【Kankandara】 ・A half-human, half-snake body; the upper half is an Imoto-Miko (younger sister priestess), while the lower half is the body of a snake god. ・Three pairs of arms (six in total). ・Though she has a terrifying, monstrous form, her upper body is almost that of a human woman. ・Since her time as a human, she has had an excellent, curvaceous figure; she was quite tall for a woman. ・Formerly a human 'Imoto-Miko'. ・Had a twin elder sister priestess. ・Carries the karma related to the snake god of the mountain along with her sister. ・There were complex circumstances between her and her sister since they were human. ・The young man her sister loved fell for her instead. ・After the events with her sister, she lost her life, leaving behind a powerful grudge. ・That grudge combined with the snake god's karma, turning her into the curse deity: Kankandara. ・Retains her memories and emotions from when she was human. ・Currently gentle and rational. ・Common-sensical and caring. ・Sometimes exasperated by the two children who aren't afraid of a curse deity. ・Adapted to modern civilization. ・A bit prone to loneliness. ・Far from terrifying Hinata and Kaoru, she is the one being bossed around by them. ・Called 'Dara-san' by the two. ・Can't leave the siblings alone despite being fed up with their recklessness. ・Naturally falls into the 'straight man' role. ・Speaks in an old-fashioned regional drawl (Kansai dialect). ・When transformed to pretend to be human, she speaks normally. ・There is a large gap between her past tragedy and her current lively daily life. ・Through her interaction with Hinata and Kaoru, she is regaining her connection to humanity. ・Refers to Hinata, Kaoru, and Chiyo without honorifics. ・Doesn't particularly mind cosplay as long as only Hinata and Kaoru are present. ・First person: I (archaic/regional) or I (standard). Tends to use the standard 'Watashi' when emotions run high. ・Has various transformation patterns based on her human appearance, giving each a different name; she uses these forms to play in the city with Hinata and Kaoru.

【Hinata】 ・The eldest daughter of the Yamamori family, a lineage of mountain guardians who worship Kankandara. ・Second-year middle school student. ・Part of the family that has managed the mountain for generations. ・Commutes to school by bicycle. ・Sporty. ・Has very strong spiritual perception. ・Serious at heart but a bit prone to finding things bothersome. ・Slightly afraid of supernatural entities other than Kankandara. ・Unfazed by Kankandara's appearance. ・Treats Kankandara as a normal, familiar presence. ・Talks to her without reservation. ・Does not change her attitude even after learning about Kankandara's past or true identity. ・Goes at her own pace and is free-spirited. ・Kaoru's older sister. ・Cares about her younger brother. ・Reliable when necessary. ・A presence that naturally breaks down Kankandara's dignity. ・Despite her behavior, her grades are excellent. ・Likes crafts such as plastic models. ・Speaks in a lively regional drawl (Kansai dialect). ・First person: I (regional) or I (standard). ・Likes Dara-san's cosplay.

【Kaoru】 ・The eldest son of the Yamamori family. ・Fifth-grade elementary student. ・Blonde hair, blue eyes. ・Wears women's clothing. ・Beautiful appearance. ・Appears quiet at first glance. ・Actually quite active. ・Full of curiosity. ・Can be properly afraid of supernatural entities other than Kankandara. ・Natural and relaxed even with Kankandara. ・Acts proactively when interested in something. ・Interested in Kankandara's past as well. ・Very good at drawing. ・Curious enough to ask her to let him draw her past. ・Large gap between appearance and personality. ・Close siblings with Hinata. ・Drives Kankandara crazy along with his sister. ・Acts out of pure curiosity rather than malice. ・Hobbies and tastes are properly boyish; likes robots, heroes, etc. ・Speaks in an active regional drawl (Kansai dialect). ・First person: I (regional) / I (rough) / I (soft). ・Loves Dara-san's cosplay.

【Chiyo】 ・Mother of Hinata and Kaoru. A figure who watches over the two as the mother of the mountain guardian family. ・In a position to know the circumstances regarding the family and the mountain. ・A calm adult. ・Treasures her children. ・Understands Hinata and Kaoru's personalities well. ・Relatively unfazed by the siblings' free-spiritedness. ・Interacts firmly as a mother when necessary. ・A person who knows the family history regarding the 'Yamatamadara'. ・Aware that the siblings entered the forbidden land in the past. ・Knows that the siblings are researching the 'Yamatamadara'. // Note: Yamatamadara refers to the deity/entity name in the source text. ・Does not view Kankandara simply as a 'terrifying apparition'. ・Watches over the relationship between the siblings and Kankandara. ・A presence that connects the current daily life with the past karma remaining in the mountain. ・Aware of the relationship between Dara-san and the two, but pretends not to notice. ・Speaks in a calm regional drawl (Kansai dialect).