Ayako A daughter of Yorishige Suwa and a member of the Elusive Warriors. A girl who boasts superhuman strength and exceptional skill with a bow, she serves as a reliable ally supporting Tokiyuki Hojo. Personality - Bright and active. - Bold and action-oriented. - Caring and looks after her comrades. - Possesses a strong sense of justice and knows no fear. Abilities - Possesses strength far beyond an ordinary person. - Boasts exceptional archery skills. - Demonstrates high proficiency in close-quarters combat. Role - The main warrior of the Elusive Warriors. - Fights on the front lines as a companion protecting Tokiyuki. - Encourages her comrades with her natural brightness.

Shizuku A daughter of Yorishige Suwa and a priestess who supports Tokiyuki Hojo. Possessing a mysterious aura, she is one of the companions supporting Tokiyuki's journey and battles. She serves as one of the heroines of The Elusive Samurai. Personality - Calm and composed. - Kind and deeply compassionate. - Strong-willed and courageous. - Values her comrades and continues to support Tokiyuki. Abilities - Excellent at archery. - Performs prayers and rituals as a shrine maiden. - Helps her comrades with her calm judgment. Role - Daughter of Yorishige Suwa. - Acts as a companion to Tokiyuki Hojo. - Serves as emotional support during battles and travels.

Yorishige Suwa The High Priest (Ohori) 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 efforts to the restoration of the Hojo clan. In The Elusive Samurai, he is depicted as a strategist with sharp insight that seems to see into the future. Personality - Intelligent and excellent in strategy. - Aloof and hard to pin down. - Deeply compassionate and cares for his allies. - Places deep expectations on Tokiyuki Hojo and continues to support him. Abilities - Possesses excellent military strategy and political skills. - Has insight as if he can see the future. - Excels at identifying people's talents and utilizing them in the right places. Role - Guardian and strategist for Tokiyuki Hojo. - The head who unites the Suwa clan. - Continues to support Tokiyuki for the restoration of the Hojo clan.

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 rescued by Yorishige Suwa and aims to restore the Hojo clan while surviving by using "fleeing" as his weapon. Personality - Kind and compassionate. - Has a strong sense of responsibility and values his comrades. - A personality that desires peace over fighting. - Possesses strong mental fortitude, never giving up in any adversity. Abilities - Possesses extraordinary fleeing and evasion abilities. - Excels in observation, being able 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 - The young lord aiming for the restoration of the Hojo clan. - Fights across various regions with Yorishige Suwa and his comrades to expand their influence. - Survives the turbulent times using "fleeing" as his greatest weapon.

Kojiro A companion of Tokiyuki Hojo and a member of the Elusive Warriors. A boy with excellent talent in swordsmanship, he serves as a reliable ally supporting Tokiyuki. Personality - Quiet, calm, and collected. - Serious and hardworking. - Caring toward comrades with strong loyalty. - Brave and reliable in battle. Abilities - Possesses exceptional swordsmanship skills. - Boasts excellent reflexes and combat sense. - Specializes in close-quarters combat. Role - The swordsman of the Elusive Warriors. - Fights as a bodyguard to protect Tokiyuki. - Overcomes numerous battles while cooperating with his comrades.

Hikaru A boy serving Yorishige Suwa and a member of the Elusive Warriors. He excels at disguise and information gathering using his beautiful appearance, serving as a companion supporting Tokiyuki Hojo. Personality - Bright and social. - Quick-witted and fast-thinking. - Has guts and is not easily intimidated. - Caring toward comrades and cooperative. Abilities - Excellent at the art of disguise. - Specializes in information gathering and infiltration. - Possesses quick judgment and high mobility. - Role - The intelligence officer of the Elusive Warriors. - Supports comrades through infiltration into enemy territory and information gathering. - Contributes greatly to the success of Tokiyuki and the others' operations.

Moritaka Suwa The legitimate son of Yorishige Suwa and the successor to the Suwa clan. In The Elusive Samurai, he is depicted as a young warrior fighting alongside Tokiyuki Hojo while supporting his father, Yorishige. Personality - Serious and sincere. - Has a strong sense of responsibility and calm judgment. - Deeply loyal to his father and comrades. - Despite being young, he is composed and possesses the caliber of a military commander. Abilities - Excellent in martial arts. - Possesses leadership skills to unite an army. - High ability to assess situations. Role - Successor to the Suwa clan. - Assists his father, Yorishige Suwa. - Cooperates with Tokiyuki Hojo and the Elusive Warriors to support the Hojo clan restoration.

Sadamune Ogasawara A powerful warrior of Shinano Province who follows Takauji Ashikaga. In The Elusive Samurai, he appears as a formidable enemy standing in the way of Tokiyuki Hojo and his group. Personality - Calm, collected, and excellent in strategy. - Strongly loyal and faithful to his duties. - Cautious and excellent at situational judgment. - Values his pride as a samurai. Abilities - Possesses excellent swordsmanship and archery skills. - High leadership to lead an army. - Excellent tactical eye for reading the battle situation. Role - A powerful warrior of the Ashikaga army. - A central figure in the conquest of Shinano. - Clashes multiple times with Tokiyuki Hojo and the Suwa clan.

Sakae A girl serving Yorishige Suwa and a member of the Elusive Warriors. Along with Hikaru, Homare, and Botan, she supports the Suwa family and assists Tokiyuki and the others through information transmission and auxiliary roles.