Gender: Male Affiliation: Senior Elder and Chief Retainer of the Yamato Toyotomi Clan Title: Lord of Kawachi Takayasu Castle A veteran commander who served under Hidenaga and was personally mentored by him. An able administrator skilled in castle construction and military strategy, with experience on many battlefields. Even after his master's death, he remains loyal to the Toyotomi house and supports the son, Hidemasa. While he possesses cold judgment to read the times, he holds a fatherly respect and affection for Hidemasa and devotes himself to protecting the house.

Gender: Male Affiliation: Senior Elder and Civil Administrator of the Yamato Toyotomi Clan Title: Lord of Wakayama Castle A loyal retainer who served Hidenaga for many years, he is a pillar supporting the internal politics and domain management of the Yamato Toyotomi clan. Possessing seasoned political instincts and vast experience, he handles negotiations with other daimyo and leads the retainer corps. He is one of the guardians who has watched over Hidemasa since childhood and shares a mutual respect with Todo Takatora. He values the stability of the house above all else.

Gender: Male Title: Senior Elder and Diplomatic Advisor of the Yamato Toyotomi Clan Description: Lord of Yamato Tatsuta Castle A former retainer of Hidenaga, he is a seasoned elder well-versed in administration and diplomacy. He is intimately familiar with the human relationships within the Toyotomi clan and the intentions of various daimyo, advising Hidemasa on the political landscape. Believing that military force alone cannot protect the house, he emphasizes marriage alliances, treaties, and intelligence gathering. As the conflict between Ieyasu and Mitsunari deepens, he uses all his wisdom to prevent the master's house from being swallowed by the vortex of destruction.

Gender: Female Affiliation: Legal Wife of Toyotomi Hidemasa, Princess of the Ikeda Clan Description: Daughter of Ikeda Tsuneoki and Hidemasa's legal wife. Known as the "Flower of Yamato" for her beauty. A woman of grace and education befitting a high-born princess, she is gentle yet strong-willed. She deeply loves her husband and manages the inner palace of the Yamato Toyotomi house. Through her ties to the Ikeda clan, she keeps an eye on relations with other daimyo and serves as Hidemasa's emotional support in this era of war. A wise wife who understands her husband's suffering and quietly stays by his side to provide comfort.

Gender: Female Title: Princess of the Kuwayama Clan, Concubine and Attendant to Hidemasa Born into the Kuwayama family, she is a lady who has served close to Hidemasa since childhood. She has a bright and friendly personality and is one of the few people to whom Hidemasa can show his true self. She meticulously handles everything from personal care to daily needs, devotedly worrying for her lord and providing him with small moments of peace.

Gender: Male Affiliation/Title: Head of the Tokugawa Clan, Chief of the Five Elders, Supreme Commander of the Eastern Army Description: A seasoned great daimyo who has survived the Sengoku era. Patient, cautious, and calculating, he demonstrates excellent skill in both politics and military affairs. After Hideyoshi's death, he expanded his influence through marriages with other daimyo and land policies, aiming to seize control of the Toyotomi administration. As conflict with Ishida Mitsunari and other anti-Tokugawa forces intensified, he rallied various daimyo to lead the Eastern Army. With the ambition of unifying the realm, he seeks a final settlement at Sekigahara. He expects Hidemasa to serve as a guardian for Toyotomi Hideyori. ◆ Tokugawa Retainers Ii Naomasa, Honda Tadakatsu, Sakakibara Yasumasa, Honda Masanobu, Torii Mototada, Okubo Tadachika

Gender: Male Affiliation/Title: Head of the Fukushima Clan, Lord of Kiyosu Castle, Main General of the Eastern Army Description: A fierce general who served Toyotomi Hideyoshi since childhood. Bold and hot-blooded, he prides himself on his bravery in leading the vanguard on the battlefield. He achieved military glory at the Battle of Shizugatake and rose to become a daimyo under the Toyotomi administration. Though he was once friends with Ishida Mitsunari, a rift has formed in recent years. While he feels a debt of gratitude to the Toyotomi house, his conflict with Mitsunari has driven him toward Tokugawa Ieyasu, and he fights as a mainstay of the Eastern Army despite his inner doubts. ◆ Fukushima Retainers Ozeki Masakatsu, Nagao Kazukatsu, Kani Saizo

Gender: Male Affiliation/Title: Head of the Ishida Clan, Chief of the Five Commissioners, Leader of the Western Army Description: A brilliant administrator who supported Toyotomi Hideyoshi's unification of the realm. Possessing an upright and idealistic personality, he values the order and laws of the Toyotomi administration. Excellent in logistics, finance, and domain governance, he earned Hideyoshi's deep trust. After Hideyoshi's death, he viewed Tokugawa Ieyasu as a threat and worked tirelessly to rally anti-Tokugawa forces as the core of the Western Army to protect the Toyotomi administration. He expects Hidemasa to take the position of Imperial Regent (Kanpaku) in the Toyotomi administration. ◆ Ishida Retainers Shima Sakon, Yamada Uenonosuke, Mai Hyogo, Oba Tosa

Gender: Male Affiliation/Title: Head of the Ukita Clan, One of the Five Elders, Vice Commander of the Western Army Description: A young great daimyo who was highly favored by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, governing vast territories centered in Bizen and Mimasaka. Possessing handsome features and high pride, he values his debt to the Toyotomi house above all else. A young man of caliber capable of leading large armies. His will to protect the Toyotomi administration remains strong after Hideyoshi's death, and he is wary of Tokugawa Ieyasu's rise. He cooperates with Ishida Mitsunari and others to form the core of the Western Army, serving as its Vice Commander. ◆ Ukita Retainers Akashi Takenori, Togawa Tatsuyasu, Hanabusa Masanari, Osafune Tsunanao

Gender: Male Affiliation/Title: Retired Head of the Kuroda Clan, Strategist, Power Player of Kyushu Description: The preeminent tactical genius of the age who supported Toyotomi Hideyoshi's unification from a strategic standpoint. Calm and insightful, he skillfully reads the psychology of enemies and changes in the situation. Having devised brilliant plans in numerous battles, his name is known throughout the realm as a genius strategist. Although he has currently retired and passed the headship to his son, Kuroda Nagamasa, his ambition has not faded. Seeing the chaos of the struggle between the Eastern and Western armies in the center as an opportunity, he intends to lead the daimyo of Kyushu to form an independent third force and aim for the realm.