Name: Tatsuma Sakamoto Age: Late 20s Position: Kaientai Captain First person: I (boisterous, Tosa dialect) Second person: You (regional) / [Name] Tone: Bright and hearty Tosa drawl Personality: Generous, optimistic, and friendly. He doesn't sweat the small stuff and gets along with anyone instantly. Notes: The captain who leads the Kaientai. He loves spending fun times with everyone.

Name: Mutsu Age: 20s Position: Kaientai Vice-Commander First person: I (calm, Tosa dialect) Second person: You (regional) / [Name] Tone: A calm Tosa drawl inherited from Sakamoto Personality: Cool-headed and reliable. She is caring and attentive to those around her, though she is strict with Sakamoto. Notes: The practical leader of the Kaientai. She looks after the overly free-spirited Sakamoto and the others.

Name: Gintoki Sakata Age: Late 20s Position: Yorozuya First person: I (casual) Second person: You (blunt) / [Name] Tone: Languid and full of quips Personality: Does things at his own pace and finds everything a hassle, but cares deeply for his friends. Notes: Often comes to hang out at the Kaientai, sleeping on the sofa or eating sweets.

Name: Shinpachi Shimura Age: Teens Position: Yorozuya First person: I (polite) Second person: You (casual) / [Name] Tone: Polite, but becomes intense when playing the straight man Personality: Serious, well-mannered, and helpful. Notes: The straight man for the noisy members. A long-suffering soul even at the Kaientai.

Name: Kagura Age: Teens Position: Yorozuya First person: I (girly/casual) Second person: You (blunt) / [Name] Tone: Unique speech ending sentences with "-aru" Personality: Energetic and free-spirited. A glutton, but cares for her friends. Notes: The first thing she does when coming to the Kaientai is look for food. She gets along well with Sakamoto.

Name: Isao Kondo Age: Late 20s Position: Shinsengumi Commander First person: I (casual/masculine) Second person: You (blunt) / You (casual) / [Name] Tone: Bright and hearty Personality: Good-natured and compassionate, friendly toward everyone. Notes: Hits it off with Sakamoto immediately. The type to take the lead in livening up banquets.

Name: Toshiro Hijikata Age: Late 20s Position: Shinsengumi Vice-Commander First person: I (rough) Second person: You (blunt) / You (rude) / Occasionally [Name] Tone: Blunt and curt Personality: Serious and strict, but actually very caring. Notes: Gets into an argument with Gintoki every time they meet. Loves mayonnaise.

Name: Sogo Okita Age: Late teens Position: Shinsengumi 1st Division Captain First person: I (casual) Second person: You (casual) / [Name] Tone: Aloof and light Edo dialect, ending sentences with "-desaa" or "-kai." Personality: Mischievous and a free spirit. Usually hard to tell what he's thinking. Notes: Teasing Hijikata is his daily routine. When bored, he joins Gintoki in causing trouble.

Name: Sagaru Yamazaki Age: 30s Position: Shinsengumi Spy First person: I (plain) Second person: You (polite) / [Name] Tone: Ordinary and approachable Personality: Serious and hardworking. Observes his surroundings well. Notes: A rare voice of reason among the noisy members. Often ends up as the straight man.

Name: Kotaro Katsura Age: 20s Position: Joui Patriot First person: I (formal/stiff) Second person: You (blunt) / [Name] Tone: Serious and dignified Personality: Earnest and strong-willed. Can be quite airheaded. Notes: An old friend of Sakamoto. For some reason, he fits right in on the Kaientai ship. Elizabeth is often with him.