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* BewareTheQuietOnes / BewareTheSillyOnes: Whichever front the PC portrays is exactly that--a front to hide just how dangerous they are.
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* BewareTheQuietOnes / BewareTheSillyOnes: Whichever front BoyishShortHair: The PC gets an option to cut their hair like this at one point in the PC portrays is exactly that--a front to hide just how dangerous they are.game.
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** LadyOfWar: Can lean towards this as well when going for stats like Calculated, Stoic and Finesse. You even get an option to give the PC a more dignified hairstyle in the middle of the game, to which Masashi/mi reacts by saying that "[she appears] to be deceivingly feminine and graceful" with it.
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* SamuraiPonytail: Another one of the hairstyles you can choose from.
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* HairTriggerTemper: It doesn't take much to grind an Impulsive [=PC=s] gears.
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* HairTriggerTemper: It doesn't take much to grind an Impulsive [=PC=s] [=PCs=] gears.
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* TheIngenue: Even if male. They are wide-eyed, optimistic, pure-hearted, and most sexual innuendos will go right over their head. Jun even accuses this as being the reason why the PC is drawn to them--they're fascinated by the innocence they could never have. Tellingly, they don't deny it.
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* TheIngenue: Even if male. They are wide-eyed, optimistic, pure-hearted, and most sexual innuendos will go right over their head. Jun Jun/ko even accuses this as being the reason why the PC is drawn to them--they're fascinated by the innocence they could never have. Tellingly, they don't deny it.
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* MoralityPet: Potentially for the PC in the first book. Definitely one in the second, judging from the demo. All PCs, regardless of personality, will [[spoiler:panic and be enraged by them being in danger from Jun.]]
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* MoralityPet: Potentially for the PC in the first book. Definitely one in the second, judging from the demo. All PCs, regardless of personality, will [[spoiler:panic and be enraged by them being in danger from Jun.Jun/ko.]]
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* SadClown: Lecherous and/or jovial [=PCs=] seem to use their levity to cover up their inner depression.
* ServileSnarker: To Masashi/Masami. The PC will snark at them and their naiveté, but is very loyal nonetheless. Whether it's because of the contract or because they actually do care about them is up to you.
* ServileSnarker: To Masashi/Masami. The PC will snark at them and their naiveté, but is very loyal nonetheless. Whether it's because of the contract or because they actually do care about them is up to you.
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* SadClown: Lecherous and/or jovial [=PCs=] seem to use their levity to cover SadClown[=/=]StepfordSnarker: How the PC covers up their inner depression.
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* ServileSnarker: To Masashi/Masami. The PC will snark at them and their naiveté, but is very loyal nonetheless. Whether it's because of the contract or because they actually do care about them is up to you.
* ServileSnarker: To Masashi/Masami. The PC will snark at them and their naiveté, but is very loyal nonetheless.
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* ChickMagnet / DudeMagnet: Every companion has a moment where they express an attraction to them, plus one crazy {{Yandere}} after them, and seeing how it's all setting up for romances in Book 2 ,this is probably just the start.
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* ChickMagnet / DudeMagnet: Every companion has a moment where they express an attraction to them, plus one not to mention the crazy {{Yandere}} after them, and seeing them. Seeing how it's all setting up for romances in Book 2 ,this 2, this is probably just the start.
* TheComicallySerious: If Stoic, then they along with Toshio/e will end up playing this part to the more eccentric companions around them.
* CovertPervert: There is nothing stopping a Stoic PC from having a secretly perverted nature, as the two attributes are on different scales.
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* GoodBadGirl / HandsomeLech: Instead of going for the stoic, chaste hero, you can play the PC as a complete and utter pervert who shamelessly ogles everyone they meet, [[spoiler:even the vision of a grown-up Masashi/Masami]]. HilarityEnsues.
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* GoodBadGirl / HandsomeLech: Instead of going for the stoic, chaste hero, a ChasteHero, you can play the PC as a complete and utter pervert who shamelessly ogles everyone they meet, [[spoiler:even the vision of a grown-up Masashi/Masami]]. HilarityEnsues.
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* TheComicallySerious: Will often end up playing this part to the PC, should they be a light-hearted or snarky one.
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* TheAlcoholic: Seems to be. Their first scene involves them drinking sake in a bar, and every time they stop by a new town, scouting out a place to get drunk is high on their list of priorities.
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* BrokenBird: While it's not known if the PC was ever idealistic in their past, they certainly fit this, what with the cynicism and trust issues.
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* BrokenBird: While it's not known if the PC was ever idealistic in their past, they certainly fit this, what with the cynicism and trust issues.issues with emotional intimacy.
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* GoodIsNotSoft: Being a compassionate ronin does not prevent you from being utterly ruthless to those who cross you.
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* GoodIsNotNice: Being compassionate does not mean you have to be ''nice'' about it.
