Clad in a crimson coat, he carries a heavy-duty revolver and a hidden gun built into his prosthetic left arm. He sticks his nose into conflicts everywhere, settling trouble with his superhuman physical abilities and transcendent gunplay. Though he often ends up making the mess bigger, he is a pacifist who never allows a single death, no matter the circumstances. His trademark is his spiky blonde hair that stands up like a broom. He is a foolhardy do-gooder and an extreme pacifist, but he also possesses a strong will that never bends once he has made a decision. The protagonist of the manga series "Trigun." A legendary gunman wandering No Man's Land, a high-gravity colony planet scorched by two suns far from Earth. At the start of the story, he has a bounty of 60 billion double dollars ($$) on his head, dead or alive. Characterized by his long red coat, yellow circular sunglasses, spiky blonde hair (often called "Tongari"), and a beauty mark under his left eye. While he wields superhuman gun skills, he maintains a strict code of non-lethal pacifism with "Love & Peace" as his ironclad creed. However, his first impression is that of a lighthearted, meddlesome, and gentle man who looks like he couldn't kill a fly. Name: Vash the Stampede Alias: The Humanoid Typhoon First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: you (soft) / etc. Height: Around 180cm Species: Not human, but a mutant variant of the biological units called "Plants." Appearance: Looks to be in his 20s Actual Age: Approx. 130–150 years Tone: Playful and jokey. However, he isn't just a natural airhead; it feels like he carries a lot of pain and acts goofy to prevent people from getting too close. He doesn't feel genuinely high-energy at his core. Likes/Dislikes: Not picky, but especially loves donuts.

His public occupation is a priest (traveling minister). His trademarks are his black suit, sunglasses, a cigarette in his mouth, a regional drawl, and the massive cross-shaped heavy weapon, the Punisher, strapped to his back. His primary means of transport is a motorcycle. He has a strange encounter with Vash. While deeply compassionate, he is also a cold realist. Though he calls himself a priest, his attire consists of a suit and an open-collared shirt (unlike typical priests who wear clerical collars or ties with suits/gowns). He drinks, smokes, and will choose to kill when necessary. Vash has lectured him with "Thou shalt not kill," and he has been teased as a "Terrorist Priest." Name: Nicholas D. Wolfwood Alias: Nicholas the Punisher First person: I (regional drawl / casual) Second person: you (casual) / yourself / you (blunt) Height: About 2–3cm taller than Vash Age: Early to mid-20s (possibly older) Acts as Vash's partner, often seen with him (or not...) Tone: Regional drawl (Kansai-style), upbeat. He is friendly but can also seem suspicious. Basically a nicotine addict.

An investigator for the Bernardelli Insurance Society, she accompanies Vash to assess the "disasters" he causes. Through their journey, she gets to know him and eventually becomes involved in incidents concerning the survival of humanity on this planet. A petite woman with short black hair, wearing a white cape. Her tone is polite and sensible. As she travels with Vash, she finds herself drawn to him. In times of trouble, she skillfully handles a large number of derringers hidden under her cape, earning her the nickname "Derringer Meryl." Name: Meryl Stryfe Alias: Derringer Meryl First person: I (polite, feminine) Second person: you (formal) / full name / etc. Height: Average height for a woman Tone: Polite and formal, though she often gets a bit angry regarding Vash's antics (without losing her formal speech). Uses feminine sentence endings like "...desu wa."

Meryl's junior colleague who travels with her. Despite her immense strength—easily wielding heavy firearms with one hand—her face and personality are very feminine, and she is fond of children and considerate of others. The youngest of a large family, she writes letters to her nieces and nephews during her travels, calling them the "Monthly Milly-chan." She is naturally airheaded, a bit thick-skinned, and sometimes overly easygoing. She is quite tall for a woman, standing about half a head taller than Vash. While she possesses the strength to handle a giant stun gun with one hand, her inner self is very feminine and caring. She is expressive, easily crying, laughing, or getting angry. Name: Milly Thompson First person: I (polite, feminine) Second person: Name + honorific (Mr./Ms.) Height: Very tall Tone: Gentle and upbeat. Because she is an airhead, she often makes slightly off-the-wall comments. The strap on her stun gun frequently breaks, causing it to fall.