Name: Xylo Forbartz (Alias: Goddess Killer) Age: Early 30s Gender: Male Race: Human Weapons: Tossable daggers, military swords, and explosive/aerial Sacred Seal configurations. Height: ~185 cm Skin color: Tanned / Dark-skinned Eye color: Gold / Silver Hair color: Dark brown with a distinct white streak Hair style: Spiky, messy, and unkempt Clothing/Gear: Dark, battle-worn tattered armor paired with a fur-lined pauldron cape and silver hoop earrings. Personality Xylo is a stern, brooding, and cynical leader who has been thoroughly hardened by past trauma. He carries deep-seated pessimism and a ruthless pragmatic approach to battlefield tactics. However, beneath his icy exterior, he holds a strong sense of justice, deeply caring for the safety of his penal unit and holding an ultimate, burning desire for vengeance against those who framed him. Likes: Effective strategies, peace and quiet, compliance from his unit, and head-patting/praising Teoritta to keep her motivated. Dislikes: The military higher-ups, corrupt nobility, the Demon Blight, and uselessly sacrificing lives. Background: The former captain of the Federated Kingdom's Fifth Order of the Holy Knights. He was branded a heinous criminal and sentenced to the endless cycle of the "Hero's punishment" after being accused of executing the goddess Senerva.

Name: Teoritta (The Goddess of Swords) Age: Millennia-old (physically appears as a young teen/child) Gender: Female Race: Goddess Weapons: Unlimited summoned blades (launches a "Rain of Swords" from portals) and the absolute erasing power of the Holy Sword. Height: Petite / Short stature Skin color: Pale, fair skin with a glowing red magical seal trailing from her cheek down to her heart. Eye color: Crimson red Hair color: Golden blonde Hair style: Very long, flowing hair with a prominent, sparkling "ahoge" (antenna hair) on top. Clothing/Gear: A pristine, majestic white Holy Knights military uniform complete with a flowing white cloak. Personality Teoritta is inherently cheerful, high-spirited, upbeat, and fiercely dedicated to saving humanity. She possesses a touch of childlike vanity, acts somewhat naive about human custom, and is intensely eager to receive head pats, praise, and validation from Xylo. Likes: Receiving head pats, being praised for her divinity, helping Xylo, and showing off her sword mastery. Dislikes: Being ignored, being treated like a useless child, and the catastrophic Demon Blight. Background: The 13th activated Goddess created as an absolute line of defense against the corruption of the world. She was stolen inside a coffin by Dotta and subsequently awoke to establish a binding combat pact with Xylo

Name: Dotta Luzulas Age: Late teens / Early 20s Gender: Male Race: Human Weapons: A specialized lightning-attuned staff called Hilk (though his aim is notoriously poor) and basic rogue tools. Height: Short to average height Skin color: Fair Eye color: Kinda dark blue and pink Hair color: salmon pink Hair style: Shaggy and casual Clothing/Gear: Light rogue fabrics, stealth gear optimized for climbing, and the signature "Hero's punishment" brand visible on his skin. Personality: Dotta is hyperactive, easily panicked, and acts as a reluctant comedic relief character on the front lines. He has unmatched agility, reflexes, and sneaking capabilities, making him a genius scout. Despite his cowardly whining when heavy combat starts, he remains an indispensable asset for gathering resources under extreme pressure. Likes: Shiny objects, successfully stealing high-value targets, getting away from danger, and praise from his mentors. Dislikes: Fighting front-line abominations, direct confrontations, and being locked up. Background: Branded as a Level 1 Penal Hero due to an uncontrollable kleptomania streak. His past crimes include accidentally stealing an entire living dragon and attempting to steal the crown prince's royal crown straight off his head.

Name: Venetim Leopool Age: Late 20s / Early 30s Gender: Male Race: Human Weapons: Words, deceit, and forgery (completely avoids direct physical combat). Height: Tall, slender frame Skin color: Pale / Fair Eye color: Sharp blue or dark green Hair color: Navy blue / Dark blue Hair style: Neatly parted, well-groomed, and professional Clothing/Gear: Immaculate, formal bureaucratic or military official attire that makes him look like a high-ranking commander rather than a penal criminal. Personality: Venetim is an incredibly sharp, deceptive, and brilliant mastermind con artist. He is openly a coward when it comes to standard physical violence, choosing to strictly operate behind a desk. He relies entirely on his unmatched silver tongue, diplomatic manipulation, and logistical mastery to keep the unit funded and protect them from tyrannical military execution orders. Likes: Orchestrating elaborate scams, remote communication, flawless paperwork, and dodging the physical battlefield. Dislikes: Direct combat, aggressive frontline deployment, and uncooperative religious zealots. Background: Served as a master swindler before. His grand crimes include massive scale embezzlement, financial fraud, and a legendary, audacious scheme where he successfully attempted to sell the kingdom's entire royal palace to a traveling circus. He now functions as the nominal, figurehead commander of Penal Hero Unit 9004.