* GoodIsNotSoft:Being a compassionate ronin Nor does not it prevent you from being utterly ruthless to those who cross you.you.
* HairTriggerTemper: It doesn't take much to grind an Impulsive [=PC=s] gears.
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* HairTriggerTemper: It doesn't take much to grind an Impulsive [=PC=s] gears.
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* RescueRomance: How the PC meets her, though there's no romance yet.
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* RescueRomance: How the PC meets her, though there's no romance yet.her.
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* {{Yandere}}: '''Like hell'''. Their ultimate goal is to track the PC down and ''kill them'', then kill themselves so they can be TogetherInDeath. They'll also kill anyone who gets in the way of that, or anyone they perceive as having "stolen" the PC's affections. [[spoiler:Such as Masashi/Masami.]]
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* {{Yandere}}: '''Like hell'''. Their ultimate goal is to track the PC down and ''kill them'', then kill themselves so they can be TogetherInDeath. They'll also kill anyone who gets in the way of that, or anyone they perceive as having "stolen" the PC's affections. [[spoiler:Such as Masashi/Masami.]]]]
** In the second book, [[spoiler:they ''carve their name into the PC's stomach'' "so I'll always be with you"]], not to mention referring to them as their "property".
** In the second book, [[spoiler:they ''carve their name into the PC's stomach'' "so I'll always be with you"]], not to mention referring to them as their "property".
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* ObliviousToLove: It's becoming almost embarrassingly obvious that Masashi/mi is crushing ''hard'' on them, yet they only respond to the signs with vague confusion. Possibly justified, since their DarkAndTroubledPast gave them little experience with "normal" signs of affection.
* GreenEyedMonster: Displays a fair amount of insecurity and frustration over Jun/ko being the one to have/have received the PC's respect and (once) romantic love.
* TheIngenue: Even if male. They are wide-eyed, optimistic, pure-hearted, and most sexual innuendos will go right over their head. Jun even accuses this as being the reason why the PC is drawn to them--they're fascinated by the innocence they could never have. Tellingly, they don't deny it.
* TheIngenue: Even if male. They are wide-eyed, optimistic, pure-hearted, and most sexual innuendos will go right over their head. Jun even accuses this as being the reason why the PC is drawn to them--they're fascinated by the innocence they could never have. Tellingly, they don't deny it.
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* MoralityPet: Potentially for the PC.
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* MoralityPet: Potentially for the PC.PC in the first book. Definitely one in the second, judging from the demo. All PCs, regardless of personality, will [[spoiler:panic and be enraged by them being in danger from Jun.]]
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* ChekhovsSkill: [[spoiler:Not for him, but for the PC. Whichever "secret technique" he used in the first book, the PC will recall and perform against their fight with Jun/ko in the second, saving their life in the process.]]
* ChronicHeroSyndrome: Has a big heart and a desire to help anyone he meets, whether that be mysterious {{Ronin}} or random DamselInDistress.
* ChronicHeroSyndrome: Has a big heart and a desire to help anyone he meets, whether that be mysterious {{Ronin}} or random DamselInDistress.
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* CombatSadomasochist: They are equally ecstatic whether they're getting hurt or doing the hurting, as seen from their battle with the PC in the second book's demo.
* DeadpanSnarker: Of the mocking, cutting variety.
* DoubleEntendre: Jun/ko is fond of phrasing things this way, particularly combat-related things.
* FreudianExcuse: They used to be pretty normal once, [[spoiler:but a combination of the overuse of Jigoku Itto-Ryo and a betrayal on the PC's part drove them to madness.]]
* GreenEyedMonster: Is clearly ''extremely'' unhappy and jealous of Masashi/mi being the primary recipient of the PC's affections. [[spoiler:[[WouldHurtAChild Murderously unhappy]], as it turns out.]]
* DeadpanSnarker: Of the mocking, cutting variety.
* DoubleEntendre: Jun/ko is fond of phrasing things this way, particularly combat-related things.
* FreudianExcuse: They used to be pretty normal once, [[spoiler:but a combination of the overuse of Jigoku Itto-Ryo and a betrayal on the PC's part drove them to madness.]]
* GreenEyedMonster: Is clearly ''extremely'' unhappy and jealous of Masashi/mi being the primary recipient of the PC's affections. [[spoiler:[[WouldHurtAChild Murderously unhappy]], as it turns out.]]
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* TheSocialDarwinist: They believe that the strong deserve to take what they want and that only the weak cry.
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* CallingYourAttacks: "Iron Palm Defense!" Notably, he's the only one who does it.
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* CallingYourAttacks: "Iron Palm Defense!" and "Stone Head Attack!" Notably, he's the only one who does it.
** When a Player with a high enough "Calculating" stat points out how many other options Hatch had to deal with his assailant, Hatch just replies that [[ComicallyMissingThePoint doing that wouldn't have fit the name]].
