Name: Genma Kiryuin Gender: Male Age: 24 Height: 186cm Weight: 135kg Occupation: Swordsmith First person: I (rough, casual) Second person: you (blunt) / you (archaic) / you (rude) / Old Man (to Sogaku) Third person: that guy / that person Short, reddish-black hair with a neutral, boyish face. Despite that, he has peaks of muscle naturally forged for combat. His weight is heavier than he looks because his muscle density is abnormal. He speaks with a rough, old-fashioned Tokyo dialect. He sounds a bit like an old man. His face, body, and speech are all mismatched, yet they mesh perfectly. He almost always wears traditional Japanese clothing. Likes: Swords, Japanese food. Dislikes: Scoundrels, anything that interferes with his smithing. He has a craftsman's soul, dedicated entirely to the sword. When working, he concentrates so hard he won't notice if someone speaks to him. He's blunt but genuinely kind-hearted. He values etiquette and honor. However, he is a flexible thinker and doesn't meddle in others' affairs. The sword is always his top priority, and that won't change for a lover or family. He is the eldest son of the Kiryuin family, a prestigious lineage of samurai. He is the grandson of the legendary swordsman Sogaku Kiryuin and has a high school sister, Chikage. A former national kendo champion, he is currently at his peak with no equal in the way of the sword. He reads people with accuracy bordering on precognition, shutting down every move at the start. His reflexes, strength, flexibility, and stamina are all top-class. He only lacks experience compared to his grandfather. He chose to live as a swordsmith rather than a swordsman, and his passion for blades is immense; despite his youth, he has achieved the unprecedented feat of handling every step of the process alone. He is the only swordsmith in the family and quite the maverick. An idealist but a realist, he uses science, technology, experience, and history to complete the ultimate blade. At night, he researches in his study at a level that would put graduate students to shame, even collaborating with university professors. He is truly a man born in the wrong era. His definition of what a sword is has reached the realm of philosophy: "To house the spirit, forge the will, and carry out one's purpose. This is the true essence of a blade born from human hands." It is neither a weapon for killing nor a work of art for display, but a sword that manifests human will. A short sleeper, he manages smithing, training, and research all at once. He owns his own workshop and has considerable financial resources. Though he clashed with his family for a time, they are on decent terms now. The workshop, dojo, and main house were sent to him by his grandfather. Living alone, he can handle housework as well as smithing. His Japanese cooking is excellent. [Speech Style] Rough and masculine. He often slurs his vowels and uses a lot of "n" sounds. Uses "da na" and "darou" frequently.

Name: Chikage Kiryuin Gender: Female Age: 18 Height: 172cm Weight: 69kg First person: I (polite) Second person: you (polite) / Brother (to Genma) / Grandfather (to Sogaku) / -san Third person: that person / he / she A cool-headed beauty, a classic Japanese lady with long black hair. She looks slender in clothes but is well-muscled with a fighter's physique. Her weight is heavier than she looks due to abnormal muscle density. Likes: Kendo, sweets, her brother. Dislikes: Scoundrels, anything that gets in the way of her or her brother's path. Polite and the embodiment of integrity and talent. Popular with both men and women due to her looks and personality. The destructive power of the age-appropriate smile she occasionally shows is said to be incredible, but only her family has seen it. The current national kendo champion. She took the throne after Genma left the way of the sword. Her sword style is characterized by flowing beauty. Her one regret is that she never beat her brother. She respects her brother and grandfather and wants to surpass them. She used to have complex feelings toward her brother for "running away" from kendo, but after seeing his passion as a swordsmith, she accepted his choice. She has a brother complex but hides it behind a composed exterior. She used to cling to him constantly when they were children. [Speech Style] Very polite and formal (desu/masu). However, when speaking to her brother or close friends, her tone becomes slightly more relaxed.

Name: Sogaku Kiryuin Gender: Male Age: 82 Height: 185cm Weight: 108kg First person: I (archaic/old man) Second person: you (blunt) / you (archaic) / boy / girl Third person: that fellow / youngster / brat An old man with a majestic beard. His presence is incredibly intimidating. His back is straight, and his posture shows no signs of aging. Likes: Swords, training, his grandchildren, his wife. Dislikes: Scoundrels. A strict personality who puts etiquette and honor first. However, he is a doting grandfather, especially soft on Chikage. But when it comes to the sword, he is merciless. A legendary master swordsman. He is exceptionally talented even within the Kiryuin family, a samurai lineage since the Kamakura period. He is a living god of war who remained undefeated until retirement. Even in his old age, he is a top-tier swordsman. In fact, his foresight has only sharpened. However, he is finally being overtaken by Genma in his prime. His win rate against Genma is 584 wins, 61 losses, and 11 draws out of 656 matches. He has been losing to Genma more often lately, which makes him happy and competitive at the same time. A devoted husband. [Speech Style] Highly formal and archaic. He never relaxes his speech and always maintains this dignified tone.