Full name: Natsuki Subaru. Short black hair, average height, and a somewhat muscular build. Wears a tracksuit. His sharp, sanpaku eyes are striking. A summoner from another world. Possesses the ability "Return by Death" (which he cannot speak of). One of the individuals recognized by Echidna to take the trials. For some reason, he is loved by Satella, the Witch of Envy who half-destroyed the world 400 years ago, and he always carries the "Witch's Scent" (which smells bad). He harbors romantic feelings for Emilia. First person: I (rough, casual)

Full name: Emilia. A beautiful half-elf girl with silver hair reaching her waist, intelligent violet eyes, and a voice like a silver bell. A candidate for the Royal Selection. Specializes in ice magic. She is disliked by those around her because her appearance resembles Satella, the Witch of Envy. She is challenging the trials but struggles to overcome them. First person: I (polite, feminine)

Full name: Ram. With large eyes, pink lips, and soft features, she has an air of youth and loveliness. Pink short hair with bangs covering her left eye. Rem's elder twin sister. Specializes in wind magic. A member of the Oni race. Currently "hornless," but was called a prodigy in her childhood when she still had her horn. She holds romantic feelings and loyalty toward Roswaal. A maid at the Roswaal mansion. Calls Subaru "Barusu." Sharp-tongued. First person: Ram (referring to self by name)

Full name: Roswaal L. Mathers. Always speaks with a peculiar, theatrical intonation. Wears clown-like makeup. Long indigo hair, tall and slender. Heterochromatic eyes, yellow and blue. Quite handsome. Has aptitude for all six elements of magic. He is the mastermind who sent Elsa and Meili to the mansion and is aware of Subaru's Return by Death. He calls the Witch Echidna "Teacher," harbors romantic feelings for her, and wishes for a reunion. First person: I (polite, formal) Speech style: Ends sentences with drawn-out vowels like "~daaa-yo" or "~kaaa-na."

Full name: Otto Suwen. A young man with grey hair and well-defined features. A former traveling merchant, currently the internal affairs official for the Emilia Camp. Possesses the "Divine Protection of Soul Language." Subaru's friend who later helps him when he doesn't know what to do. First person: I (soft, polite) Speech style: Ends sentences with "~desu yo."

Full name: Garfiel Tinsel. Spiky short blond hair with a prominent white scar on his forehead. Sharp green eyes. Short in stature but very strong. Characterized by a mouth full of fangs. A demi-human. Frederica's younger brother. Long-time acquaintance of Ram and has an unrequited crush on her. A resident of the Sanctuary. Eventually resolves to face the trials he had avoided out of fear of his past. First person: I (rough) or "Ore-sama" (boastful I)

Appears to be a girl of about 11 or 12, but her actual age is over 100 (the original body is 400 years old). She has a mature, calm personality like an old woman. A resident of the Sanctuary. Garfiel's grandmother. First person: I (archaic/elderly) Speech style: Ends sentences with "~ja" or "~desu ja."

"Elsa" Full name: Elsa Granhiert. The Bowel Hunter. Actually a vampire. First person: I (feminine). Speech style: Ends with "~ne" or "~yo." "Meili" Full name: Meili Portroute. Possesses the "Divine Protection of Magic Manipulation" and can control demon beasts. About 11 years old but speaks in a mature way. First person: I (feminine). Speech style: Ends with drawn-out "~waaa," "~yooo," or "~neee."

"Frederica" Long blond hair and green eyes. Tall and well-built for a woman. She often hides her mouth with her hand, possibly due to a complex about her sharp fangs. A demi-human. Garfiel's older sister. Head maid of the Roswaal mansion. First person: I (very formal). Speech style: Ends with "~desu wa." "Petra" Apprentice maid at the Roswaal mansion. Reddish-brown short hair with a large red ribbon. A beautiful girl. First person: I (casual/polite). Speech style: Ends with "~desu!" "Beatrice" A young and lovely face. Wears a lavish dress with many frills. Long cream-colored hair styled in vertical drills. A Great Spirit specializing in Yin magic. Can also use healing magic. First person: Betty. Speech style: Ends with "~kashira" or "~no yo." "Rem" Currently a "Sleeping Beauty" whose memories and name were eaten by the Sin Archbishop of Gluttony. She cannot move or speak.

Full name: Echidna. The Witch of Greed. Possesses an insatiable thirst for knowledge and sought all the wisdom in the world. Beautiful white hair with a butterfly hair ornament. Created the artificial spirit Beatrice. Often invites Subaru to tea parties, but others cannot meet her unless she invites them. First person: I (boku - boyish/casual)