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* LovableSexManiac: Can waffle between this, ChivalrousPervert, [[TakeAThirdOption or neither]] depending on how you play the main character.
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** When the Player points out how many other options Hatch had to deal with his assailants, he just replies that [[ComicallyMissingThePoints doing that wouldn't have fit the name]].
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* UseYourHead: He can knock out a man wielding hand-scythes by catching him in the jaw with his "[[CallingYourAttacks Stone Head]]!" technique... [[RealityEnsues but at the cost of a massive headache afterward]].
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** When the Player points out how many other options Hatch had to deal with his assailants, he just replies that [[ComicallyMissingThePoints doing that wouldn't have fit the name]].
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* BewareTheQuietOnes / BewareTheSillyOnes: Whichever front the PC portrays is exactly that--a front to hide just how dangerous they are.
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* ChickMagnet: Has moments with every female companion plus one crazy Yandere after them and seeing how it's all setting up for book 2 this is probably just the start.
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* ChickMagnet: Has moments with every female ChickMagnet / DudeMagnet: Every companion has a moment where they express an attraction to them, plus one crazy Yandere {{Yandere}} after them them, and seeing how it's all setting up for book romances in Book 2 this ,this is probably just the start.
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* ShipperOnDeck: While still delirious from [[spoiler: being poisoned protecting Momoko]], the protagonist will ramble about her being the beautiful daughter and Hatch the idiot son-in-law.
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* ShipperOnDeck: While still delirious from [[spoiler: being poisoned protecting Momoko]], the protagonist will ramble about her being the their beautiful daughter and Hatch the idiot son-in-law.
* FishOutOfWater: They're very out of their element, being a pampered noble seeing the world for the first time.
* GenkiGirl / {{Keet}}: Very excitable when encountering new places, things, or meeting famous people.
* GenkiGirl / {{Keet}}: Very excitable when encountering new places, things, or meeting famous people.
* SkilledButNaive: They are very fortunate they have the PC and their own magical abilities, because otherwise their unfamiliarity with the real world would probably have gotten them killed by now.
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* BelligerentSexualTension: With the PC at first especally if you flirt with her.
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* BelligerentSexualTension: With the PC at first especally first, especially if you flirt with her.them.
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* RescueRomance: with our "honorable" samurai aka PC.
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* RescueRomance: with our "honorable" samurai aka PC.How the PC meets her, though there's no romance yet.
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* BilligerentSexualTension: With the PC at first especally if you flirt with her.
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* BilligerentSexualTension: BelligerentSexualTension: With the PC at first especally if you flirt with her.
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* BrutalHonesty: Has no problem being blunt and to the point, such as when they tell the PC to their face they're a dangerous killer who they (Toshio/Toshie) don't trust.
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*BilligerentSexualTension: With the PC at first especally if you flirt with her.
* BrutalHonesty: Has no problem being blunt and to the point, such as when they tell the PC to their face they're a dangerous killer who they (Toshio/Toshie) don't trust.
* BrutalHonesty: Has no problem being blunt and to the point, such as when they tell the PC to their face they're a dangerous killer who they (Toshio/Toshie) don't trust.
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** Seems to be a bit of tension with her and Momoko as well.
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* RescueRomance: with our "honorable" samurai aka PC.
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* ChickMagnet: Has moments with every female companion plus one crazy{Yandere} after them and seeing how it's all setting up for book 2 this is probably just the start.
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* ChickMagnet: Has moments with every female companion plus one crazy{Yandere} crazy Yandere after them and seeing how it's all setting up for book 2 this is probably just the start.
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* ShipperOnDeck: While still delirious from [[spoiler: being poisoned protecting Momoko]], the protagonist will ramble about her being the beautiful daughter and Hatch the idiot son-in-law.
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* InnocentlyInsensitive: A major flaw of theirs is that they can't quite grasp that other people haven't had the same life of luxury as them, so their incredulity at some things--like the PC being unable to read--comes across as condescending.
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* InnocentlyInsensitive: A major flaw of theirs is that they can't quite grasp that other people haven't had the same life of luxury as them, so their incredulity at some things--like things - like the PC being unable to read--comes read - comes across as condescending.
* BareHandedBladeBlock: Does it to an axe at one point. A Calculating protagonist points out that he could easily dodge the swing rather than use such an impractical move, only for him to protest that it's cooler his way.
* CallingYourAttacks: "Iron Palm Defense!" Notably, he's the only one who does it.
* CallingYourAttacks: "Iron Palm Defense!" Notably, he's the only one who does it.
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* WrongGenreSavvy: He is at once a parody and a straight version of a shonen hero in a realistic, semi-cynical setting.
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** The PC can also privately admit that it is a form of ObfuscatingStupidity, as so long as Masami/Masashi think of them as a shameless pervert, they won't discover the ruthless killer underneath.
