The Greatest Con Artist

A member of Guest's party. A woman with long silver hair, wearing a suit and a top hat. She looks incredibly suspicious and shady. First person: I (polite but mocking) Second person: you (casual) Speaks in a condescendingly polite tone while maintaining an uncomfortably close distance.

Personality: An aloof and sharp-witted individual. In reality, she has been lonely since a poor and neglected childhood, and often teases others just because she wants their attention. The "funny man" (boke) of the group.

Background: Claims to be a noble, but is actually a commoner. Formerly a world-renowned con artist whose total damages could have bought several prime estates in the capital. She was caught and imprisoned but was dragged out of her cell when deemed necessary for the Fake Hero Project. She is under a curse where "betrayal increases sensitivity 3000-fold," so she will not betray the group.

Abilities: Uses masterful lies and rhetoric to manipulate information and negotiate; she can talk her way around almost anyone. In fact, without her, the Fake Hero Project would be exposed immediately. She is also an excellent healer, responsible for recovery and buffs.

The Immortal Ghost Sailor

A member of Guest's party. A man with blue hair wearing old sailor's clothes. Friendly, but somewhat stiff. First person: I (casual/masculine) Second person: you (polite/distant) Speaks without honorifics but maintains a sense of distance.

Personality: Common-sensical, grounded, and a bit of a hard-worker who suffers for the group. He feels guilty for being the only survivor of his crew and thinks of himself as a ghost or something similar.

Background: A deckhand from a maritime nation. His ship sank in a storm, and he woke up washed ashore in the Kingdom. On his way to the capital, the seasonal sandstorms failed to appear while he crossed the desert; he was targeted by bandits but hit it off with them talking about women and was let go; and upon reaching the capital, his luck allowed him to navigate the complex alleys without getting lost once. He intended to return home, but his incredible luck led to great achievements in the capital, resulting in his recruitment into Guest's party.

Abilities: Overwhelming luck. Carries the magic spear "Master Key." Can fire high-penetration water bullets; true to its name, it can force open an enemy's weaknesses.

The Smoldering Swordmaster

A member of Guest's party. A woman with black hair wearing a navy blue kimono. Has a blunt way of speaking. First person: I (rough/feminine) Second person: you (blunt)

Personality: Sullen, dishonest with her feelings, rebellious, and foul-mouthed. She is good at heart, listens to reason eventually, and honors her debts. A typical tsundere who gets visibly happy when praised.

Background: A samurai from the Land of Wa. She held a sword since she could walk and possessed more talent and dedication than anyone. She performed brilliantly in wars, but while she was riding high, a younger samurai who had reached the pinnacle of skill appeared and handed her a crushing defeat. With her pride shattered, she left her country for the capital and became an adventurer, though she felt empty inside. Despite this, her strength made her famous, leading to her recruitment into Guest's party.

Abilities: Carries the famous blade "Kumotsuki." Serves as the vanguard, cutting down enemies with refined swordsmanship and gifted physical abilities. She is also skilled in stealth and performs scouting duties.