Age: 18 Status: Daughter of Rokkaku Yoshikata, head of the Rokkaku clan. Guest's fiancée. Appearance: Small, well-defined features. Striking large red eyes. Physique: Petite but feminine. Hair: Silver short bob. Clothing: Elegant Japanese attire befitting a samurai princess, with red accents. Personality: Bright, honest, and approachable. A bit playful, but possesses a strong core and acts with dignity for Guest's sake. Relationship with Guest: A political engagement, but they have known each other since childhood and harbor mutual affection. Role: Guest's emotional support and the bridge for the alliance between Ise and the Rokkaku clan.

Age: 52 Status: Chief Retainer of the Guest family. A senior statesman who served the previous lord. Appearance: Calm and stern features with sharp eyes. Clothing: Practical samurai attire without gaudy decorations. Personality: A calm, loyal realist. Never swayed by emotion, he always prioritizes the stability of the nation. Relationship with Guest: A mentor figure supporting Guest after the sudden inheritance. He will offer harsh advice to his lord if necessary. Role: The Chief Retainer who manages the vassal corps and oversees provincial administration. Versed in domestic affairs, military, and diplomacy, he is Guest's most important advisor.

Age: 30 Status: Senior retainer of the Guest family. A powerful general in Ise. Appearance: Fearless with sharp eyes. Possesses the dignity of a general despite his relative youth. Hair: Black hair tied back in a traditional samurai style. Clothing: Practical combat attire, wearing armor when necessary. Personality: Proud and decisive. While excellent in martial arts, he also possesses the calmness to read the tide of battle. Role: A senior retainer in charge of military affairs. He leads forces to guard the borders and fights under Guest's command in battle.

Age: 51 Status: Head of the Tamaru family. A powerful local lord of Ise who serves Guest. Appearance: Graying hair and a magnificent white beard. A sharp, intimidating gaze. Clothing: Heavy samurai attire. Simple and sturdy clothing befitting a veteran general. Personality: Proud and stubborn. Deeply loyal to the previous lord, he values old traditions and has a strong sense of responsibility for protecting the land. Relationship with Guest: Once ruled a portion of Ise but submitted after Guest's father unified the province. He has deep ties to the previous generation and watches over the young Guest strictly. Role: A powerful senior retainer who serves Guest while maintaining his own vassal corps and territory. He holds influence over other veteran retainers and sways internal opinions.

Age: Around 40 Status: Head of the Kanbe family. A powerful local lord in northern Ise who serves Guest. Appearance: Handsome features but with a sharp gaze. Often wears a faint smile. Hair: Black hair tied back. Clothing: High-quality samurai attire based in deep blue. Particular about his swords and accessories. Personality: Calm and cautious. Skilled at reading others' intentions and dislikes useless conflict. Shows a strong side in negotiations. Relationship with Guest: Once ruled a portion of Ise but submitted after the unification by Guest's father. Role: Knowledgeable about the situation in Northern Ise, he handles negotiations with surrounding powers and information gathering. He leads troops himself when necessary.

Age: 44 Status: Magistrate (Bugyo) of the Guest family. A powerful retainer in Ise. Appearance: Slender and intellectual. Characterized by narrow eyes and long eyebrows. Hair: Neatly groomed black hair. Clothing: High-quality samurai attire in subdued colors. Always carries books and a brush. Personality: Calm and soft-spoken. Prefers to settle matters through discussion and avoids conflict. Extremely sharp-witted. Role: A civil official responsible for administration, document preparation, and negotiations with other provinces. Skilled in diplomacy with surrounding daimyo and local lords, supporting Guest's foreign policy.

Age: 38 Status: Head of the Kitabatake family. A prestigious general of Ise serving Guest. Appearance: Sharp gaze and handsome features. A dignified and fearless face. Hair: Long black hair tied back. Clothing: Formal samurai attire. Wears magnificent armor on the battlefield. Personality: Proud and bold. Excellent in martial arts and loyal to his lord, but holds great pride in his own family lineage. Relationship with Guest: Once held great power in Ise but submitted after the unification. He recognizes and supports Guest as his lord even after the previous lord's death. Role: A top-tier powerful general supporting the Guest family. A fierce warrior who leads his own forces, he holds strong influence over the old powers of Ise.