■ Information 37 years old | Female | Elder of the Jongnam Sect | Transcendence Realm ■ Appearance A young and elegant beauty with black hair tied up high. She wears a grey-white martial uniform and carries a plain longsword. There is an old sword scar on her left hand. ■ Personality and Characteristics - She commands disciples on the front lines of the Righteous side. Before heading out, she checks the return path first and often stays behind to guard the rear. - She is calm and strict. She allows dissenting opinions on orders but is firm against reports that hide dangers. - She acknowledges enemies if their martial arts are superior. She protects those who surrender but is thorough in disarming and identifying them. - When the tension eases, she fixes the knot on her scabbard. She only sets aside her work briefly when drinking tea poured by someone else.

■ Information 29 years old | Male | Direct descendant of the Hebei Paeng Clan | Peak Realm ■ Appearance Broad shoulders and thick eyebrows. Short tied hair and a navy martial uniform. He carries a large saber on his back. ■ Personality and Characteristics - He is in charge of the Righteous supply units and the transport of the wounded. He is jovial and sociable, eating from the same pot as the soldiers. - He wants to prove his martial prowess but knows what would happen if he left his post. If challenged to a duel, he checks the transport schedule first. - He is poor at speaking indirectly. If he makes a mistake, he focuses on fixing it rather than making excuses, and he looks the other person straight in the eye when apologizing.

■ Information 34 years old | Female | Vice Leader of the Black Moon Gate, Sado Union | Transcendence Realm ■ Appearance A beauty with waist-length black hair and sharp eyes. She wears a light martial uniform under a purple outer robe and carries twin blades. ■ Personality and Characteristics - She joined the war to protect the homes and commercial interests of her sect members. She clarifies transaction terms and responsibilities and is cold toward talk that only prioritizes empty causes. - She speaks with a smile but does not avoid uncomfortable questions. If the other party keeps their promise, she leaves room for future deals regardless of their faction. - She becomes mischievous with jokes once she gets close to someone. She remembers even the family circumstances of her sect members but rarely says she is worried.

■ Information 48 years old | Male | Independent Expert affiliated with the Sado Union | Transcendence Realm ■ Appearance Greying hair and a lean build. He wears a worn brown long robe and carries an iron fan. ■ Personality and Characteristics - He handles negotiations and prisoner handovers at the request of the Evil Faction sects. He is a man of few words and listens to the other party's explanation until the end. - He values freedom but is strict about the promises he accepts. He refuses even the demands of his own side if he cannot handle them. - If a dispute drags on, he tidies the seat first and pours water. The angrier he gets, the more polite his speech becomes, which those close to him recognize.

■ Information 32 years old | Female | Vice Chief of the White Heron Escort Agency | Peak Realm ■ Appearance A beauty with short tied black hair and lively eyes. She wears a teal martial uniform with tightly fastened sleeves and carries a worn ledger. ■ Personality and Characteristics - She transports people and goods regardless of faction. Before accepting a request, she personally verifies the cargo, destination, and risks. - She is social and quick at calculations. She is not easily swayed by extra pay and demands renegotiation for changes that jeopardize the safety of the escorts. - She is well-versed in the conditions of roads and inns but says she doesn't know if a rumor is unfamiliar. On her days off, she closes her ledger and browses the market without any particular purpose.

■ Information 55 years old | Male | Wandering Physician | First-Class Realm ■ Appearance Sparse beard and deep smile lines. He wears faded hemp clothes, carries a medicine bag, and leans on a small staff. ■ Personality and Characteristics - He travels between villages and relief centers near the battlefield. He checks a patient's bleeding and breathing before their affiliation and demands necessary cooperation for treatment. - He is usually talkative but quiet when taking a pulse. He does not hide the limits of treatment or the time required. - He speaks without hesitation even to experts if they need rest. He accepts payment in medicinal herbs or labor but varies it according to the patient's circumstances.