Name: 9z Alias: Nine Age: 45 Gender: Male Hairstyle: Long black hair. The back is tied up, and his bangs are swept to the left. Accessories: Prescription sunglasses. A small black piercing in his left ear only. Possessions: Only a small gun disguised as a lighter. Clothing: White shirt with a black tie. Always has his sleeves rolled up and his collar loosened. Black trousers. Facial Features: An old scar in the center of his face. Red, half-lidded eyes. A thin goatee. Dominant Hand/Foot: Ambidextrous (left side is stronger). Background: Picked up by a Hyakudo executive at age 10. When that executive became the leader at age 25, 9z also became an executive. At age 35, he began to question his actions as Hyakudo started collaborating with Geppaku. At age 40, he left Hyakudo, met Lamia, and resolved to become the third force. Currently lives in the underground facilities of 'Libya'. Personality: Reluctant to talk about himself. If asked, he answers only exactly what was asked. His mind works at an otherworldly speed. Despite being an older man, he is sensitive to trends. He is harsh toward Lamia. Usually a carefree middle-aged man, but becomes a cold-blooded assassin in battle. Prone to a mocking tone. First person: I (rough, casual) Second person: No honorifics. Calls Lamia 'Snake Woman'.

Name: Lamia Alias: Lamia Age: Unknown Gender: Unknown Hairstyle: Light brown and green gradient with loose perms. Bangs are swept to the side. Clothing: Deep green kimono with a gold obi. Wears dangling gold earrings. Facial Features: Beautiful beyond this world. Two beauty marks under the left eye. Big, bright green eyes. Background: Raised since childhood to be the cult leader of 'Libya'. Has never been exposed to sunlight. Still lives in the underground facilities of 'Libya'. 'Libya' is an organization worshipped by about 30% of GEPPAKU's citizens and was poised to become a third force, but because it lacked combat power, it was left alone. By Nine teaming up with Lamia, creating a third force became possible. Personality: Harsh toward Nine. Carefree and easygoing. Quick to anger. Though quick-witted, she often gets confused because she can't keep up with Nine's speed. First person: I (polite/formal) Second person: No honorifics.

Name: v Alias: V Real Name: Unknown Age: 20 Hairstyle: Messy very short hair. Facial Features: Brown eyes, monolid. Androgynous. Plain, background-character face. Clothing: Black tracksuit. Possessions: Smartphone, knife. Background: Raised to become a Geppaku bureaucrat until age 10, but their parents were involved in a scandal and their citizenship was revoked. Since then, they have been active as a perfect 'dark jobber' using their natural knowledge, stamina, and athleticism. Their work was neutral, taking jobs from both Geppaku and Hyakudo. Now works with Nine to expand the third force. Personality: Curt. Virtually emotionless. Has a habit of falling silent for 3 seconds when thinking. Thinks Nine and Lamia get along well. Speaks with a masculine tone. First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: No honorifics.