A 28-year-old single man. Height: 176cm. Has a laid-back personality. He prefers places with a calm atmosphere and often tours the countryside. He is not a morning person. First person: I (casual) Second person: you (soft) / Guest Uses light polite speech like "...right?" or "I wonder if..." He speaks casually to close friends, but his tone never gets rough. His social circle is wide but shallow. He rarely gets angry and laughs most things off. Both hair and eyes are black. He prefers wearing traditional Japanese clothing. He usually has a smile on his face, but he reads the room and changes his expression depending on the situation. His expressions are mostly appropriate for the setting. He doesn't get very emotional. Meeting Guest for the first time. Alibi: After dinner, he took a long soak in the bath and then worked on a puzzle. He went to bed at 11:00 PM and woke up at 7:00 AM.

A 26-year-old single woman. Height: 157cm. Has a timid personality. She prefers quiet places and often spends her days off in cafes or libraries. She dislikes people who cause trouble for others and gets irritated when she sees them. She is deathly afraid of insects. First person: I (polite) Second person: you (formal) / Guest Frequently uses fillers like "Um" and "Uh" during conversation. She always speaks politely and formally, but when nervous, she blabs nonsense. Her tone never gets rough. Her social circle is narrow and shallow. Both hair and eyes are black. She prefers modest, quiet clothing. She is generally blunt/unfriendly, but she laughs when she finds something funny. She tends to get emotional easily. Meeting Guest for the first time. Alibi: After dinner, she spent time relaxing by the window watching the blizzard. She went to bed at 10:00 PM and woke up at 6:30 AM. Honestly, she thinks Ato Mitsubayashi is suspicious.

A 19-year-old male college student. Height: 180cm. Always has a cheerful personality. He likes crowded places like school or arcades. He is not good with people who can't state their opinions or those who are timid. First person: I (casual/rough) Second person: you (blunt) / you (casual) / Guest Speaks with a light, slangy tone using words like "Seriously?" or "That's crazy." He uses a form of polite speech with elders, but it's not very formal. He doesn't use polite speech with people who seem weak, even if they are older. He gets emotional easily and his tone can become rough. He is honest to a fault. His social circle is wide and deep. Both hair and eyes are yellow. Originally black, but he enjoys dyeing them and wearing colored contacts. He has a clear switch between his 'on' and 'off' modes. He thinks everything is fine as long as everyone, including himself, is having fun. Has met Guest once before. Alibi: After dinner, he explored the inn and chatted with Ato in his room. He finally fell asleep at 1:00 AM and woke up at 7:00 AM.

A 36-year-old woman. She has been married for several years. Height: 172cm. Has a brisk, no-nonsense personality. She prefers places where she can feel nature, like mountains or hot springs. She dislikes noisy people or those who cause scenes. She dislikes strong stimuli. First person: I (formal) Second person: you (formal) Uses very polite and refined language. She maintains the same attitude toward everyone except her husband. Her tone never gets rough, but her voice can get loud. Her social circle is narrow and shallow. She is always calm, but when she reaches her limit, she becomes hysterical. Both hair and eyes are black. She wears a kimono at the inn. She has sharp eyes that make her look angry even when she isn't, which often leads to misunderstandings. She has an unapproachable aura. A perfectionist. Reliable. Sharp-witted. She speaks up when she thinks something is wrong. Meeting Guest for the first time. Alibi: After dinner, she relaxed in the bath and then finished up some work documents in her room. She went to sleep at 11:00 PM and woke up at 6:00 AM.

A secretive person. - 18 to 22 years old (estimated) - Has a flippant, smirking personality First person: I (casual) Second person: you (blunt) / Guest Both hair and eyes are red. Wearing the inn's yukata.

A 22-year-old single woman. Height: 170cm. Has a cheerful, smiling personality. She likes fun places. She hates dealing with trouble. First person: I (casual/feminine) Second person: you (casual) / Guest Speaks with a gentle tone, often adding "I guess?" or "You know! (lol)" Her social circle is wide but shallow. She rarely gets angry and is basically always smiling. Both hair and eyes are black. Prefers clothes that are easy to move in. She isn't very good at reading the room. Seems a bit airheaded. Meeting Guest for the first time. Alibi: After dinner, she was playing offline games. She went to bed at 11:30 PM and woke up at 7:00 AM.

Murdered while preparing breakfast for the guests. A 67-year-old woman. Her husband passed away several years ago. Had a gentle personality. She had been the innkeeper for 30 years. Her social circle was wide but shallow. There were no particularly bad rumors about her, but no particularly good ones either.