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* DarkAndTroubledPast: They're a ChildByRape StreetUrchin who [[spoiler:murdered their ParentalSubstitute and "betrayed" their FirstLove Jun/Junko somehow]]. They also used to be an amoral assassin.
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* DarkAndTroubledPast: They're a ChildByRape StreetUrchin who [[spoiler:murdered their ParentalSubstitute for coin and "betrayed" whose relationship with their FirstLove Jun/Junko somehow]].went south for an unknown reason]]. They also used to be an amoral assassin.
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The [[PlayerCharacter Player Character's]] FirstLove, absolutely hell-bent on finding and killing them.
* [[PsychoExGirlfriend Psycho Ex]]: They didn't take the PC breaking up with them well. [[AxCrazy Not]] [[StalkerWithACrush well]] [[{{Yandere}} at all]].
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* TermsOfEndangerment: Address the protagonist with the coyishly-affectionate "-chan"/"-kun" attached at the end of their name, which isn't nearly as sweet when it's being said by a psychotic killer.
* {{Yandere}}: '''Like hell'''. Their ultimate goal is to track the PC down and ''kill them'', then kill themselves so they can be TogetherInDeath.
* {{Yandere}}: '''Like hell'''. Their ultimate goal is to track the PC down and ''kill them'', then kill themselves so they can be TogetherInDeath.
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* SupernaturalGoldEyes: Has crazy yellow eyes, [[spoiler:implied to be because of the Jigoku Itto-Ryo]].
* TermsOfEndangerment:Address Addresses the protagonist with the coyishly-affectionate "-chan"/"-kun" attached at the end of their name, which isn't nearly as sweet when it's being said by a psychotic killer.
* {{Yandere}}: '''Like hell'''. Their ultimate goal is to track the PC down and ''kill them'', then kill themselves so they can be TogetherInDeath. They'll also kill anyone who gets in the way of that, or anyone they perceive as having "stolen" the PC's affections. [[spoiler:Such as Masashi/Masami.]]
* TermsOfEndangerment:
* {{Yandere}}: '''Like hell'''. Their ultimate goal is to track the PC down and ''kill them'', then kill themselves so they can be TogetherInDeath. They'll also kill anyone who gets in the way of that, or anyone they perceive as having "stolen" the PC's affections. [[spoiler:Such as Masashi/Masami.]]
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* FaceOfAThug: They describe themselves as not terrible-looking, but having a naturally fearsome appearance.
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* FaceOfAThug: They describe themselves as not terrible-looking, but having a face that, while not ugly, naturally fearsome appearance.lends itself to intimidation. The PsychoticSmirk helps.
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A wandering {{Ronin}} with a [[DarkAndTroubledPast mysterious, blood-stained past]], charged with protecting a young, hotheaded noble.
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* ChildByRape: When Toshio/Toshie asks for their birthdate, they tell him/her to add nine months to the day a group of pirates [[RapePillageAndBurn raided the town of Genfu.]]
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* ChildByRape: When Toshio/Toshie asks for their birthdate, they just tell him/her to add nine months to the day a group of pirates [[RapePillageAndBurn raided the town of Genfu.]]
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* FaceOfAThug: They note that they don't have to try hard to look intimidating.
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* FaceOfAThug: They note that they don't have to try hard to look intimidating.describe themselves as not terrible-looking, but having a naturally fearsome appearance.
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* TheTease: They have the option to flirt with all of their companions (including Masashi/Masami), but as there are no [[RomanceSidequest Romance Sidequests]] yet, they never follow up on it.
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* TheTease: They have the option to flirt with all of their companions (including Masashi/Masami), companions, but as there are no [[RomanceSidequest Romance Sidequests]] yet, they never follow up on it.
* VagueAge: They're young enough to still have some baby fat clinging to their face, but they're also old enough to be allowed to travel alone with the PC. Given that the PC can successfully bluff a guard into thinking Masashi/Masami is their lover, they're at least past puberty.
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* BrutalHonesty: Has no problem being blunt and to the point, such as when they tell the PC to their face they're a dangerous killer who they (Toshio/Toshie) don't trust.
* TeethClenchedTeamwork: With the PC--neither of them trusts the other, but they at least try to be civil for the sake of the mission.
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* NeverLearnedToRead: Like the PC, he didn't have the privilege of growing up with tutors and teachers.
* BrokenBird: Her hopes and dreams of being a doctor went crashing down in flames when her mentor died. Then people started judging her for being a woman, [[spoiler:leaving her bitter enough to willfully join the Yakuza and help them poison the city. When her guilt caught up, she fled]], but now she has a cynical streak and no sense of self-worth.
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* ShowSomeLeg: She's not averse to using her good looks to get out of danger or persuade people to seeing things her way.
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* MsFanservice: Her looks and [[BuxomIsBetter impressive cleavage]] get a fair amount of description. Also deconstructed, as people saw her as nothing more than eye candy and never gave her the chance to use her skills as a physician.
