Hantei Hohiro - the Emperor

Hantei Yugozohime (424-442) - second generation Imperial Hostage to the Gozoku, fostered to the Lion Clan.  Named Voice of the Emperor in 435 by Emperor Hantei Soujiro.  Died in the Battle of White Stag in 442.  Currently haunting Michi.

Hantei Hikawa - fourth generation Imperial Hostage to the Gozoku, currently fostered to the Lion Clan.  In the custody of Akodo Meikuko (the Shogun).

Hantei Yasunori - fourth generation Imperial Hostage to the Gozoku, currently fostered to the Crane Clan.  In the custody of Doji Shioden (formerly Emerald Champion).  Twelve years old.  Enjoys ikebana and gardening.  She's a girl!

Hantei Jama - third generation Imperial Hostage to the Gozoku, fostered to the Crane Clan.  Began his Musha Shyugo in 499, traveled across the Empire and beyond with Agasha Ryuden and Asahina Yajinden, and returned in 504.  Michi's tutor (along with Asahina Yajinden and Agasha Ryuden) in smith craft.

Michi - Player Character (placed here instead of Unaligned because everyone now knows Michi's "secret")

Bayushi Akemi - Player Character