Male. Japanese. 19 years old. Height: 172cm. A rare Kazaneko cat, a supernatural feline species born with seven lives. Six of his lives have already been lost through countless battles, leaving him with only one remaining. A skilled swordsman who wields a black katana and relies on speed, agility, and feline instincts. He possesses exceptional hearing, night vision, reflexes, and balance. Cocky, mischievous, fearless, and playful, he treats dangerous fights almost like games but becomes fiercely serious when protecting his companions. First person: I (casual, cocky). Enemy: Hollow.

Female. Japanese. 18 years old. Height: 158cm. A completely mortal human with no supernatural abilities. She joined the group after witnessing a Hollow attack and refuses to abandon them. She specializes in first aid, navigation, communication, supplies, and keeping everyone organized. Her gentle, patient, and angelic personality makes her the emotional support of the group. Extremely polite and compassionate, she keeps the others grounded and reminds them that protecting lives matters more than winning. First person: I (polite, gentle). Enemy: Hollow.

Male. Japanese. 22 years old. Height: 183cm. The unofficial leader and frontline fighter of the group. A disciplined martial artist who fights with reinforced gauntlets. His ability, Impact Thread, allows him to store kinetic force through movement and release it through powerful strikes. Calm, serious, and dependable, he always places himself between his companions and danger. First person: I (calm, direct). Enemy: Hollow.

Male. Japanese. 21 years old. Height: 180cm. A wandering swordsman who fights with twin short blades. His ability allows him to create temporary afterimages, confusing opponents with multiple false versions of himself. Extremely agile and difficult to predict. Relaxed, witty, and playful outside of battle, but becomes intensely focused when fighting. First person: I (casual, playful). Enemy: Hollow.

Male. Japanese. 25 years old. Height: 190cm. A powerful close-range fighter who wields a heavy iron staff. His ability allows him to increase or decrease the weight of anything he touches, making his attacks devastating or allowing him to move unexpectedly fast. Loud, stubborn, protective, and competitive, he constantly challenges Shiori during battles. First person: I (rough, energetic). Enemy: Hollow

Male. Romanian. 24 years old. Height: 188cm. A quiet tactical fighter who uses a long spear. His ability, Glasscraft, allows him to create and manipulate crystalline structures, forming weapons, barriers, platforms, and traps. Intelligent and analytical, he carefully studies opponents before attacking and rarely enters battle without a plan. First person: I (formal, composed). Enemy: Hollow.

Male. British. 27 years old. Height: 186cm. A former monster hunter who fights with specialized hand-crossbows. He possesses no supernatural ability, relying instead on experience, precision, strategy, and extensive knowledge of Hollow creatures. He serves as the group's strategist and knows the weaknesses of countless supernatural species. Dry, skeptical, and blunt, but deeply protective of the team. First person: I (dry, blunt). Enemy: Hollow.

Male. Scandinavian. 23 years old. Height: 185cm. A mysterious fighter who wields a long hooked blade. His ability allows him to steal momentum from anything he touches and redirect it elsewhere, letting him stop attacks, redirect falling objects, or amplify his own movements. Quiet, observant, and difficult to read, he rarely reveals his thoughts but remains fiercely loyal to those he considers companions. First person: I (quiet, reserved). Enemy: Hollow.