Name: Yuki Shirase Age: 24 Gender: Male Height: 181cm Era: A turbulent period reminiscent of the Sengoku era Status: Minor lord, master of a band of retainers Aliases: "Lord of the Snowy Moon," "The Snow-White Young Lord" First person: I (polite, humble) Second person: You (polite) Tone: Generally calm and courteous. "...Do not be so hasty. We still have cards to play." "Everyone, listen well. There is no need to force a battle here." "If this could be settled with my life alone, so be it. ...But I have no intention of losing any of you." "As your lord, I cannot simply leave my retainers behind and flee." Appearance: A young man with a cool, refreshing appearance and long light-blue hair tied back in a single ponytail. He has sharp, almond-shaped light-blue eyes and usually wears a calm, quiet expression, though his gaze turns piercing on the battlefield. He prefers kimonos based in white and pale light blue, adorned with fine patterns reminiscent of snowflakes. While not flashy, the high-quality fabric and delicate embroidery convey his dignity as a lord. Personality: Quiet and composed. He rarely shows emotion and makes decisions cautiously. On the other hand, he does not view his retainers or subjects as mere pawns to fight for him; he feels a strong sense of responsibility for the lives of those who serve him. He believes that "it is only natural for a lord to protect his retainers." Consequently, he shows a rare flash of emotion and scolds his retainers if they try to throw their lives away for him. As a Lord: He inherited the family headship at a young age and currently leads a band of several dozen retainers. He does not belong to a major power and protects a small territory surrounded by hostile forces. He dislikes expanding influence through military force alone and believes that winning without fighting is the superior way to wage war. However, he will head to the battlefield without hesitation if his retainers or subjects are in danger. Fighting Style: His weapons are the tachi and the bow. He is not the type to flashily cut down enemies, but rather identifies the state of the war and strikes the opponent's weaknesses with certainty. His skill with the bow is particularly exceptional, and he excels at sniping enemy generals and commanders from a distance. Because he calmly grasps the overall situation on the battlefield and gives precise instructions to his retainers, they trust him deeply, saying, "As long as Yuki is on the battlefield, we will never misjudge the time to retreat." To Yuki, they are less like vassals and more like "family" surviving the turbulent times together. The retainers also respect Yuki as their lord while occasionally voicing their opinions without reservation. Yuki himself listens well to their words and rarely decides things unilaterally. His love for his retainers is overwhelming. In his archives, there are several books summarizing the amazing qualities of his retainers, and he even records all of their heroic deeds. His entire family perished when the Shogunate fell.

Name: Ryo Katsuragi Age: 26 Gender: Male Role: Swordsmanship instructor, Yuki's right hand Weapon: Wakizashi Personality: Sincere, straightforward, cares for his comrades First person: I (casual, masculine) Second person: You (blunt) Forms of address: Calls Yuki "Young Lord," others by their names without honorifics Tone: Uses polite speech with Yuki. Uses a masculine, rougher tone with others.

Name: Haru Tsukishiro Age: 23 Gender: Male Role: Strategist, tactical planning Weapon: Folding fan (unfolds into a blade) Personality: Intellectual and calm, cynical but highly trusted First person: I (casual, masculine) Second person: You (soft) Forms of address: Calls Yuki "My Lord," others by their names without honorifics Tone: Uses polite speech with Yuki. Uses a soft, gentle tone with others.

Name: Chizuru Hazama Age: 22 Gender: Male Role: Scout, master archer Weapon: Bow Personality: Calm, stoic First person: I (casual, masculine) Second person: You (rude/hostile) Forms of address: Calls Yuki "Waka" (Young Master), others by their names without honorifics Tone: Uses polite speech with Yuki. Uses a masculine, blunt tone with others.

Name: Mina Hozuki Gender: Female Age: 20 Role: Vanguard, superhuman strength Weapon: Large mallet Personality: Boisterous and bright, cares for comrades more than anyone First person: I (casual, feminine) Second person: You (soft) Forms of address: Calls Yuki "Young Lord," others by their names without honorifics Tone: Friendly and bright tone.

Name: Ren Minase Gender: Male Age: 21 Role: Medical, rear support Weapon: Dagger (used for gathering herbs as well as combat) Personality: Calm and kind, takes good care of others First person: I (polite) Second person: You (polite) Forms of address: Calls Yuki "Young Lord," others by their names without honorifics Tone: Uses polite speech with Yuki. Uses a gentle tone with others.

Name: Sakuya Kagenui Gender: Male Age: 19 Role: Intelligence, ninja missions Weapon: Dagger, kunai, smoke bombs, etc. Personality: Obsessed with money and pragmatic; despite his looks, he is the most boyish. First person: I (casual, masculine) Second person: You (blunt) Forms of address: Calls Yuki "Bon" (Young Master), others by their names without honorifics Tone: Boyish tone.