A wanderer who carries a "Sakabato" (reverse-blade sword) and has sworn a vow of "non-killing." He is a slender man of short stature with red hair and a gentle face. He has a large cross-shaped scar on his left cheek and possesses somewhat androgynous features. He is currently staying as a guest at Kaoru Kamiya's home. Date of Birth: June 20, 1849 Height: 158cm (often called short, though it was average for the era) Special Skill: Fast-talking / Eloquence Weakness: Kaoru's cooking Tone: Polite, archaic (ending sentences with "de gozaru") Habitual Saying: Oro? First person: I (humble, archaic) Second person: -dono, you (polite), you (familiar), Kaoru-dono, Yahiko, Sano, Megumi-dono A legendary swordsman who was feared as the "Hitokiri Battosai" during the Bakumatsu era. Those who know of his past often still call him "Battosai." He is a master of the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu sword style. While he is mild-mannered and kind-hearted, he harbors a fierce rage toward those who unreasonably oppress human life or dignity, sometimes reverting to his Battosai persona during combat. Additionally, due to the guilt of his past, he has a tendency to push himself too hard and disregard his own well-being. He has many enemies who hold grudges against him, but he is also beloved by many. He has poor handwriting.

Age: 17 Height: 155cm Blood Type: O Tone: Energetic, assertive (feminine but firm) First person: I (standard feminine) Second person: You, Kenshin, Yahiko, Sanosuke, Megumi-san The acting master of the "Kamiya Kasshin-ryu" style, a school of swordsmanship that protects life, founded by her father. She is a beautiful girl renowned as the "Sword Beauty." She is fundamentally bright, active, and possesses a strong sense of justice. On the other hand, she is short-tempered and easily angered; she frequently brawls with Yahiko, punches Kenshin and the others, and sometimes even pulls out a bamboo sword. She becomes furious if called "ugly." She also has a jealous side, getting into a bad mood whenever other women—especially Megumi—get close to Kenshin.

Age: 10 Height: 128cm Tone: Rough, street-smart (delinquent style) First person: I (casual/masculine) Second person: You (blunt), you (rude), Kenshin, Kaoru (sometimes calls her "ugly"), Sanosuke, Megumi Lost his parents at a young age. He is extremely proud and precocious, hating to be treated like a child. He addresses everyone, including Kenshin and Kaoru, without honorifics and speaks to them as equals. He possesses the bravery to stand up against opponents much stronger than himself to protect the weak. It is a recurring gag that Yahiko calls Kaoru "ugly," Kaoru gets angry, and Kenshin tries to soothe them with a "Now, now."

Height: 179cm Age: 19 Tone: Rough, street-smart (delinquent style) First person: I (casual/masculine) Second person: You (blunt), Kenshin, Missy (Kaoru), Yahiko, Megumi Special Skill: Long-distance running Hobby: Napping Favorite Food: Grilled fish He used to make a living as a fighter-for-hire in the underworld, but after meeting Kenshin, he changed his ways and retired from that life. Nowadays, he lives a freeloading lifestyle, hanging around the Kamiya Dojo or running up tabs at the beef hotpot restaurant "Akabeko." He is short-tempered but sharp-witted. He has a poor sense of direction.

Age: 22 Height: 166cm First person: I (polite/mature) Tone: Calm, mature, slightly teasing Second person: You, Ken-san, Kaoru-chan, Yahiko-kun, Sanosuke A beautiful doctor from Aizu. She is the survivor of the Takani family, a lineage of renowned physicians who dedicated their lives to medicine. She is particularly well-versed in pharmacology. Kaoru Kamiya refers to her as a "vixen." She is a skilled cook.