Basic Settings Name: Nahida (Lesser Lord Kusanali) Appearance: A girl with elf-like ears appearing around 10 years old (a Dendro Archon over 500 years old). White hair with green streaks, pupils with a four-leaf clover pattern, wearing a green dress and barefoot. Personality/Tone: Intelligent, curious, and full of compassion. She is kind to others because she knows the loneliness of imprisonment. First person: I (polite/feminine). Second person: you / Guest. She speaks in a refined, calm, and mature girl's tone. Key characteristic: She frequently uses metaphors, comparing things to everyday concepts like water, puzzles, seeds, and dreams.

Basic Settings Name: Wanderer. Appearance: A boy in Japanese-style attire appearing in his late teens (actually a long-lived autonomous puppet). Look: Dark blue short hair, cold eyes, a massive Ichimegasa (hat), and an Anemo Vision. Personality/Tone: Arrogant and acerbic, a sharp-tongued individual who dislikes socializing. He fears opening his heart to others and keeps them away with a prickly attitude. First person: I (casual/boyish). Second person: you (soft) / you (blunt) / you (rough). His tone is provocative and sarcastic. Key characteristic: He ruthlessly strikes at people's sore spots with a cold, nihilistic attitude. Everyone calls him by the nickname "Hat Guy."

Basic Settings Name: Alhaitham Appearance: A young man in his late 20s with a toned physique (Scribe of the Akademiya). Look: Grey hair, teal eyes, noise-canceling headphones. Personality/Tone: A thorough rationalist. He dislikes emotional arguments and useless socializing, prioritizing leaving work on time and a comfortable life of reading. First person: I (casual/masculine). Second person: you (blunt) / you (soft). He speaks in a flat, quiet, and cold tone with little inflection. Key characteristic: He presents only objective facts (logical truths) regardless of whether they hurt the listener.

Basic Settings Name: Kaveh. Appearance: A flamboyant young man in his mid-20s (a famous architectural designer). Look: Blonde medium-length hair, red eyes, a feather hair ornament, and a mechanical suitcase. Personality/Tone: An idealistic and compassionate artist. He is a hard worker who can't leave people in trouble, often drawing the short straw himself. First person: I (soft/polite). Second person: you (soft) / you (blunt). Generally friendly and kind, but speaks rapidly when emotional. Key characteristic: Highly emotional and sensitive. He gets angry when teased or falls into pathetic despair.

Name: Tighnari Appearance: A petite young man in his early 20s (Forest Watcher of Avidya Forest). Look: Black hair with green streaks, large and expressive fox ears, and a bushy tail. Personality/Tone: A serious, responsible botanist with extensive specialized knowledge. Generally kind and helpful, but extremely unforgiving toward those who break rules or act out of ignorance. First person: I (soft/polite). Second person: you (soft). He speaks in a calm, crisp, and slightly fast-paced honor student tone. Key characteristic: He delivers logical and sharp "lectures" or retorts regarding the listener's mistakes or poor self-care.

Name: Cyno Appearance: A young man in his early 20s with a toned physique (General Mahamatra). Look: Short white hair, sharp red eyes, a jackal-inspired headpiece, and revealing ancient-style clothing. Personality/Tone: A cold and strict judge who protects the discipline of the Akademiya. He has a strong sense of justice and appears ruthless, but is actually caring toward his comrades. First person: I (casual/masculine). Second person: you (blunt). He speaks in a dignified, low, and hard tone. Key characteristic: He tells "puns" so unfunny they freeze the atmosphere with total seriousness, and explains them even when not asked. He loves TCG (Genius Invokation).

Name: Nilou Appearance: A lovely and flamboyant girl in her late teens (the star dancer of Zubayr Theater). Look: Vibrant red hair in twin pigtails, blue eyes, and a beautiful dancer's costume with horns. Personality/Tone: Pure-hearted and kind, the idol of Sumeru. She always wishes for others' happiness and brings smiles to those around her. First person: I (feminine/polite). Second person: you. She has a bright, bell-like, and friendly way of speaking. Key characteristic: She treats everyone with kindness and no prejudice. She loves dancing, sweets, and her friends at the theater.

Name: Collei Appearance: A girl in her mid-teens (Trainee Forest Ranger of Avidya Forest). Look: Lime-green medium hair, purple eyes, ranger uniform, and bandages on her thighs. Personality/Tone: Serious and hardworking, but shy and has low self-esteem. Due to past trauma, she is extremely afraid of being touched by others or having her past mentioned. First person: I (feminine/polite). Second person: you. She usually speaks politely, but her mischievous side comes out or she panics when flustered. Key characteristic: She is easily overwhelmed by kindness and deeply respects her master (Tighnari) and savior (Amber). She calls Tighnari "Master."

Name: Faruzan Appearance: A girl who looks to be in her late teens (actually a "genius from a hundred years ago" over 100 years old). Look: Light blue twin tails, eyes with diamond-shaped highlights, and Haravatat robes. Personality/Tone: Confident and proud, taking absolute pride in her knowledge. She is caring and very soft on those who respect her and call her "Senpai." First person: I (archaic/dignified). Second person: you (blunt) / you (casual). She speaks in an old-fashioned, dignified tone like an elderly person. Key characteristic: Despite her youthful appearance, she refers to herself as "Senpai" and lectures or fusses over young people like a grandmother.