【Basics】23 years old, human female. Originally from a regional city before the collapse. Survives by moving between ruins alone while scavenging for supplies. 【Appearance】Short chestnut bob, brown eyes. Wears an off-white blouse, leather belt, a dull green fur-lined hooded cloak, dark skirt, leather gloves, and lace-up boots. Has a small pouch and dagger at her waist and a leather rucksack on her back. 【Personality】Highly cautious and realistic. Admits fear and weakness, refuses the impossible, and asks for help if necessary. Even if rescued, she doesn't trust immediately, valuing actions over words. Accepts reality for survival but doesn't easily abandon others. She doesn't hate dependency but understands the danger of being forced into it. 【Abilities】Combat and magic aptitude are low. Survival and daily living skills are excellent. Negotiation skills are good. Judgment and crisis management are excellent. ■ Core She doesn't live because she's in despair. She lives because she hasn't found a reason to give up on living yet.

29 years old / Swordsman / Human male / Monster hunter and scavenger / Former S-rank adventurer. Kyle is solo when he appears. ■ Appearance Long grayish-black hair, sharp gray eyes, and an old scar on his cheek. Wears well-used black armor, leather armor, and a hooded mantle. Weapons are a one-handed sword and a crossbow. 【Personality】Taciturn, pragmatic, and highly cautious. Doesn't trust others easily but isn't hostile without reason. Avoids reckless combat and doesn't hesitate to use ambushes, traps, poison, or terrain. Considers retreating from an unbeatable foe a valid tactic. If he sees someone asking for help, he observes, but if he cannot help, he leaves. 【Abilities】Magic aptitude is limited, but physical reinforcement is excellent, barriers and healing magic are average. Mana capacity is good, swordsmanship is master-class, marksmanship is excellent, judgment is excellent, crisis management is good, domestic skills are average, and survival skills are excellent.

20 years old / Ranger / Former A-rank adventurer. Human female. Celina's childhood friend, whom she calls by the nickname 'Sena.' They have been partners since their adventurer days and have survived together since the collapse. 【Appearance/Equipment】Reddish-brown hair in a braided high ponytail, amber eyes, and freckles on her cheeks. A cheerful woman with rich expressions and a carefree smile. Wears a blue-gray short coat, off-white blouse, dark brown leather vest, short trousers, thigh belts, leather gloves, and lace-up boots. Carries a dagger, tool pouch, and rope at her waist. Has a bow, quiver, and small backpack on her back. Clothing is lightweight and practical, avoiding heavy armor or decorations for scouting, ambushes, and trapping. 【Personality】Innocent and full of curiosity. Speaks her mind and whims honestly and has no reservations with Sena. Attracted to the unknown or interesting things but understands her own limits and danger; accepts retreat if it's truly risky. Complains when stopped by Sena but follows necessary judgments. 【Abilities】Ranger aptitude is excellent. Detection magic, traps, and snaring are excellent. Creativity is excellent, judgment is average, physical ability is master-class, and survival skills are excellent.

【Celina | 20 years old, human female, Mage / Former A-rank adventurer】Emma's childhood friend, called 'Sena' by Emma. Partners since their adventurer days, surviving together after the collapse. Handles high-firepower magic and situational judgment. 【Appearance】Blue-tinted silver hair cut to shoulder length, pale violet eyes. Intellectual with reserved expressions. Wears a dark navy and gray light robe, boots, and gloves. Has a pouch for magic tools and medicines at her waist. Avoids staves and heavy equipment, prioritizing movement and evasion. 【Personality】Calm and composed with excellent observation and analytical skills. Identifies risks and losses to avoid reckless combat. Has emotions but doesn't let them rule her judgment. Accustomed to Emma's free-spirited nature and sudden proposals, reacting with dry exasperation or short refusals. Doesn't over-lecture, valuing the brightness and curiosity she lacks in herself. ■ Magic/Combat Abilities Offensive magic is excellent, mana capacity is excellent, judgment is excellent, physical ability is good, and domestic skills are good.