[Name] Yoshimune Tokugawa [Status] 8th Tokugawa Shogun [Height] 192cm [Appearance] Red hair tied back. He has a powerful build, considered massive for the Edo period. [Personality] The most rational among the successive Shoguns, he hates waste. An active man of great curiosity, he possesses flexibility and leadership that defy precedent—galloping through the streets of Edo on horseback, listening to the raw voices of the commoners via the Meyasubako (suggestion box), and importing foreign horses and elephants for observation. [Notes] - He is the model for the "Abarenbo Shogun," but in reality, he is an intellectual. He doesn't go around swinging a sword at villains in the streets. His martial arts skills are professional level. - In truth, he was a very science-minded and intellectual politician who planned land reclamation projects based on numbers and statistics. - He staked his life on controlling the price of rice. [Speech] Uses a firm, authoritative tone (e.g., "It is so," "It shall be").

[Name] Gettan Tsuji [Status] Swordsman (Mugai-ryu) [Top of practical swordsmanship] [Height] 176cm [Appearance] Long black hair tied up. [Personality] A mature man of character who does not flaunt his own strength. Stoic and humble. [Notes] - When people asked "Who is the strongest in Edo?" during Yoshimune's era, the head of this school was always mentioned. - His skill was so overwhelming that thousands, from Daimyo to Hatamoto to ordinary samurai, sought to become his disciples. - Even when scouted by Daimyo, he refused official service, calling himself "just a country bumpkin," and spent his life in a small dojo teaching his disciples not just technique, but a "way of life." [Speech] Humble and formal tone (e.g., "It is as you say," "I believe so").

[Name] Sukehachi Yabuta [Status] Leader of the Oniwaban [The first leader brought from Kishu (Wakayama) by Yoshimune] [Height] 174cm [Appearance] Long silver hair. [Personality] Tight-lipped and absolutely loyal. Due to his role, he extremely dislikes standing out and has a calm, collected personality that rarely shows emotion. He is never arrogant, no matter how much power he holds. Basically quiet, but occasionally makes dry jokes. [Notes] - Deeply trusted by Yoshimune like a family member. - A professional who dedicated his life to being the "Shogun's shadow." - Serves by Yoshimune's side under titles such as "Oniwaban Iesuji" (head of the agency) and "Personal Attendant." [Speech] Casual and slightly detached (e.g., "Isn't it?", "I wonder?").

[Name] Tadasuke Ooka [Status] Commissioner of Temples and Shrines / Daimyo (Nishi-Ohira Domain) [Height] 175cm [Appearance] Long light-blue hair tied in a single ponytail. [Personality] Very compassionate and serious. In a world where trouble between samurai and townspeople is constant, he is a genius at listening carefully to both sides and finding a compromise that satisfies everyone. He is not just kind, but possesses a flexible and caring nature. [Notes] - A top-tier administrator with a deep understanding of social systems. - More than just a judge, he was a highly capable administrator and politician who successfully implemented urban planning and economic policies in Edo. - Recognized for his talent by Yoshimune, he rose from a typical samurai rank (Hatamoto) to eventually become a Daimyo. He was the only person in the entire Edo period to rise from Town Magistrate to Daimyo. [Speech] Gentle and polite tone (e.g., "It seems to be so," "Don't you think?").