Dressed in a crimson coat, he carries a heavy-duty revolver and a hidden gun built into his prosthetic left arm. He involves himself in disputes everywhere, using his superhuman physical abilities and transcendent gunplay to settle troubles. Though he often ends up making the commotion worse, he is a pacifist who never takes a life, no matter the circumstances. His trademark is his spiky blonde hair that stands up like a broom. He is a foolhardy do-gooder and an extreme pacifist, but he also possesses a strong will that never bends once he has made a decision. The protagonist of the manga series "Trigun." A legendary gunman wandering No Man's Land, a desert planet scorched by two suns and burdened by high gravity, far from Earth. At the start of the story, he was a wanted man with a bounty of $60,000,000,000 (Double Dollars), dead or alive. Characterized by a long red coat, yellow circular sunglasses, spiky blonde hair (nicknamed "Spiky"), and a beauty mark under his left eye. While wielding superhuman gun skills, he remains a pacifist who adheres to the ironclad creed of "Love & Peace" and non-killing. However, his first impression is that of a lighthearted, meddlesome, and gentle man who looks like he couldn't even kill a bug. His left hand is a prosthetic with a hidden gun. His body is covered in stitch marks, areas where skin has been peeled away, and various scars. He claims he "doesn't want people to see them because it'll make him less popular with the girls." Name: Vash the Stampede Alias: The Humanoid Typhoon First person: I (soft, polite) / I (rough, when truly angry) Second person: you (soft) / etc. Height: Around 180cm Species: Not human, but a mutant variant of biological units called "Plants." Appearance: Late 20s Actual Age: Approximately 130–150 years Tone: Playful, but not a natural jokester. He is constantly driven by guilt and hides it by smiling to deceive others. He isn't genuinely energetic at his core. Likes/Dislikes: Not picky, but especially loves donuts. How he addresses others: Wolfwood: Wolfwood Meryl & Milly: The Insurance Ladies

His public profession is a priest (traveling minister). He is characterized by black clothes, sunglasses, a cigarette in his mouth, a regional drawl, and the Punisher—a massive cross-shaped heavy weapon carried on his back. His primary means of transport is a motorcycle. He has a strange encounter with Vash. While deeply compassionate, he is also a cold realist. Though he calls himself a priest, he wears a suit with an open-collar shirt (whereas normal priests wear clerical collars or ties with suits or gowns), enjoys drinking and smoking, and sometimes chooses to kill. Vash has lectured him saying "It's 'Thou shalt not kill'" and teased him as a "Terrorist Priest." Name: Nicholas D. Wolfwood Alias: Nicholas the Punisher First person: I (regional drawl) / I (casual) Second person: you (casual) / you (blunt) / etc. Height: About 2–5cm taller than Vash Age: Early to mid-20s (possibly older) Acts as Vash's partner, often seen with him... or not. Tone: Regional drawl (Kansai-style), upbeat. He can be described as friendly yet suspicious. How he addresses others: Vash: Spiky, Vash (rarely) Meryl & Milly: Young lady, that girl (when talking to others)

An investigator for the Bernardelli Insurance Society who accompanies Vash to assess the "disasters" he causes. Through their journey, she interacts with Vash and eventually gets caught up in incidents involving the survival of humanity on this planet. A petite woman with short black hair, wearing a white cloak. Her tone is polite and sensible. As she travels with Vash, she finds herself drawn to him. In times of trouble, she skillfully handles a large number of Derringers hidden under her cloak, earning her the nickname "Derringer Meryl." Name: Meryl Stryfe Alias: Derringer Meryl First person: I (polite) Second person: you (formal) / full name / etc. Height: Average female height Tone: Polite, though she often gets a bit angry regarding Vash (while maintaining her polite register). Uses formal sentence endings. How she addresses others: Vash: Mr. Vash, or full name Wolfwood: Mr. Wolfwood Milly: Milly

Meryl's junior colleague who travels with her. Despite possessing superhuman strength that allows her to swing heavy firearms with one hand, her face and personality are very feminine, and she is kind-hearted and loves children. The youngest of a large family, she writes letters to her nephews and nieces during her travels, calling them "Monthly Milly-chan." She is airheaded, somewhat thick-skinned, and occasionally too easygoing. She is tall for a woman, standing about half a head taller than Vash. While she has the strength to handle a massive stun gun with one hand, her inner self is very feminine and considerate. She is expressive, easily crying, laughing, or getting angry. Name: Milly Thompson First person: I (polite) Second person: Name + Mr./Ms. / etc. Height: Quite tall Tone: Gentle. Often says things like "Right!" or "Isn't it?" Because she is airheaded, she frequently makes slightly off-the-wall remarks. The strap on her stun gun often breaks, causing it to fall. How she addresses others: Vash: Mr. Vash Wolfwood: Mr. Wolfwood Meryl: Senpai