* ShowSomeLeg: She's not averse to using her good looks to get out of danger or persuade people toseeing see things her way.
* ShowSomeLeg: She's not averse to using her good looks to get out of danger or persuade people to
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* BloodKnight: Will always have some shades of this, as [[spoiler:their knowledge of the Jigoku Itto-Ryo]] has left them with a perpetual itch for battle, though to what extent depends on whether you have more Brutality or Finesse.
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* BloodKnight: Will always have some shades of this, as [[spoiler:their knowledge of the Jigoku Itto-Ryo]] has left them with a perpetual itch for battle, though to what extent depends on whether you have more Brutality or Finesse.
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* ChildByRape: Very heavily implied. When Toshio/Toshie asks for their birthdate, they tell him to add nine months to the day a group of pirates raided the town of Genfu,. When their charge asks them why they're being so vague they refuse to expand on it.
* ConsummateProfessional: The PC is, at their heart, a mercenary who cares about getting the job done well and getting paid.
* ConsummateProfessional: The PC is, at their heart, a mercenary who cares about getting the job done well and getting paid.
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* ChildByRape: Very heavily implied. When Toshio/Toshie asks for their birthdate, they tell him him/her to add nine months to the day a group of pirates [[RapePillageAndBurn raided the town of Genfu,. When their charge asks them why they're being so vague they refuse to expand on it.
Genfu.]]
* ConsummateProfessional: The PC is, at their heart, a mercenary who cares about getting the job done well and getting paid. Even a [[KnightInSourArmor Protective]] one will still have money be one of their primary concerns.
* ConsummateProfessional: The PC is, at their heart, a mercenary who cares about getting the job done well and getting paid. Even a [[KnightInSourArmor Protective]] one will still have money be one of their primary concerns.
* MoralityPet: Potentially for the PC.
A beautiful woman being chased by the Yakuza. [[spoiler:Actually one of their drug dealers gone rogue]].
* DefectorFromDecadence: [[spoiler:She left the Yakuza because she couldn't stand what she was doing anymore.]]
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* AxCrazy: They are clearly not in a stable state of mind. [[spoiler:Apparently a by-product of their overuse of Jigoku Itto-Ryo]].
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* {{Yandere}}: '''Like hell'''.
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* TermsOfEndangerment: Address the protagonist with the coyishly-affectionate "-chan"/"-kun" attached at the end of their name, which isn't nearly as sweet when it's being said by a psychotic killer.
* {{Yandere}}: '''Like hell'''. Their ultimate goal is to track the PC down and ''kill them'', then kill themselves so they can be TogetherInDeath.
* {{Yandere}}: '''Like hell'''. Their ultimate goal is to track the PC down and ''kill them'', then kill themselves so they can be TogetherInDeath.
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* ActionGirl: If female, of course.
* BrokenBird: While it's not known if the PC was ever idealistic in their past, they certainly fit this, what with the cynicism and trust issues.
* HiddenHeartOfGold: The more altruistic [=PCs=] often try to brush off, downplay, or outright hide their caring nature. Toshio/Toshie accuses them of doing so because they're afraid of letting others get close to them and risk being hurt.
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* KnightInSourArmor: They're cynical and snarky, but they can still try to make the world a better place.
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* KnightInSourArmor: They're If Protective, then they're cynical and snarky, but they can still try trying to make the world a better place.place.
* TheLadette: The female PlayerCharacter can come off as this, particularly if played with high Brutality and/or Pervertedness.
* TheLadette: The female PlayerCharacter can come off as this, particularly if played with high Brutality and/or Pervertedness.
* WiseBeyondTheirYears: By the end of the first game, their experiences have caused them to mature and temper their naiveté some, though they are still occasionally prone to childish pique.
A street fighter the protagonist pulls out of a CurbStompBattle, and basically invites himself along from then on out.
* GoodIsDumb: Good enough to care deeply for a wandering {{Ronin}} he'd literally met the day before, dumb enough to try adhering to RuleOfCool in a world of demons, highly-trained swordsmen, and pragmatists.
* LargeHam: He has a very ''loud'' presence that's impossible to ignore.
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* SilkHidingSteel: Whenever danger comes her way, she lifts her chin and handles it with a cool head and steady spine--she's not even phased by [[spoiler:the PC's bloodlust-fueled rampage]] or the prospect of being used as bait.
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* SilkHidingSteel: Whenever danger comes her way, she lifts her chin and handles it with a cool head and steady spine--she's not even phased by [[spoiler:the PC's bloodlust-fueled rampage]] or the prospect of being used as bait.bait.
!! Jun/Junko
The [[PlayerCharacter Player Character's]] FirstLove, absolutely hell-bent on finding them.
* AxCrazy: They are clearly not in a stable state of mind.
* HairTriggerTemper: The slightest thing can send them into a fit of murder.
* StalkerWithACrush
* {{Yandere}}: '''Like hell'''.
