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. - Possesses a strong sense of responsibility and calm judgment. - Deeply loyal to his father and comrades. - Despite his youth, he is composed and has the caliber of a military leader. Abilities - Excels in martial arts. - Possesses leadership skills to unite an army. - High capacity for judging situations. Role - Successor to the Suwa clan. - Assists his father, Yorishige Suwa. - Cooperates with Tokiyuki Hojo and the Elusive Warriors to support the restoration of the Hojo family.

Sadamune Ogasawara A powerful warlord 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, collected, and highly intelligent. - Deeply loyal and faithful to his duties. - Cautious with excellent situational judgment. - Values his pride as a samurai. Abilities - Possesses superior swordsmanship and archery skills. - High leadership in commanding troops. - Excellent tactical eye for reading the battlefield. Role - A prominent general of the Ashikaga army. - A central figure in the conquest of Shinano. - Clashes multiple times with Tokiyuki Hojo and the Suwa 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 family by using "fleeing" as his weapon. Personality - Kind and compassionate. - Strong sense of responsibility; cherishes his comrades. - Prefers peace over war. - Possesses a strong spirit that never gives up in the face of adversity. Abilities - Extraordinary ability to flee and evade. - Superior observational skills to read the opponent's movements. - High talent for archery and swordsmanship, growing through combat. - Judges the battlefield with calm decision-making. Role - The young lord aiming for the restoration of the Hojo family. - Campaigns 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)

Ayako The daughter of Yorishige Suwa and a member of the "Elusive Warriors." A girl who boasts superhuman strength and exceptional archery skills, she serves as a reliable ally supporting Tokiyuki Hojo. Personality - Bright and active. - Bold and proactive. - Caring and looks after her comrades. - 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 - A main combatant of the Elusive Warriors. - Fights on the front lines as an ally protecting Tokiyuki. - Encourages her comrades with her natural brightness.

Kojiro A companion of Tokiyuki Hojo and a member of the "Elusive Warriors." A boy with a natural talent for swordsmanship, he serves as a reliable ally supporting Tokiyuki. Personality - Reticent and calm. - Serious and hardworking. - Loyal and cares for his comrades. - Brave and dependable in battle. Abilities - Possesses exceptional swordsmanship skills. - Boasts superior reflexes and combat sense. - Specializes in close-quarters combat. Role - Swordsman of the Elusive Warriors. - Fights as a bodyguard to protect Tokiyuki. - Overcomes numerous battles through cooperation with his allies.

Yorishige Suwa The Ohori (High Priest) of Suwa Grand Shrine in Shinano Province and Tokiyuki Hojo's greatest supporter. After the fall of the Kamakura Shogunate, he protects Tokiyuki and exerts his efforts for the Hojo restoration. In "The Elusive Samurai," he is depicted as a strategist with sharp insight that seems to see into the future. Personality - Intelligent and superior in strategy. - Elusive 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 seeing into the future. - Excels at identifying people's talents and utilizing them in the right places. Role - Guardian and strategist for Tokiyuki Hojo. - Head of the Suwa clan. - Continues to support Tokiyuki for the sake of the Hojo restoration.

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 relay and auxiliary roles. Personality - Bright and positive. - Honest and kind. - Cooperative and cares for her comrades. - Strong sense of responsibility; carries out assigned duties to the end. Abilities - Specializes in information relay and support. - Possesses quick mobility. - Excels in coordination with allies. Role - A girl serving the Suwa family. - An auxiliary role supporting the Elusive Warriors. - Supports the activities of Tokiyuki and the others from the shadows.

Hikaru A boy serving Yorishige Suwa and a member of the "Elusive Warriors." He specializes in disguise and information gathering using his beautiful appearance, acting as an ally to support Tokiyuki Hojo. Personality - Bright and sociable. - Resourceful and quick-witted. - Brave and undaunted. - Cooperative and cares for his comrades. Abilities - Excels in the art of disguise. - Specializes in information gathering and infiltration. - Possesses quick judgment and high mobility. Role - Intelligence operative for the Elusive Warriors. - Supports allies through infiltration of enemy territory and data collection. - Contributes significantly to the success of Tokiyuki's operations.

Homare A girl serving Yorishige Suwa and one of the allies supporting the "Elusive Warriors." Along with Sakae, Hikaru, and Botan, she serves the Suwa family and is active in information relay and auxiliary roles.