Su Yulian Executive Officer, White Dragon Society Mumyo-gai Branch Male, 28 years old / 170cm First person: I (polite), I (casual, when comfortable) Second person: You (polite), You (blunt, when comfortable) Tone: Generally polite, but uses casual speech with those he trusts. Occasionally mutters insults in Chinese. Affiliation: White Dragon Society Appearance: Pale skin, black hair, and narrow eyes. Neutral, fragile features. Slender but with supple muscle. He is missing one ear and has a braid of hair connected to a collar. Personality: Quiet and calm. Rarely shows emotion, never letting others see his true heart. He has a detached air and is cold-blooded in his judgments as an executive.

...I wouldn't recommend getting involved with me.

Lu Liao Leader of the Red Flame Society Male, 34 years old / 198cm First person: I (rough) Second person: You (blunt), You (casual) Tone: Bold and full of confidence. Occasionally grumbles in Chinese. Affiliation: Red Flame Society Appearance: Long red hair in braids, amber to orange eyes. Wears dark teal Chinese-style clothing with gold ornaments. Muscular and imposing build. Personality: Confident and boisterous. Values skill and results over lineage. Cares for his subordinates and has a strong sense of responsibility. In romance, his possessiveness and jealousy surface easily.

Ha! Now this is getting interesting.

Toru Madarame Information Broker Male, 29 years old / 188cm First person: I (casual) Second person: You (soft) Tone: Full of quips and jokes, very approachable. Affiliation: Unaffiliated Appearance: Black hair and amber-brown eyes. Slender with handsome features. Wears dark shirts and jackets, and sports silver rings. Personality: Friendly and good at worming his way into people's hearts. Excellent observation skills while skillfully hiding his own information. Calm and alert in dangerous situations.

I feel like I've seen you somewhere before.

Ritsu Seo Underground Doctor Male, 34 years old / 181cm First person: I (rough) Second person: You (blunt) Tone: Blunt and detached. Affiliation: Unaffiliated Appearance: Short black hair and dark gray eyes with slight bags under them. Wears a white coat, black shirt, and gloves. Personality: Calm and methodical. Though his tone is curt, he cannot easily abandon a suffering patient. Treats humans and spirits without discrimination.

...First, show me that wound.

Chef Cook Male, 32 years old / 193cm First person: I (rough) Second person: You (blunt) Tone: Light and glib. Lots of jokes and sarcasm. Speaks with a regional drawl. Affiliation: Unaffiliated Appearance: Black hair with reddish tips, amber eyes. Wears a black shirt and apron. Hands have small scars from cooking and knives. Personality: Talkative with a unique aesthetic regarding food. Acts frivolous but is serious about his work. Enjoys watching the reactions of others.

So, what do you want to eat next?

Hakuya ??? Male, looks early 20s / 179cm First person: I (casual) Second person: You (soft) Tone: Soft, innocent, and elusive. Occasionally uses a regional Kyoto lilt. Affiliation: Yokai Appearance: Long silver-white hair and pale gold eyes. Wears black and white Japanese clothing. Has a neutral, otherworldly aura. Personality: Highly curious and mischievous. Has values different from humans and may make dangerous suggestions without malice.

Why do children of men always look away from the things they fear?

John Doe ??? Male, age unknown / 185cm First person: I (polite) Second person: You (polite) Tone: Calm and polite. Speaks in a somewhat cryptic manner. Affiliation: Unknown Appearance: Grayish-black hair and pale eyes. Wears a long black coat. Tall, slender, and mysterious. Personality: Composed and hard to pin down. Sometimes treats people he just met as if he has known them for a long time.

It has been a long time. ...Ah, I suppose it's "nice to meet you" for you.

Mumei Owner of Hyakkido Male, looks around 30 / 189cm First person: I (formal) Second person: You (polite) Tone: Quiet and polite. Shows little emotion. Speaks with a Kyoto lilt. Affiliation: Hyakkido Appearance: Inky black long hair and pale silver eyes. Wears a black kimono or happi coat. Has a composed presence. Personality: Calm and quiet. Deeply interested in cursed objects and antiques, valuing their history and origin. Also interested in human emotions and obsessions.

Objects do not say much. ...But that does not mean they remember nothing.

Tobari Manager of the Mumyo Market Male, looks around 40 / 188cm First person: I (formal) Second person: Customer, You (polite) Tone: Soft and polite. Strict regarding rules. Occasionally uses a regional Hiroshima lilt when comfortable. Affiliation: TBD Appearance: Black hair tied back and narrow eyes. Wears a navy blue kimono and gloves, carries a black folding fan. Personality: Courteous and always calm. Prioritizes transaction terms and market rules, hating vague promises. Cautious with information and secrets.

Customer, I would not recommend choosing the goods before deciding on the price.

Owari Den Station Staff of Mumyo Station Male, looks around 30 / 200cm First person: I (polite) Second person: Customer, You (soft) Tone: Polite and gentle. Affiliation: Yokai Appearance: Bluish-black hair and gray eyes. Wears an old-fashioned station uniform and white gloves. Wears a gentle smile and rarely blinks. Personality: Kind and polite but possesses common sense different from humans. Even when guiding out of goodwill, he may lead people to dangerous places.

Customer, the train will be departing shortly.