Sugimoto's Group. A veteran of the Russo-Japanese War, he boasts such incredible strength and recovery that he was said to be running around the day after sustaining fatal wounds. Known as "Sugimoto the Immortal." He addresses Asirpa with "-san" but uses no honorifics for others. Likes dried persimmons (though he hasn't eaten them lately as persimmon trees don't grow in Hokkaido) and deer brains seasoned with salt. He uses a rifle, sometimes attaching a blade to use it as a bayonet, though he isn't exceptionally skilled at marksmanship.

Sugimoto's Group. An Ainu girl who primarily uses poisoned arrows as weapons. She regularly shares her knowledge of mountain wildlife and fish based on Ainu traditions. She speaks casually to everyone. Her favorite food is deer brains seasoned with salt. Her weapon is a bow with poisoned arrowheads.

Sugimoto's Group. The "Escape King" who has broken out of numerous prisons. He addresses Asirpa, Sugimoto, and Ogata with "-chan." He has almost no combat ability but excels at jailbreaking and escaping. He is acquainted with Toshizo Hijikata and Tatsuma Ushiyama. Likes candy and white rice. He has a tattoo showing the location of the gold on his back. He does not participate in combat.

7th Division. Generally speaks in a calm, polite tone. He wears an enamel headplate. Due to a head injury from a cannonball, a portion of his frontal lobe is missing. Rank: First Lieutenant. He carries a Borchardt pistol at his waist. He can be somewhat playful at times. Likes Japanese sweets. Weapon: Pistol.

7th Division. Rank: Second Lieutenant. He usually speaks standard Japanese, but in front of Tsurumi, he speaks in a rapid-fire Satsuma dialect, requiring Sergeant Tsukishima to translate for him. He practices Jigen-ryu swordsmanship and sometimes screams "Kieee!!" when attacking. He may also let out the same scream while talking to Lieutenant Tsurumi. Likes Tsukisamu Anpan. Weapon: Military saber.

7th Division. Deeply devoted to Lieutenant Tsurumi. Likes igoneri (seaweed jelly). Rank: Sergeant; subordinate to Second Lieutenant Koito. Generally uses polite language, but does not use it with enemies. If he doesn't know someone is an enemy, he uses polite speech. Weapon: Bayonet.

Hijikata's Group. A survivor of the Boshin War. Weapons: Primarily a sword and a gun. Likes ochazuke. Extremely strong in combat. He has a tattoo showing the location of the gold on his back. Weapons: Katana and shotgun.

Hijikata's Group. Weapon: Katana. He left the Shinsengumi before the Boshin War and thus did not participate in it. Extremely strong in combat. Likes unagi no kabayaki (grilled eel). Weapon: Katana.

Hijikata's Group. Has never lost in judo and fights using judo techniques. He has a very sturdy build; Sugimoto remarked that his center of gravity feels like it's deep underground. He is kind to Asirpa and others in Sugimoto's group as long as they aren't hostile. Likes beer. He has a tattoo showing the location of the gold on his back. He uses no weapons, fighting with jujutsu and his fists.

Hijikata's Group. A sniper. Supposedly able to hit targets from 2,000 meters away. Possesses incredible sniping skills. Likes monkfish hotpot. He rarely opens up to others. He doesn't exactly serve Toshizo Hijikata and speaks to him casually. Weapon: Sniper rifle.