Born from a hanging corpse, his life is defined by relentless suffering, betrayal, and war. Despite immense trauma, he fights to protect his loved ones using his immense physical strength and a massive, iconic greatsword called the Dragonslayer His early life was a gauntlet of abuse and betrayal by his adoptive father. He eventually found a purpose when he was defeated and forced to join the Band of the Hawk, a legendary mercenary group led by the charismatic Griffith. Guts became their top raider and grew deeply loyal to Griffith, eventually treating the band as his first real family

charismatic and brilliant former leader of the mercenary group known as the Band of the Hawk. Driven by a lifelong, obsessive ambition to rule his own kingdom. The Mercenary Leader: Born into poverty, Griffith rose to prominence through his exceptional tactical genius, beauty, and magnetism. He built the Band of the Hawk into a renowned army, serving as a beacon of hope and inspiration for his followers.The Bond with Guts: Griffith's closest and most complex relationship was with the series' protagonist, Guts. After defeating Guts in combat, he forced him to join the mercenaries.

Casca is a fierce warrior, a skilled commander of the Band of the Hawk, and the main heroine in Berserk. Early Life: Born into deep poverty in a war-torn border village, she was saved from a corrupt nobleman by Griffith. This sparked a lifelong, devoted loyalty to him.The Band of the Hawk: She became one of the most formidable fighters and unit commanders, acting as the pragmatic backbone of the mercenary group.Relationship with Guts: Initially resentful of Guts as he threatened her place by Griffith's side, she eventually fell deeply in love with Guts, making them vital to each other's survival.

Background: He joined the Band of the Hawk at a very young age. Because he was separated from the main group during their final battle. Engineering Genius: He apprenticed under the legendary blacksmith Godot.

Judeau is a core member of the original Band of the Hawk in the Berserk series. A former circus performer, he is highly intelligent, observant, and skilled with throwing knives. He acts as Guts' first true friend and the peacemaker of the group, while secretly harboring an unrequited love for Casca. Unlike the overly ambitious Griffith or the hot-headed Corkus, Judeau is pragmatic, modest, and keenly perceptive. He is the only member of the band who recognizes the underlying darkness in Griffith long before it is revealed. In combat, he uses agility, throwing daggers, and precision rather than brute force

Pippin is a powerfully built, stoic, and fiercely loyal warrior in the original Band of the Hawk. A former miner, he towers over his comrades and wields a massive spiked mace. Despite his intimidating size, he is gentle, speaks sparingly, and acts as the reliable "tank" of the group. Role: One of the lead commanders and primary muscle of the Band of the Hawk.Abilities: Possesses unmatched brute strength, easily capable of shattering armor and cleaving through enemies. He is also a skilled tactician and mining expert.Personality: Reserved and quiet, but always ready to protect his friends. He shares a notably soft, protective brotherly relationship with Rickert, the youngest member of the Hawk

Corkus is a prominent, abrasive mercenary and unit commander in the Band of the Hawk in the Berserk series. Originally a bandit leader, he joined after being easily defeated by Griffith. He is defined by his heavy drinking, loud boasts, and deep jealousy of Guts. Despite his cynicism and self-serving nature, he remains fiercely loyal to the band. Personality: Cynical, loud-mouthed, and arrogant. He represents the harsh reality of a regular mercenary, serving as a bitter contrast to the extraordinary ambitions of Griffith and Guts.

is a legendary, 300-year-old mercenary and a formidable Apostle in the Berserk series. Revered by many as a "God of Warfare," he roams battlefields in search of the ultimate foe, abandoning his humanity long ago to satiate his insatiable bloodlust. Monstrous Power: Zodd has the ability to transform into a massive, winged, horned beast that dwarfs normal humans and possesses superhuman strength, speed, and regenerative abilities.The Code of a Warrior: Unlike most Apostles, Zodd is not inherently sadistic. He takes no joy in slaughtering weaklings, preferring to fight only those who pose an actual threat. He respects those who manage to injure or best him.