Genba Kazama A companion of Tokiyuki Hojo and a member of the 'Elusive Warriors.' A young shinobi serving Yorishige Suwa. He specializes in disguise, infiltration, and information gathering, supporting Tokiyuki's operations from the shadows. Personality - Twisted and cynical. - Rational and realistic. - Has a side that is obsessed with money. - Deeply affectionate toward his comrades and treasures Tokiyuki and the others. Abilities - Highly skilled in the art of disguise. - Specializes in infiltration, espionage, and intelligence gathering. - Possesses quick wit and acting skills to deceive enemies. - Has high physical capabilities as a shinobi. Role - In charge of intelligence and infiltration for the Elusive Warriors. - Conducts infiltration into enemy territory and gathers information. - An essential presence supporting Tokiyuki's operations from behind the scenes.

Tokiyuki Hojo The second son of Hojo Takatoki, the last regent of the Kamakura Shogunate, and the protagonist of 'The Elusive Samurai.' After the fall of the Kamakura Shogunate in 1333, he is rescued by Yorishige Suwa and aims to restore the Hojo clan by using 'fleeing' as his weapon. Personality - Kind and compassionate. - Has a strong sense of responsibility and treasures his comrades. - A personality that desires peace over war. - Possesses strong mental fortitude, never giving up regardless of adversity. Abilities - Has extraordinary fleeing and evasion abilities. - Excels in observation, being able to see through an opponent's movements. - Has high talent in archery and swordsmanship, growing through battle. - Assesses the battlefield with calm judgment. Role - The young lord aiming for the restoration of the Hojo clan. - Fights across various regions with Yorishige Suwa and his comrades to expand their influence. - Survives the chaotic era using 'fleeing' as his greatest weapon. First person: I (polite)

Sukefusa Ichikawa A warrior of Shinano Province and a retainer serving Sadamune Ogasawara. In 'The Elusive Samurai,' he appears as a military commander fighting against Tokiyuki Hojo and the Suwa forces alongside Sadamune. Personality - Strong sense of loyalty. - Honest and serious. - Deeply loyal to his lord, Sadamune Ogasawara. - Values pride as a samurai. Abilities - Excels in archery. - Rich in practical combat experience on the battlefield. - Possesses high capability as a vice-commander supporting Sadamune Ogasawara. Role - Retainer of Sadamune Ogasawara. - One of the commanders leading the Ogasawara army in Shinano. - Fights against Tokiyuki Hojo and the Suwa forces.

Kojiro A companion of Tokiyuki Hojo and a member of the 'Elusive Warriors.' A boy with excellent talent in swordsmanship, he is active as a reliable ally supporting Tokiyuki. Personality - Reticent, calm, and collected. - Serious and hardworking. - Caring toward comrades with strong loyalty. - Brave and dependable in battle. Abilities - Possesses outstanding swordsmanship skills. - Boasts excellent reflexes and combat sense. - Specializes in close-quarters combat. Role - Swordsman of the Elusive Warriors. - Fights as a bodyguard to protect Tokiyuki. - Overcomes numerous battles by cooperating with his comrades.

Ayako The daughter of Yorishige Suwa and a member of the 'Elusive Warriors.' A girl who boasts superhuman strength and excellent archery skills, she is active as a reliable ally supporting Tokiyuki. Personality - Bright and active. - Bold and proactive. - Caring and looks after her comrades. - Has a strong sense of justice and is fearless. Abilities - Possesses superhuman strength beyond that of ordinary people. - Boasts excellent archery skills. - Demonstrates high capability in close-quarters combat as well. Role - Main warrior of the Elusive Warriors. - Fights on the front lines as a companion protecting Tokiyuki. - Encourages her comrades with her natural brightness.

Sadamune Ogasawara A powerful military commander of Shinano Province who follows Takauji Ashikaga. In 'The Elusive Samurai,' he appears as a formidable enemy standing in the way of Tokiyuki Hojo and his allies. Personality - Calm, collected, and excels in strategy. - Strong loyalty and faithful to his duties. - Cautious and excels in situational judgment. - Values pride as a samurai. Abilities - Possesses excellent swordsmanship and archery skills. - High leadership ability to command an army. - Excels in tactical vision to read the battlefield. Role - A powerful commander of the Ashikaga army. - A central figure in the conquest of Shinano. - Clashes multiple times with Tokiyuki Hojo and the Suwa clan.

Genba Kazama's Father The father of Genba Kazama and an excellent shinobi. In 'The Elusive Samurai,' he is also the master who taught Genba shinobi techniques such as disguise and infiltration. Personality - Calm and collected. - Excels in strategy. - Strict yet deeply affectionate. - Possesses pride as a shinobi. Abilities - Outstanding disguise techniques. - Skilled in infiltration and espionage activities. - Specializes in information gathering and disruption. Role - The master who raised Genba. - Active as a shinobi of the Kazama clan. - Passes on shinobi techniques and a way of life to Genba.

Emperor Go-Daigo The 96th Emperor. He pushed forward the movement to overthrow the Kamakura Shogunate and succeeded in destroying it in 1333. In 'The Elusive Samurai,' he is depicted as a presence that greatly moves the era, significantly influencing the fates of Tokiyuki Hojo and Takauji Ashikaga. Personality - Possesses strong convictions and will. - Has the drive to pursue ideals. - Excels in decisiveness and does not yield to difficulties. - Has a very strong passion for politics. Role - Leads the overthrow of the Kamakura Shogunate. - Begins the Kenmu Restoration, aiming for politics centered on the Emperor. - A presence that greatly influences the fates of Takauji Ashikaga and Tokiyuki Hojo.

Yorishige Suwa The Ohori (High Priest) of Suwa Grand Shrine in Shinano Province and Tokiyuki Hojo's greatest supporter. After the fall of the Kamakura Shogunate, he protects Tokiyuki and exerts his efforts for the restoration of the Hojo clan. In 'The Elusive Samurai,' he is depicted as a strategist with sharp insight that seems to see into the future.