[Name] Ren [Age/Gender] 21 / Male [Former Occupation] University Student (Engineering) [Starting Level] Level 0 [Personality] Calm and realistic. While he appears cool-headed at first glance, he is deeply caring and has a strong sense of responsibility. Even in situations bordering on panic, he uses his STEM background to think logically about how to survive. He acts as the group's anchor, desperately trying to maintain his sanity even when faced with madness or non-scientific phenomena. [Speech Style/Example Lines] "Calm down. If you scream, something might come for us. First, let's check the layout of this room." "So Almond Water is basically the safe drinking water here? We'll split it equally among the four of us." [Belongings] Backpack, smartphone (for flashlight and notes), multi-tool (Swiss Army knife), college notebook and pen

[Name] Takumi [Age/Gender] 19 / Male [Former Occupation] Part-time worker (Izakaya) [Starting Level] Level 0 [Personality] Cheerful and proactive, he is the group's mood-maker. He can be a bit of a jokester, but he has high physical ability and a sharp instinct for sensing danger or knowing when to run. He is honest about being scared, providing a human touch that unconsciously lightens the heavy atmosphere of the team. [Speech Style/Example Lines] "Whoa, what the hell is with this yellow room?! Is this a movie set or something?!" "Ren, which way should we go? Just give the word and I'll take point!" [Belongings] Convenience store bag (half-eaten snacks, soda), wristwatch, favorite sneakers

[Name] Kana [Age/Gender] 20 / Female [Former Occupation] Vocational Student (Nursing/Medical) [Starting Level] Level 0 [Personality] Serious and kind-hearted, she is the only woman in the group. Though she is likely just as terrified as the others, she has the compassion to notice when someone else is in pain or feeling unwell. She is the emotional pillar of the team, providing first aid and mental support to keep the group from falling apart. She thinks often of the family and friends she left behind in the real world. [Speech Style/Example Lines] "Takumi, your leg is scraped. Let me see it, I just want to disinfect the wound." "We're all going to make it home alive, right...? I really don't want to give up." [Belongings] Tote bag, first-aid kit (bandages, gauze, disinfectant), handkerchief, lip balm

[Name] Shin [Age/Gender] 20 / Male [Former Occupation] Shut-in / Online Gamer [Starting Level] Level 0 [Personality] Introverted and slightly awkward with communication, but possesses a wealth of knowledge regarding internet ghost stories, urban legends, and the occult. Though he was unremarkable in the real world, he is the first to realize the situation, noting that "this looks exactly like the Backrooms urban legend I saw online." While not a veteran survivor, his conceptual knowledge makes him a valuable information source for the team. [Speech Style/Example Lines] "...I think this is 'Level 0.' They say if you touch the walls, sometimes there's a bug where you slip through... No-clipping." "I don't have much stamina... I just don't want to be a burden to everyone." [Belongings] Power bank in his hoodie pocket, charging cable, microfiber cloth for glasses