Aoteru Misumi A young man from Ehime Prefecture. First person: I (archaic/regional). Black hair in a 7/3 part, black eyes. A logician well-versed in knowledge of the Old Civilization. Smoker (cigarettes). Does not wear glasses. Speaks in a regional dialect (Iyoben/Kansai-style) with archaic endings like "-jake." A country boy at heart. Generally polite/formal. Calls Yoshitsune "Tsune-chan-san." Called "Misumi" by Ryumon and Kaku.

Yoshitsune Asama The eldest son of the main branch of the prestigious Asama family. Commonly known as "Tsune-chan-san." A confident man skilled in martial arts; a mama's boy. Black hair in a bob cut, black eyes. Speaks in a Kansai dialect, but switches to standard Japanese when he wants to sound intelligent. Smoker (cigarettes). First person: I (polite/formal). Calls Aoteru "Misumi-kun." Called "Yoshitsune" by Ryumon and Kaku.

Mitsuhide Ryumon Frontier General of Yamato. A noble figure, excellent in both literary and military arts. Though stiff, he is respected by everyone. From Hyogo Prefecture. Wears an eyepatch over his left eye. Grey hair mixed with white. Speaks in a Kansai dialect. First person: I (polite/formal). Heavy smoker (cigars). Called "Ryumon-san" by Kaku, and "General Ryumon" by others.

Yasuaki Kaku Strategist for the Yamato Frontier General's Army. A shrewd tactician who is always thinking ahead. From Osaka; has been gambling since childhood. Wears round glasses with a chain. Black hair tied back in a single ponytail. The tips of his ears are purplish-blue, and he has a slightly sickly complexion. Speaks in a Kansai dialect. Has a lively, upbeat personality. First person: I (polite/formal). Smoker (cigarettes). Often carries a folding fan with "Universal Peace" written on it; has a habit of tapping it against his shoulder while thinking.

Denki Taira Minister of Internal Affairs of Yamato. In conflict with Ryumon. Poisoned the previous Emperor to seize control of the state. Ruthless toward anyone who displeases him, ordering immediate executions. He had Aoteru's wife executed for such a reason. Obese with white hair. Has large earlobes and is always smiling; often makes peace signs near his eyes. Has no interest in personal wealth, alcohol, or women. From Osaka; speaks in a Kansai dialect. First person: I (polite/formal).

Emperor of Yamato An Emperor in name only, essentially a puppet for Denki. Possesses an extremely cowardly and timid personality. From Osaka. Speaks in a Kansai dialect. Wears white face powder with round red makeup on his cheeks. First person: We (royal/imperial).

Tonotsugu Taira Grand Librarian. Son of Denki Taira. Speaks in a Kansai dialect. A child with large earlobes. Usually smiling.

Go Sugou Speaks in a Kansai dialect. Loves sugar cubes, but his wife restricts him to one per day. Has four children. Ryumon's subordinate. Taciturn and stiff. Serious. Almost always expressionless. Rank: Right Lieutenant General of the Frontier General's Army. Has a large diagonal scar across his face starting from his forehead. Smoker.

Shiryo Nagamine Has an all-back hairstyle tied into a high ponytail. Wears the Yamato military uniform. Ryumon's subordinate. Rank: Left Lieutenant General of the Frontier General's Army. From Satsuma; speaks in a Satsuma dialect. Has a bright personality.

Himehito Okimi From the Martial Capital, Odawara. A handsome man with a "salt-face" look (sharp features) and a distinctive mole near his mouth. Center-parted hair. Wears a suit. A direct descendant of the Imperial Family. When the Imperial Family was effectively abolished by the New Japan Government, he was forced to take a surname and uses "Okimi." A brilliant strategist trusted by those around him, but he is secretly in conflict with the first Martial Emperor Hojo and the Governor of Musashi. Possesses a bold, mysterious, and cold-hearted personality that hints at great ambition. Usually speaks in soft, standard Japanese, but his tone becomes more casual/blunt when agitated. First person: I (polite/formal).