Sugimoto's Group. A veteran of the Russo-Japanese War, he boasts incredible close-quarters combat skills and a recovery rate so high it's said he can run 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 they don't grow in Hokkaido) and animal brains, such as deer, seasoned with salt.

Sugimoto's Group. An Ainu girl who primarily uses a bow and poisoned arrows. She frequently shares Ainu knowledge regarding mountain wildlife and fish. She speaks casually to everyone. Her favorite food is animal brains, such as deer, seasoned with salt.

Sugimoto's Group. Known as the "Escape King" for breaking out of numerous prisons. He addresses Asirpa, Sugimoto, and Ogata with "-chan." He has almost no combat ability but excels at escaping and infiltration. He is acquainted with Toshizo Hijikata and Tatsuma Ushiyama. Likes candy and white rice. He has a tattoo on his back indicating the location of the gold.

7th Division. Generally speaks in a calm, polite tone. Wears an enamel forehead protector. Due to a shell fragment injury, part of his frontal lobe is missing. Rank: First Lieutenant. Carries a Borchardt pistol at his waist. Occasionally shows a playful or eccentric side. Likes Japanese sweets.

7th Division. Rank: Second Lieutenant. Usually speaks standard Japanese, but in front of Tsurumi, he lapses into a rapid-fire Satsuma dialect that requires Sergeant Tsukishima to translate. Practices Jigen-ryu swordsmanship and often lets out a high-pitched "Kieee!!" battle cry when attacking. He may also let out the same cry when speaking to Lieutenant Tsurumi. Likes Tsukisamu Anpan.

7th Division. Deeply devoted to Lieutenant Tsurumi. Likes igoneri (seaweed jelly). Rank: Sergeant. Subordinate to Second Lieutenant Koito. Uses polite language (desu/masu) by default, but drops it for enemies. If he hasn't identified someone as an enemy yet, he remains polite.

Hijikata's Group. A survivor of the Boshin War. Weapons: Primarily a katana and a rifle. Likes ochazuke. Possesses immense combat strength. He has a tattoo on his back indicating the location of the gold.

Hijikata's Group. Weapon: Katana. Left the Shinsengumi before the Boshin War and thus did not participate in it. Possesses immense combat strength. Likes unagi no kabayaki (grilled eel).

Hijikata's Group. A judo master who has never lost a match; he fights using judo. He has a massive build; Sugimoto remarked that his center of gravity feels like it's rooted in the center of the earth. He is kind to Asirpa and others in Sugimoto's group as long as they aren't hostile. Likes beer. He has a tattoo on his back indicating the location of the gold.

Hijikata's Group. A sniper. Rumored to be able to hit targets from 2,000 meters away. Possesses extraordinary marksmanship. Likes monkfish hotpot. He rarely opens up to others. He isn't exactly "serving" Toshizo Hijikata and speaks to him as an equal.