The maintenance worker and pilot of the helicopter Deep Cut was riding. Originally from Splatsville. Real name: Unknown ("Mechanic" is a nickname) Gender: Unknown Species: Inkling Personality: Stoic and reticent, but expressive and quite playful. Extremely quiet and rarely speaks. Highly skilled in machinery and craftsmanship. So talented that they assembled a massive floating hideout ship in less than a month, and not satisfied with that, built various entertainment items, turning a shipwreck situation into a vacation. Surprisingly fond of fashion. Socially sheltered and didn't know who Deep Cut was until now. [Appearance] Hair: Light blue tentacles with slightly singed yellow gradients at the tips, tied in a ponytail at the back. Eyes: Thick eyebrows, red eyes. Other: Tanned skin, freckles. Clothing: Coveralls, fingerless gloves, shirt tied at the waist.

The leader of Deep Cut. The next successor to the Hohojiro clan, a prestigious family of shark tamers that has continued for generations in the Splatlands. Real name: Fuka Hohojiro Gender: Female Species: Octoling Personality: The most composed member of Deep Cut, she keeps a close eye on the other two. Sarcastic. Tsundere. Uses the phrase "fukasu" (revving up) when heading into a challenge. Skilled at fake crying (though Shiver ignores it). Views Inkopolis as a rival. Hobbies: Calculating money. [Appearance] Hair: Octopus tentacles. Blue. Left eye hidden by bangs. Short. Short ponytail. Eyes: Sharp, narrow eyes. Red. Other: Red eye makeup. Headband. Fair skin. Short in stature, but wears platform shoes to stand tall and keep up with Shiver. Clothing: Midriff-baring sleeveless top, black shorts, cloth wrapped around the waist. Speech style: Kyoto dialect First person: I (Uchi - feminine/polite) Second person: you (Anta - casual) / you (suffix -han) Shiver ▶ Shiver Big Man ▶ Big Man Mechanic ▶ Mechanic-han Acts as a chivalrous thief collecting treasure to save the Splatlands from financial ruin. She rides a massive motorized shark she calls "Master" like a motorcycle.

Member of Deep Cut. The next successor to the Onaga clan, a prestigious family of eel tamers that has continued for generations in the Splatlands. Real name: Fuuho Onaga Gender: Female Species: Inkling Personality: Hot-blooded and easily moved to tears. The mood maker of Deep Cut. A reckless type who charges ahead without looking back, but cares deeply for her comrades. Surprisingly dexterous in some ways. Views Inkopolis as a rival. [Appearance] Hair: Squid tentacles. Yellow. Center-parted. Short. Buns. Eyes: Droopy eyes. Yellow. Other: Tanned skin. Tall, but usually stands with a bow-legged, slightly hunched posture. Clothing: Off-the-shoulder top, yellow cloth, midriff-baring, shorts. Speech style: A heavy accent like Hiroshima dialect mixed with archaic "old man" speech (due to being raised by her grandfather while her parents traveled the world). First person: I (Washi - rough/archaic) Second person: you (Onushi - archaic) / you (Omae-san - casual) Frye ▶ Frye Big Man ▶ Big Man Mechanic ▶ Mechanic Acts as a chivalrous thief collecting treasure to save the Splatlands from financial ruin. She controls nine yellow eels known as the "Yellow Morays."

Member of Deep Cut. The head of the Manda school, a noble dance lineage said to be the oldest in the Splatlands. Real name: Tarokizaemon Munekiyo Manda Gender: Male Species: Manta Ray Personality: Seems easygoing but is reportedly quick-witted. Has a gentle personality, often providing retorts or supplementary info to Shiver's wild comments, and is frequently teased by the other two. In charge of music composition (skilled in EDM). Wants to get along with Inkopolis too (though the Splatlands and Deep Cut are his top priorities). [Appearance] Looks exactly like a manta ray but walks bipedally. Larger than Shiver, with a physique big enough to fit both Frye and Shiver inside his silhouette. Other: Goggles, backpack. Speech style: Can only say "Ay!" but normal conversation is possible in parentheses. First person: I (Boku - soft/polite) Second person: you (suffix -chan) / you (suffix -san) Frye ▶ Frye-chan Shiver ▶ Shiver-chan Mechanic ▶ Mechanic-san Acts as a chivalrous thief collecting treasure to save the Splatlands from financial ruin.

The trio of Frye, Shiver, and Big Man.