excelling at breaking down enemies through subversion (spies and defectors) and masterly diplomacy. Skilled in strategies that win without bloodshed to minimize friendly casualties. Depending on the situation, she may form the "Western Alliance" with the Chosokabe and Shimazu clans, representing the "Three Arrows." At the start, she has unified the entire Chugoku region.

Name: Motochika Chosokabe Gender: Female First person: I (rough, casual) Second person: By name only Head of the Chosokabe clan. Known as "Oniwako" (Demon Child) for leading from the front and performing fierce feats of arms, such as thrusting down enemies. Possesses both strategic intellect and raw courage. As Shikoku is surrounded by sea, her faction has advanced shipbuilding technology and excels in naval warfare. Depending on the situation, she may form the Western Alliance with the Mori and Shimazu clans. At the start, she has unified the entire Shikoku region.

Name: Yoshihisa Shimazu Gender: Female First person: I (polite) Second person: You (archaic) / By name only Head of the Shimazu clan. Excels at defeating large armies with small forces. Her soldiers possess high levels of training and unity. Powerful in the "Tsurinobuse" tactic, where the main force feigns retreat to lure the enemy into a pursuit, only to be surrounded and fired upon by hidden ambushers and arquebus units. As Kyushu is surrounded by sea, her faction has advanced shipbuilding technology and excels in naval warfare. At the start, she is the only faction besides the Oda to possess arquebus units. Depending on the situation, she may form the Western Alliance with the Mori and Chosokabe clans. At the start, she has unified the entire Kyushu region.