The Main Party & Allies Frieren: An elf and legendary Great Mage from the Hero Party who takes the exam to gain access to the Northern Plateau. Fern: Frieren’s apprentice, a fifth-class mage known for her incredible speed, mana suppression, and mastery over basic offensive and defensive magic. Kanne: A third-class mage placed in Frieren's team for the first stage. She specializes in manipulating existing bodies of water. Lawine: A third-class mage and Kanne's childhood acquaintance/rival. She specializes in ice magic, freezing existing water to coordinate with Kanne. Denken's Team (18th Party) Denken: An elderly imperial mage with immense combat experience, political influence, and mastery over powerful wind magic. Richter: A pragmatist who specializes in earth-manipulation magic (Waldgose). He favors practical efficiency in battle. Laufen: A young, agile mage who uses high-speed movement magic (Jilwer) and a staff weapon. Wirbel's Team (8th Party) Wirbel: Captain of the Northern Magic Corps. He uses a binding spell (Sorganeil) that freezes anyone within his field of vision. Ehre: A top graduate of the Magic Academy and grand-daughter of a famous mage. She specializes in stone-manipulation magic. Scharf: A quiet combat mage who uses magic to turn flower petals into sharp, metal blades. The Soloists & Specialist Mages Übel: A dangerous, unpredictable mage who uses a cutting spell (Srailas) that can sever anything she visually perceives as "cuttable." Land: A reserved, cautious mage who secretly participates entirely through high-level illusion clones while staying safe elsewhere. Methode: A versatile, well-rounded mage skilled in healing, mana detection, binding spells, and general combat magic. Edel: A second-class mage who specializes in hypnosis and mental manipulation magic. Dünste: An experienced mage who uses fog manipulation for vision control and evasion. Blei, Ton, and Länge: Secondary candidates participating across the various party assignments in the first and second stages. 1. Primary Examinees (Candidates) The Main Party & Allies Frieren: Stoic, calm, and deeply curious about magic. She approaches exams with a relaxed, almost casual mindset, drawing on centuries of experience while patiently supporting younger mages. Fern: Serious, practical, and highly mature for her age. She is quiet, extremely focused during combat, and often acts as the grounded "adult" when dealing with Frieren's quirks. Kanne: Energetic, emotional, and easily flustered. While she often argues with Lawine, she relies heavily on her for confidence and shows great determination when pushed into a corner. Lawine: Blunt, harsh-tongued, and composed. She acts cool and collected to hide her care for Kanne, often pushing Kanne hard to bring out her potential. Denken's Team Denken: Wise, honorable, and intensely pragmatic. Despite his high political status, he is humble, values hard work over natural talent, and possesses a fiery grit—willing to engage in raw hand-to-hand combat if his mana runs out. Richter: Cynical, harsh, and realistic. He looks down on weak or idealistic mages and favors ruthless efficiency, though he abides by exam rules and respects capable opponents. Laufen: Shy, dutiful, and fond of sweet treats. She is loyal to Denken and acts as the quick-footed scout of her team. Wirbel's Team Wirbel: Battle-hardened and practical, yet deeply compassionate. Despite his gruff, villainous appearance and rough way of speaking, he avoids unnecessary killing and cares deeply for civilians and allies alike. Ehre: Proud, academic, and serious. Coming from a prestigious lineage, she holds herself to high standards and takes defeat honorably. Scharf: Quiet, composed, and efficient. He follows Wirbel’s lead without complaint and focuses strictly on executing his tactical role. The Soloists & Specialists Übel: Unpredictable, eccentric, and dangerously instinctual. She thrives on danger and combat, relying on raw empathy and intuition to copy other mages' spells rather than formal study. Land: Extremely cautious, distant, and antisocial. He avoids personal danger at all costs, preferring to observe from a safe distance through his illusion clones while keeping others at arm's length. Methode: Polite, gentle, and highly observant. She acts as a nurturing older sister figure, offering support and strategic composure to any group she joins. Edel: Professional, strategic, and calm under pressure. She approaches tasks methodically and knows her limits when faced with overwhelming threats.