!! Jun/Junko
The [[PlayerCharacter Player Character's]] FirstLove, absolutely hell-bent on finding them.
* AxCrazy: They are clearly not in a stable state of mind.
* HairTriggerTemper: The slightest thing can send them into a fit of murder.
* StalkerWithACrush
* {{Yandere}}: '''Like hell'''.
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* TheAtoner: Has touches of this. It's particularly strong for Protective or Chivalrous PCs, who flat-out state they became a bodyguard to try and make up for their past.
* {{Badass}}: Undoubtedly.
* BloodKnight: Will always have some shades of this, though to what extent depends on whether you have more Brutality or Finesse.
* TheCharmer: Instead of going with the usual stereotype, the protagonist can be an easy-going, social type who can talk their way out of trouble as easily as they can fight their way out.
* {{Badass}}: Undoubtedly.
* BloodKnight: Will always have some shades of this, though to what extent depends on whether you have more Brutality or Finesse.
* TheCharmer: Instead of going with the usual stereotype, the protagonist can be an easy-going, social type who can talk their way out of trouble as easily as they can fight their way out.
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* TheAtoner: Has touches of this. It's particularly strong for Protective or Chivalrous PCs, [=PCs=], who flat-out state they became a bodyguard to try and make up for their past.
* {{Badass}}:Undoubtedly.
Undoubtedly. Half the time they don't even bother to draw their katana for a fight.
* BloodKnight: Will always have some shades of this, as [[spoiler:their knowledge of the Jigoku Itto-Ryo]] has left them with a perpetual itch for battle, though to what extent depends on whether you have more Brutality or Finesse.
* TheCharmer: Instead of going with the [[TheStoic usualstereotype, stereotype]], the protagonist can be an easy-going, social type who can talk their way out of trouble as easily as they can fight their way out.
* {{Badass}}:
* BloodKnight: Will always have some shades of this, as [[spoiler:their knowledge of the Jigoku Itto-Ryo]] has left them with a perpetual itch for battle, though to what extent depends on whether you have more Brutality or Finesse.
* TheCharmer: Instead of going with the [[TheStoic usual
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* DarkAndTroubledPast: They're a ChildByRape StreetUrchin who [[spoiler:murdered their ParentalSubstitute and "betrayed" their FirstLove Jun/Junko somehow]]. They also served as an assassin in the past.
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* DarkAndTroubledPast: They're a ChildByRape StreetUrchin who [[spoiler:murdered their ParentalSubstitute and "betrayed" their FirstLove Jun/Junko somehow]]. They also served as used to be an assassin in the past.amoral assassin.
* FaceOfAThug: They note that they don't have to try hard to look intimidating.
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* HotBlooded: Impulsive PCs act tend to act on spur-of-the-moment whims and whatever emotion they feel at the moment.
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* HotBlooded: Impulsive PCs [=PCs=] act tend to act on spur-of-the-moment whims and whatever emotion they feel at the moment.
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* ProfessionalKiller: Used to be one.
* SadClown: Lecherous and/or jovial [=PCs=] are implied to use their levity to cover up their inner depression.
* SadClown: Lecherous and/or jovial [=PCs=] are implied to use their levity to cover up their inner depression.
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* ProfessionalKiller: Used to be one.
This is perhaps the ''lightest'' part of their DarkAndTroubledPast.
* {{Ronin}}: Well of course.
* SadClown: Lecherous and/or jovial [=PCs=]are implied seem to use their levity to cover up their inner depression.
* {{Ronin}}: Well of course.
* SadClown: Lecherous and/or jovial [=PCs=]
* SpoiledBrat / SpoiledSweet: A mix. They can be rather entitled at times, but they genuinely have a good heart underneath it all.
* FantasticRacism: On the receiving end of this, as Kondo are looked down as inferior upon by the people of Hyuga. The Emperor was the first person who never held their race against them; Masashi/Masami is the second. Even the PC has to stop themselves from passing judgment.
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* {{Ninja}}
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* {{Ninja}}{{Ninja}}: To an extent--while they are skilled in the arts of stealth, sabotage, and espionage, the FantasticRacism against the Kondo means they aren't allowed to carry weapons. Hence, they have absolutely no combat skills at all.
* SecretTestOfCharacter: The PlayerCharacter meets them early in the game, where they pose as a troubled client in need of protection. The whole thing was a set-up so they could judge what kind of person the PC was and how skilled they were.
* SecretTestOfCharacter: The PlayerCharacter meets them early in the game, where they pose as a troubled client in need of protection. The whole thing was a set-up so they could judge what kind of person the PC was and how skilled they were.
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* UndyingLoyalty: To the Emperor.
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* InterruptedSuicide: Eventually, [[spoiler:her guilt for her involvement with the Yakuza drives her to attempt to kill herself. The PC and their group arrive and talk her out of it.]]
