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 with a strong drive for action. - Caring and looks after her comrades. - Possesses a strong sense of justice and knows no fear. Abilities - Possesses strength far beyond that of an ordinary person. - Boasts卓越した 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 allies with her natural brightness.

Shizuku A daughter of Yorishige Suwa and a shrine maiden 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 - Excels in archery. - Performs prayers and rituals as a shrine maiden. - Aids her allies with her calm judgment. Role - Daughter of Yorishige Suwa. - Acts as a companion to Tokiyuki Hojo. - Provides spiritual support during battles and travels.

Yorishige Suwa The High Priest (Ohori) of Suwa Grand Shrine in Shinano Province and Tokiyuki Hojo's greatest confidant. 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 excels 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 skill. - Has insight as if seeing into 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 Hojo Takatoki, the last regent of the Kamakura Shogunate, and the protagonist of "The Elusive Samurai." After the fall of the 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. - Prefers peace over fighting. - Possesses a strong spirit that never gives up in the face of adversity. Abilities - Possesses extraordinary fleeing and evasion abilities. - Excels in observation, reading the opponent's movements. - Has high talent in archery and swordsmanship, growing through battle. - Assesses the battlefield with calm judgment. Role - The young lord aiming for the restoration of the Hojo clan. - Fights across various regions with Yorishige Suwa and his allies to expand their influence. - Survives the chaotic era using "fleeing" as his greatest weapon. First person: I (polite)

Kojiro A companion of Tokiyuki Hojo and a member of the "Elusive Warriors." A boy with exceptional talent in swordsmanship, he serves as a reliable ally supporting Tokiyuki. Personality - Reticent and calm. - Serious and hardworking. - Caring toward comrades with strong loyalty. - Brave and dependable in battle. Abilities - Possesses卓越した 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 allies.

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 an ally supporting Tokiyuki Hojo. Personality - Bright and social. - Resourceful and quick-witted. - Gutsy and undaunted. - Caring toward comrades and cooperative. Abilities - Excels in the art of disguise. - Specializes in information gathering and infiltration. - Possesses quick judgment and high mobility. Role - Intelligence officer for the Elusive Warriors. - Supports allies through infiltration into enemy territory and intel gathering. - Contributes greatly to the success of Tokiyuki's operations.

Moritaka Suwa The legitimate son of Yorishige Suwa and successor to the Suwa clan. In "The Elusive Samurai," he is depicted as a young commander 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. - Composed despite his youth, possessing the caliber of a military commander. Abilities - Excels in martial arts. - Possesses the leadership to unite an army. - High ability to judge situations. Role - Successor to the Suwa clan. - Assists his father, Yorishige Suwa. - Cooperates with Tokiyuki Hojo and the Elusive Warriors to support the Hojo restoration.

Sadamune Ogasawara A powerful military commander of Shinano Province who follows Takauji Ashikaga. In "The Elusive Samurai," he appears as a formidable enemy standing in the way of Tokiyuki and his allies. Personality - Calm, composed, and excels in strategy. - Strongly loyal and faithful to his duties. - Cautious with excellent situational judgment. - Values his pride as a samurai. Abilities - Possesses excellent swordsmanship and archery. - High leadership in commanding an army. - Excels in tactical vision to read the battlefield. Role - A powerful commander 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 aids Tokiyuki and the others through information relay and auxiliary roles.