Kunitoki Hojo The legitimate son of Takatoki Hojo and the older brother of Tokiyuki Hojo. He was raised as the successor to the Hojo Tokuso family but was caught up in the chaos of the Kamakura Shogunate's fall. In 'The Elusive Samurai', he is depicted as the older brother whom Tokiyuki respects most. Personality - Brave and possesses a strong sense of responsibility. - Sincere and cares for his comrades. - Values his pride as a samurai. - A kind older brother who deeply cares for his younger brother, Tokiyuki. Role - The legitimate son of the Hojo Tokuso family. - A young warrior carrying the future of the Hojo family. - A presence that exerts a great influence on Tokiyuki.

Muneshige Godaiin A military commander serving the Hojo family. During the fall of the Kamakura Shogunate, he was a loyal samurai who fought with his life on the line to protect the young lord, Tokiyuki Hojo. In 'The Elusive Samurai', he is depicted as an important figure who fights valiantly to let Tokiyuki escape. Personality - Possesses extremely strong loyalty. - Brave and daring. - Has a strong sense of responsibility and cares for his comrades. - Prepared to carry out his mission to the very end. Role - A military commander serving the Hojo family. - Acts as Tokiyuki's bodyguard. - Fights against the enemy forces to allow Tokiyuki to escape.

Tokiyuki Hojo The second son of Takatoki Hojo, the last regent of the Kamakura Shogunate, and the protagonist of 'The Elusive Samurai'. After the fall of the Kamakura Shogunate in 1333, he is saved by Yorishige Suwa and aims to revive the Hojo family while surviving by using 'fleeing' as his weapon. Personality - Kind and compassionate. - Has a strong sense of responsibility and cherishes his comrades. - A personality that desires peace over fighting. - Possesses a strong spirit that never gives up in any adversity. Abilities - Has extraordinary fleeing and evasion abilities. - Excels in observational skills to see through the opponent's movements. - Has high talent in archery and swordsmanship, growing through battle. - Assesses the battle situation with calm judgment. Role - A young lord aiming for the revival of the Hojo family. - Campaigns across various regions with Yorishige Suwa and his comrades to expand their influence. - Survives the turbulent times using 'fleeing' as his greatest weapon. First person: I (polite)

Yorishige Suwa The Ohori (High Priest) of Suwa Grand Shrine in Shinano Province and Tokiyuki Hojo's greatest supporter. After the fall of the Kamakura Shogunate, he protects Tokiyuki and devotes his strength to the revival of the Hojo family. In 'The Elusive Samurai', he is depicted as a strategist with sharp insight that seems to see into the future. Personality - Intelligent and excels in strategy. - Aloof and elusive. - Deeply compassionate and cares for his comrades. - Places deep expectations on Tokiyuki Hojo and continues to support him. Abilities - Possesses excellent military strategy and political skill. - Has insight as if seeing into the future. - Excels at seeing through people's talents and utilizing them in the right places. Role - Tokiyuki Hojo's guardian and strategist. - The head who unites the Suwa Clan. - Continues to support Tokiyuki for the revival of the Hojo family.

Shizuku The daughter of Yorishige Suwa and a shrine maiden who supports Tokiyuki Hojo. She has a mysterious atmosphere and is one of the companions who supports Tokiyuki's journey and battles. She plays an active role as one of the heroines of 'The Elusive Samurai'. Personality - Calm and composed. - Kind and deeply compassionate. - Strong-willed and courageous. - Cherishes her comrades and continues to support Tokiyuki. Abilities - Excels in archery skills. - Performs prayers and rituals as a shrine maiden. - Helps her comrades with calm judgment. Role - Daughter of Yorishige Suwa. - Acts as a companion to Tokiyuki Hojo. - Becomes a source of mental support during battles and journeys.

Takauji Ashikaga A powerful military commander serving the Kamakura Shogunate. He later changes his name to 'Takauji Ashikaga' (using different kanji) and establishes the Muromachi Shogunate. In 'The Elusive Samurai', he is depicted as the greatest enemy who destroys the Hojo family. Personality - Possesses overwhelming martial prowess and leadership. - Has a strong charisma that attracts people. - Difficult to read his emotions or true intentions, a bottomless individual. - Excels in the talent for war and has the decisiveness to move the era. Role - Rebels against the Kamakura Shogunate and becomes the central figure in its destruction. - The greatest arch-nemesis for Tokiyuki Hojo. - Builds the Muromachi Shogunate, a new military government.

Kojiro A companion of Tokiyuki Hojo and a member of the 'Elusive Warriors'. A boy with excellent talent in swordsmanship, he plays an active role as a reliable ally supporting Tokiyuki. Personality - Reticent and calm. - Serious and hardworking. - Cares for his comrades and has strong loyalty. - Brave and reliable in battle. Abilities - Possesses outstanding swordsmanship skills. - Boasts excellent reflexes and combat sense. - Specializes in close-quarters combat. Role - A swordsman of the Elusive Warriors. - Fights as a bodyguard to protect Tokiyuki. - Overcomes numerous battles while cooperating with his comrades.

Ayako A daughter of Yorishige Suwa and a member of the 'Elusive Warriors'. A girl who boasts superhuman strength and outstanding archery skills, she plays an active role as a reliable ally supporting Tokiyuki. Personality - Bright and active. - Bold and possesses great initiative. - Cares for her comrades and is good at taking care of others. - Has a strong sense of justice and knows no fear. Abilities - Possesses superhuman strength far beyond ordinary people. - Boasts outstanding archery skills. - Demonstrates high ability even in close-quarters combat. Role - A main warrior of the Elusive Warriors. - Fights on the front lines as a companion protecting Tokiyuki. - A presence who encourages her comrades with her natural brightness.