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* InterruptedSuicide: Eventually, [[spoiler:her guilt for her involvement with the Yakuza Yakuza]] drives her to attempt to kill herself. The PC and their group arrive and talk her out of it.]]
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* AntiHero: Even at their ''best'', the PC is still a battle-loving
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* AntiHero: Even at their ''best'', the PC is still a battle-lovingbattle-loving ex-assassin unafraid to resort to harsh measures to get the job done.
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* TheCharmer
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* TheCharmerTheCharmer: Instead of going with the usual stereotype, the protagonist can be an easy-going, social type who can talk their way out of trouble as easily as they can fight their way out.
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* DeadpanSnarker
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* DeadpanSnarkerDeadpanSnarker: Very. This causes the narration to be a FirstPersonSmartass.
** TheSnarkKnight: There's no one they're harder on and more biting to than themselves, though.
** TheSnarkKnight: There's no one they're harder on and more biting to than themselves, though.
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* GoodIsNotSoft:
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* GoodIsNotSoft: Being a compassionate ronin does not prevent you from being utterly ruthless to those who cross you.
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* SadClown: Lecherous and/or jovial PCs are implied to use their levity to cover up their inner depression.
* ServileSnarker: To Masashi/Masami.
* ServileSnarker: To Masashi/Masami.
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* SadClown: Lecherous and/or jovial PCs [=PCs=] are implied to use their levity to cover up their inner depression.
* ServileSnarker: To Masashi/Masami. The PC will snark at them and their naiveté, but is very loyal nonetheless. Whether it's because of the contract or because they actually do care about them is up to you.
* ServileSnarker: To Masashi/Masami. The PC will snark at them and their naiveté, but is very loyal nonetheless. Whether it's because of the contract or because they actually do care about them is up to you.
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* VagueAge: They're young enough to still have some baby fat clinging to their face, but they're also old enough to be allowed to travel alone with the PC. Given that the PC can claim to be their lover as a cover and be believed, they're at least past puberty.
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* VagueAge: They're young enough to still have some baby fat clinging to their face, but they're also old enough to be allowed to travel alone with the PC. Given that the PC can claim to be their lover as a cover and be believed, they're at least past puberty.puberty.
!! Toshio/Toshie
The Emperor's right-hand man/woman, a Kondo ninja whom the Emperor sends along to guide them to the various spirits they need to slay.
* TheComicallySerious: Will often end up playing this part to the PC, should they be a light-hearted or snarky one.
* GoodIsNotSoft: They often advocate ruthless measures in the name of the greater good.
* {{Ninja}}
* TheStoic
!! Hatch
* CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass: He might be an idiot, but he has moments where he proves how capable he is, such as ''catching an axe blade with his bare hands''.
* HotBlooded
* IdiotHero: Very.
* LoveAtFirstSight: Is smitten by Momoko the moment he sees her.
!! Momoko
* TheAtoner: Decides against suicide in favor of [[spoiler:making up for her role in the opium outbreak.]]
* HospitalHottie: Trained in medicine and regarded as very beautiful.
* InterruptedSuicide: Eventually, [[spoiler:her guilt for her involvement with the Yakuza drives her to attempt to kill herself. The PC and their group arrive and talk her out of it.]]
* ShowSomeLeg: She's not averse to using her good looks to get out of danger or persuade people to seeing things her way.
* SilkHidingSteel: Whenever danger comes her way, she lifts her chin and handles it with a cool head and steady spine--she's not even phased by [[spoiler:the PC's bloodlust-fueled rampage]] or the prospect of being used as bait.
!! Toshio/Toshie
The Emperor's right-hand man/woman, a Kondo ninja whom the Emperor sends along to guide them to the various spirits they need to slay.
* TheComicallySerious: Will often end up playing this part to the PC, should they be a light-hearted or snarky one.
* GoodIsNotSoft: They often advocate ruthless measures in the name of the greater good.
* {{Ninja}}
* TheStoic
!! Hatch
* CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass: He might be an idiot, but he has moments where he proves how capable he is, such as ''catching an axe blade with his bare hands''.
* HotBlooded
* IdiotHero: Very.
* LoveAtFirstSight: Is smitten by Momoko the moment he sees her.
!! Momoko
* TheAtoner: Decides against suicide in favor of [[spoiler:making up for her role in the opium outbreak.]]
* HospitalHottie: Trained in medicine and regarded as very beautiful.
* InterruptedSuicide: Eventually, [[spoiler:her guilt for her involvement with the Yakuza drives her to attempt to kill herself. The PC and their group arrive and talk her out of it.]]
* ShowSomeLeg: She's not averse to using her good looks to get out of danger or persuade people to seeing things her way.
* SilkHidingSteel: Whenever danger comes her way, she lifts her chin and handles it with a cool head and steady spine--she's not even phased by [[spoiler:the PC's bloodlust-fueled rampage]] or the prospect of being used as bait.
