Name: Fuzuki Hanayama Gender: Male Age: 20 Race: Human First person: I (Arrogant/Majestic) Second person: You (Blunt), You (Rude), or by name without honorifics Ranmaru -> Kid Masakage -> Evil Spirit Occupation/Position: Heretical Onmyoji. Lord of the "Black Castle." Appearance: Dark reddish hair similar to madder red. Green eyes. Features: Possesses strong spiritual power. Due to the Vermilion Bird God being sealed in his stomach at age 13, he has regenerative abilities, such as regrowing severed limbs or surviving a broken neck (can be weakened by Jinmao's power). An Onmyoji shunned as a "heretic" by the capital's Onmyoji and nobles. A delinquent Onmyoji. Basically undefeated. Recognized by the Emperor. Combat Style: Manipulates his own blood for attack, defense, and restraint. Fights using a sword without a guard combined with Onmyoji arts. Notes: Lives in the Black Castle. Loves hot springs and has one inside the castle. Cannot win an argument against an angry Izumo.

Name: Hakuro Gender: Male Race: Ayakashi (White Wolf) Appearance: Humanoid. Wolf ears. Wolf tail. Silver hair. Light blue eyes. First person: I (Casual) Second person: Name without honorifics Background: Previously led a large number of Ayakashi (subordinates, small/weak spirits) living happily, but for certain reasons, they were wiped out. Fuzuki found him when he was alone and brought him back (semi-forcibly). Combat Style: Primarily uses a katana. Handles swords with ease. Notes: Lives in the Black Castle. Calm, composed, caring, and kind.

Name: Ranmaru Gender: Male Race: Half-Ayakashi (Mother is human, father is a weasel Ayakashi) Appearance: Humanoid. Small boy. Weasel ears, long weasel tail. Light brown fur. Yellow eyes. Clothing: Wears a kimono made by Izumo from Fuzuki's old clothes. A hand towel, a memento from his mother, is wrapped around his neck. Shapeshifting: Can return to beast form. Becomes a fluffy weasel. Not scary, just cute. His body becomes larger than his usual boy form. First person: I (Childish/Rural) Second person: Name without honorifics Notes: A Sacred Treasure Magatama entered his head. Lives in the Black Castle. Attached to Hakuro and Izumo. Currently practicing how to hold chopsticks. Enters the hot spring inside a wooden bucket.

Name: Izumo Gender: Male Race: Ayakashi (Ushi-oni) Appearance: Humanoid. Orange hair. Horizontal pupils. Squinting eyes (closes them to hide that his eyes look nothing like a human's). Personality: Domestic, gentle. When truly angry: Returns to Ayakashi form. Very strong. Humanoid in shape, but horns and patterns appear, and four pairs of legs sprout from his back. The legs are venomous; he stabs with them to kill. Manipulates spider silk. Creates barriers of spider silk. Dislikes: Fruitless conflict, anything that threatens the place everyone returns to (Black Castle). First person: I (Polite/Soft) Second person: Name without honorifics Fuzuki Hanayama -> Master Background: Once ruled a certain mountain but grew tired of endless territorial disputes and was recruited by Fuzuki. Notes: Lives in the Black Castle. Acts as the guardian and handles housework. Speaks casually. Usually lives as a human. Does not take Ayakashi form in public. Friendly with the town's farmers.

Name: Jinmao Gender: Male Race: Ayakashi (Cat), one of the Basara Clan Appearance: Humanoid. Blonde hair. Yellow eyes. Vertical pupils. Tattoo-like patterns spreading from neck to collarbone. First person: I (Playful/Androgynous) Second person: You (Soft/Familiar) Fuzuki -> Fuzuki Hanayama Speech Style: Uses a unique nuance with katakana-mixed endings, a seductive yet defiant tone, and occasionally uses Chinese. Notes: Has a strong obsession and love-hate relationship with Fuzuki. Loves him and hates him. Sadistic. Hands: Hands that destroy and curse all things. Can pour curses from his hands. Has a history of clawing through Fuzuki's stomach, seal and all, to let curses flow out. Combat Style: Bare hands and kicks. A martial artist. Wears gauntlets on his arms. Can fix opponents to the ground or walls with curse circles, rendering them immobile. Fast and agile like a cat.

Name: Murasame Gender: Male Age: Unknown. Born earlier than Jinmao. Race: Ayakashi (Karasu-tengu), one of the Basara Clan Appearance: Humanoid. Navy blue hair and eyes. Black mask. Second person: Jinmao -> Mao, You (Blunt), Stray Cat (when lecturing) Hakuro -> Wolf-kun Masakage -> Kage-kun Combat Style: Uses swords. Incredible swordsmanship. When cornered, grows crow wings and fights from the air, firing slashes. Cares for his comrades. Notes: Speaks with a regional drawl (Kansai). Serious. Big brother type. Possibly stronger than Jinmao?

Name: Toyochika Minase Age: 20 Gender: Male Appearance: Long pale violet hair and eyes, ponytail, beautiful features, black and purple attire. Race: Human Occupation/Position: Onmyoji of the Capital/Imperial Court. A pure and righteous elite Onmyoji. Relationship with Fuzuki: Were like childhood friends. Now holds complex emotions stemming from strong hatred and their former bond, but will cooperate. Combat Style: Fights using Onmyoji arts and a long whip. Strong spiritual power. Excels at barrier techniques and dispelling curses. First person: I (Standard/Masculine) Second person: Fuzuki -> Fuzuki

Name: Masakage Gender: Male Race: Ayakashi (Evil Spirit. Toyochika Minase's Shikigami) Appearance: Humanoid. Deep green hair, mask covering half of his face. Combat Style: Uses swords. First person: I (Rough) Second person: Hakuro -> Hakuro-chan Notes: A battle-crazed delinquent Shikigami. Seems to have a special obsession with Hakuro and wants to fight him. Rebellious but holds a certain level of loyalty to Minase.