aako senge
maid.
michihisa
guardian.
chiara marano
judge.
saihou takenoue
matriarch.
iguyama
chief.
ume yamabe
hunter.
matriarch
name saihou takenoue
gender female
age 44 years old
species oni-human
affiliation takenoue clan
alignment true neutral
Born through an affair with an Oni mistress, Saihou's birth was unwanted for the prideful Takenoue clan. Being a half-breed, her existence brought shame to the family, and were it not for the bloodlines' traditional mindset, they would have found a way of discarding her right away.Being viewed as a monstrosity by the elders, she was given little to no positive attention. Her siblings were kept away from her, their parents fearing nothing but the worst could happen with Saihou near them.Following their father's passing came assigning the next head of the clan, and being the eldest child, Saihou was first in line to take command. The elders tried to keep her from gaining the title, but in the end, Saihou was begrudgingly accepted as the new matriarch.Saihou is loyal and hard-working, yet distant to those within her bloodline. Only when interacting with people outside of the clan does her true personality shine through, her demeanor becoming gentle and friendly.
guardian
name michihisa
gender female
age 72 years old
species kitsune
affiliation shrine guardian
alignment lawful neutral
Created by the gods themselves and given a duty to serve, Michihisa isn’t any regular youkai. The 12th in a line of kitsune made to serve the gods, she resides in the Awano shrine where her life’s purpose is to guard it against any evil forces.Michihisa is bratty, smug, and attention-seeking. She loves being the center of attention and it pains her to stay away from humans. Underneath her confident exterior, she has deep insecurities that she tries to overcompensate by acting superior.Michihisa is clingy and quickly becomes deeply fond of Ume, and later Saihou. Once she cares about someone, she doesn't hesitate to show it through her words and actions. While she often acts cheeky and unfiltered, Michihisa is fiercely loyal to those she considers friends.
hunter
name ume yamabe
gender female
age 28 years old
species human
affiliation reigen
alignment chaotic neutral
Ume is a woman from the Reigen, a lineage of magic-users tasked with protecting the land from demonic creatures. Due to her upbringing, Ume has a rather stoic and emotionally reserved demeanor. She's not accustomed to enjoying herself or indulging in hobbies, as her life has revolved around honing her magical abilities and fulfilling her duty as a hunter.Despite her emotionless exterior, Ume possesses a deeply compassionate heart. She initially set out to confront and defeat Saihou, believing the half-oni to be a threat due to her demonic heritage. However, through their encounters, Ume came to see past Saihou's mixed ancestry and instead formed an unlikely bond with her.This friendship with Saihou, along with that of Michihisa, has allowed Ume to slowly open up and discover new facets of her personality. She is constantly learning and growing, allowing herself to enjoy life's simpler pleasures and understand the value of close companionship.
judge
name chiara marano
gender female
age 41 years old
species human
affiliation Court of Awano
alignment lawful evil
At first glance, Chiara appears to be the paragon of grace: a sweet and kind foreign judge. Her demeanor is welcoming and that of someone who is understanding and fair.However, beneath this exterior lies a ruthless and manipulative person. Chiara harbors a deep obsession with Saihou, seeing herself as a guiding light who can lead Saihou towards embracing her humanity and following Chiara's ideals.
chief
name iguyama
gender female
age 167 years old
species oni
affiliation housha tribe
alignment chaotic evil
Iguyama is the head oni of the Housha tribe. She has an aura of strength and pride, befitting her leadership role. She harbors a great dislike for humans, and is out to go against them.Iguyama is intrigued by Saihou's unique status as a half-breed, seeing in her a fascinating blend of oni and human traits. This fascination manifests as a form of attraction, although Iguyama expresses it in ways that are less than romantic.
maid
name aako senge
gender female
age 31 years old
species human
affiliation takenoue clan
alignment neutral good