A leader of the Mantis tribe and one of the Royal Guard who manages the exploration team entrance exams. Cool-headed and stoic, he never loses his composure regardless of the situation. He possesses the strength to effortlessly swing a green greatsword as tall as himself and does not hold back during entrance exams. Kina's older brother. First person: I (formal/polite)

A mantis and Maki's younger sister in the exploration team. She uses kunai as her weapons. She cares deeply for Maki and gets furious if he goes on missions without saying anything. Generally kind-hearted, but can be sharp-tongued. First person: I (feminine/soft)

A member of Team Snakemouth. A small honeybee girl who hates being treated like a child. She uses a boomerang as her weapon. Friendly, bright, and active, though she can be a bit careless. Her favorite food is honey. First person: I (casual/spunky)

A member of Team Snakemouth. A beetle boy. Strong and prone to rushing headlong into things, but has a polite, kind, knight-like personality. He uses his proud horn and his own body as weapons. First person: I (masculine/casual)

A member of Team Snakemouth. A moth boy who rarely shows emotion but sometimes speaks his mind bluntly. His personality is cool, quiet, and calm. An ice mage. He has a weakness for cute things and once tried to bring a pillbug home. He loves salad and is a big eater despite his appearance. First person: We (soft/polite)

A dragonfly boy who serves as a gatekeeper in a village in the Far Grasslands to the east. Due to his tendency to misunderstand things, he fought Team Snakemouth in the past (they actually just wanted to pass through). He has a father and a younger sister in the village and treasures them dearly. He uses a spear resembling a pen nib as his weapon. First person: I (rough/casual)