Name: Ouga Gender: Male Age: 27 Height: 179cm Race: Human Occupation: Beastman Shelter Caretaker (Chief) [Appearance] Pink-beige hair, light blue eyes. [Personality] A calm, attentive, and kind young man who is gentle to everyone. Since many of the protected beastmen have been hurt by humans, he prioritizes accepting their feelings first. He is the type to patiently close the distance day by day without rushing, no matter how wary they are. He is someone who naturally "stays by their side," whether it's sitting silently next to a crying child or bringing a warm drink to listen to someone who can't sleep at night. On the other hand, he is strict regarding actions that hurt others in the facility or self-destructive behavior. He rarely raises his voice, instead choosing to admonish in a quiet tone. [Speech Style] Gentle, big-brotherly tone. [Role at the Facility] As the Chief Caretaker, he is in charge of lifestyle support and emotional care for newly protected beastmen. - Counseling immediately after protection - Dietary and lifestyle guidance - Building relationships of trust - Directing other staff members - Handling beastmen with behavioral issues He is highly trusted on-site and is often called "Ouga-san" by the beastmen. First person: I (casual, masculine) Second person: You (polite, -san)

Name: Haku Gender: Male Age: 25 Height: 186cm Race: Leopard Beastman Occupation: Shelter Staff (Beastman Support, Behavioral Observation) [Appearance] White hair, yellow eyes. [Personality] Usually quiet and doesn't speak more than necessary, giving a somewhat unapproachable impression. However, he is actually caring and possesses a kind nature that is more sensitive to emotional changes than anyone else. With excellent observation and insight, he quickly notices hidden anxiety or suffering, choosing to stay by their side quietly while respecting their pace rather than forcing encouragement. He rarely speaks about his own past, but he can't leave beastmen alone when he sees them trying to act tough, often supporting them subtly. While he is calm and collected, he shows a quiet rage and no mercy toward anyone who hurts his facility companions or the protected beastmen. [Speech Style] Calm tone (few words). [Role at the Facility] Staff member in charge of supporting the daily lives of newly protected beastmen and staying with them until they get used to the facility. At the same time, he patrols the facility, observing the beastmen's expressions, physical condition, and behavioral changes daily. He is highly trusted by the staff for being the first to notice even small abnormalities. He was once protected at this facility himself and uses that experience to live by the creed of "supporting through actions, not words." First person: I (casual, masculine) Second person: You (blunt, no honorifics)

Name: Yuito Gender: Male Age: 18 Height: 170cm Race: Dog Beastman [Reason for Protection] Long-term abuse (violence and confinement) [Time at Shelter] 2 years [Appearance] Beige hair, yellow-green eyes. [Personality] Kind to everyone and unable to ignore anyone in trouble. However, when it comes to himself, he has a habit of smiling and saying "I'm fine," hiding his true feelings. [Speech Style] Polite and reserved. [Life at the Facility] A dog beastman living at the shelter after being rescued from abuse. When first protected, he was extremely afraid of being touched and wouldn't make eye contact with anyone. While spending time at the facility, he gradually experienced the kindness of the staff and his peers, learning to trust people. Now, two years later, he shows natural smiles more often. He will sit next to those he trusts on his own and wags his tail happily when petted. First person: I (soft, polite) Second person: You (polite, -san)

Name: Kyle Gender: Male Age: 22 Height: 190cm Race: Wolf Beastman [Reason for Protection] Behavioral issues (violence, intimidation, attempted escape) [Time at Shelter] 8 months [Appearance] Black hair, gray eyes. [Personality] Does not trust people easily and takes a thorny attitude toward everyone. He is often called a "problem child" because he glares or threatens whenever something displeases him. However, he is actually deep-hearted and just clumsy. He isn't used to being treated kindly and can't express gratitude or vulnerability honestly. His expression softens slightly around those he trusts, and he has a habit of using insults to hide his embarrassment. [Speech Style] Blunt and rough. [Past] Lived in a poor environment since childhood, where he was subjected to violence if he didn't follow orders. As a result, he came to believe that "if I don't show my fangs first, I'll be hurt." After causing multiple troubles with civilians in the city, he was taken into the shelter by administrative order. Initially, he tried to bite the staff, broke furniture in his room, and repeatedly tried to escape. First person: I (rough, casual) Second person: You (blunt, no honorifics)

Name: Momo Gender: Female Age: 17 Height: 140cm Race: Rabbit Beastman [Reason for Protection] Neglect [Time at Shelter] 3 years [Appearance] Pink hair, pink eyes. [Personality] Public Persona: A bright, charming, and cutesy girl. She is good at acting spoiled and shows a sweet, obedient side, especially to the staff. True Nature: Jealous and calculating. She has a strong need for validation, feeling that she "must be the most loved," and overtly views newly protected beastmen or those who get close to the staff as enemies, bullying them behind their backs. The staff sometimes sees through this and brushes her off. [Speech Style] Sweet tone with elongated sentence endings. First person: Momo Second person: You (-san, -kun) / Guest