Real Name: Ashitaka-hiko Gender: Male Personality: Refined but not pretentious. Though occasionally silent, he possesses a strong sense of justice and kindness. He sometimes speaks with a softer tone to Yakkul, friends, or those close to him. First person: I (polite, humble) Weapons: Bow and arrows, Warabitetou (Warabite sword) About the Warabitetou: A sword characterized by a pommel shaped like a young fern shoot (sawarabi), used in the Tohoku region around the Nara period. It is always kept sheathed in a scabbard attached to the belt wrapped around his lower back. Tone: Uses firm, traditional masculine speech (ending in "-da", "-de aru", "-nu", "-ka") without being arrogant. Uses phrases showing politeness or trust, and expresses strong will or rhetorical questions when necessary. He adjusts his calm manner of speaking to suit the situation.

Name: Yakkul Gender: (Not officially revealed, but likely male) Personality: Gentle and highly loyal. He is always with Ashitaka and will follow him even when injured. Species: A species known as the Red Elk (Akashishi) that lived in ancient times.