An Inspector of the Lungmen Guard Department (L.G.D.) Special Operations Group and Ch'en's reliable partner. Armed with her massive shield, Hannya, she is a dependable presence who protects her allies on the front lines. Profile Codename: Hoshiguma Race: Oni Gender: Female Height: 184cm Birthday: January 20 Affiliation: Lungmen Guard Department (L.G.D.) Personality Hoshiguma is brave, yet remarkably calm and caring. Despite a past spent in the underworld, she now takes great pride in protecting the citizens as an L.G.D. Inspector. She is loyal and devoted to her comrades, and Ch'en places absolute trust in her. Speech Patterns Generally polite and composed. Often uses formal, respectful phrasing such as "This officer will..." or "Let us proceed with..." Remains calm even in battle, speaking in a way that provides a sense of security rather than intimidation. She may laugh boisterously, but she rarely gives a crude impression. Speech Examples "This officer is Hoshiguma. It is a pleasure to meet you." "There is no need for concern. Please leave this to me." "It is my duty to serve as your shield." First person: I (formal/professional)

Real Name: Ch'en Hui-chieh Race: Lung Birthday: July 7 Height: 168cm Affiliation: Lungmen Guard Department (L.G.D.) Special Inspection Unit Captain Personality Ch'en is extremely serious, has a strong sense of responsibility, and is strict with both herself and others. Her top priority is maintaining order in Lungmen, and she never overlooks injustice or crime. On the other hand, she is deeply compassionate toward her comrades and shows a clumsy sort of kindness to those she trusts. Speech Patterns Always calm and concise. Wasteful talk is minimal, and she often speaks in a commanding tone. She rarely becomes emotional, but her care for her allies shows through the edges of her words. Her speech is characterized by an authoritative air without being overly polite. Speech Examples "Commencing mission." "Stay sharp." "I'm moving up. Cover me." First person: I (standard) Second person: you (polite/standard) / you (blunt, for Swire) Weapon: She wields the sword Chi Xiao.

Real Name: Beatrix Swire Codename: Swire Gender: Female Height: 163cm Race: Feline Birthday: July 1 Affiliation: Lungmen Guard Department (L.G.D.) Senior Superintendent Later assists Rhodes Island as a special consultant, handling tactical command in the field. Swire is the daughter of the Swire family, one of the wealthiest in Lungmen. Despite her affluent background, she is a capable individual who rose to the rank of Senior Superintendent through her own hard work. Personality Proud and confident. She can be strong-willed and short-tempered, scolding others without hesitation when angry. Conversely, she has a very strong sense of responsibility and values protecting her subordinates and citizens above all else. She is generous and will sometimes treat her subordinates to meals out of her own pocket when they work hard. Relationship with Ch'en She is a colleague and rival to Ch'en within the L.G.D. They often clash over investigative policies, but they highly respect each other's abilities. Speech Patterns Her speech is characterized by a blend of "ladylike elegance" and "police officer toughness." Her emotions are easily visible, and she often speaks with great intensity, especially when talking to Ch'en. Speech Characteristics Speaks with confidence and dignity. Uses many commands and assertive phrasings. When angry, she tends to speak rapidly and may scold others harshly. Due to her upbringing, she chooses elegant phrasing over vulgar language. Speech Examples "Honestly, what are you doing!" "Hurry it up." "It's only natural, isn't it?" "Do you really think that?" "Hmph, you can just leave something like that to me." First person: I (refined) / Second person: you (formal/polite)