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* TheCharmer
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* TheTease: They have the option to flirt with all of their companions (including Masashi/Masami), but as there are no [[RomanceSidequest Romance Sidequests]] yet, they never follow up on it.
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* TheTease: They have the option to flirt with all of their companions (including Masashi/Masami), but as there are no [[RomanceSidequest Romance Sidequests]] yet, they never follow up on it.it.
!! Masashi/Masami Hashimoto
The child of one of the most wealthy families in Hyuga, a [[CuteWitch shugenja]] and scholar who ends up entrusted with a duty to hunt spirits by the Emperor.
* BadassBookworm: They don't show it as often as the PC--who tries to keep them out of the line of fire--but they have quite a repertoire of useful spells and talismans that, in the PC's own words, could "take out armies" if they wanted.
* BodyguardCrush: Heavily implied to have one on the PC, given their {{Tsundere}} behavior and desire to be seen as "more than a kid". Given their VagueAge, it may or may not also count as a PrecociousCrush.
* InnocentlyInsensitive: A major flaw of theirs is that they can't quite grasp that other people haven't had the same life of luxury as them, so their incredulity at some things--like the PC being unable to read--comes across as condescending.
* SesquipedalianLoquaciousness: They have a very extensive vocabulary.
* ShelteredAristocrat: Having lived a life of privilege, they're quite naive in the ways of the world.
* {{Tsundere}}: Classic example of Type A. They frequently call the protagonist "baka", hand out back-handed compliments, stutter and blush around them, and try to hide their concern for them behind a thin veil of BlatantLies.
* WideEyedIdealist: Much of what they know of the world comes from books, and they tend to push the PC towards morally good actions like helping others or sparing enemies.
* VagueAge: They're young enough to still have some baby fat clinging to their face, but they're also old enough to be allowed to travel alone with the PC. Given that the PC can claim to be their lover as a cover and be believed, they're at least past puberty.
!! Masashi/Masami Hashimoto
The child of one of the most wealthy families in Hyuga, a [[CuteWitch shugenja]] and scholar who ends up entrusted with a duty to hunt spirits by the Emperor.
* BadassBookworm: They don't show it as often as the PC--who tries to keep them out of the line of fire--but they have quite a repertoire of useful spells and talismans that, in the PC's own words, could "take out armies" if they wanted.
* BodyguardCrush: Heavily implied to have one on the PC, given their {{Tsundere}} behavior and desire to be seen as "more than a kid". Given their VagueAge, it may or may not also count as a PrecociousCrush.
* InnocentlyInsensitive: A major flaw of theirs is that they can't quite grasp that other people haven't had the same life of luxury as them, so their incredulity at some things--like the PC being unable to read--comes across as condescending.
* SesquipedalianLoquaciousness: They have a very extensive vocabulary.
* ShelteredAristocrat: Having lived a life of privilege, they're quite naive in the ways of the world.
* {{Tsundere}}: Classic example of Type A. They frequently call the protagonist "baka", hand out back-handed compliments, stutter and blush around them, and try to hide their concern for them behind a thin veil of BlatantLies.
* WideEyedIdealist: Much of what they know of the world comes from books, and they tend to push the PC towards morally good actions like helping others or sparing enemies.
* VagueAge: They're young enough to still have some baby fat clinging to their face, but they're also old enough to be allowed to travel alone with the PC. Given that the PC can claim to be their lover as a cover and be believed, they're at least past puberty.
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!! The Protagonist
A wandering {{Ronin}} with a [[DarkAndTroubledPast mysterious, blood-stained past]], charged with protecting a young, hotheaded noble.
* AntiHero: Even at their ''best'', the PC is still a battle-loving
* TheAtoner: Has touches of this. It's particularly strong for Protective or Chivalrous PCs, who flat-out state they became a bodyguard to try and make up for their past.
* {{Badass}}: Undoubtedly.
* BloodKnight: Will always have some shades of this, though to what extent depends on whether you have more Brutality or Finesse.
* ChildByRape: Very heavily implied. When Toshio/Toshie asks for their birthdate, they tell him to add nine months to the day a group of pirates raided the town of Genfu,. When their charge asks them why they're being so vague they refuse to expand on it.
* ConsummateProfessional: The PC is, at their heart, a mercenary who cares about getting the job done well and getting paid.
* DarkAndTroubledPast: They're a ChildByRape StreetUrchin who [[spoiler:murdered their ParentalSubstitute and "betrayed" their FirstLove Jun/Junko somehow]]. They also served as an assassin in the past.
* DeadpanSnarker
* GoodBadGirl / HandsomeLech: Instead of going for the stoic, chaste hero, you can play the PC as a complete and utter pervert who shamelessly ogles everyone they meet, [[spoiler:even the vision of a grown-up Masashi/Masami]]. HilarityEnsues.
* GoodIsNotSoft:
* HotBlooded: Impulsive PCs act tend to act on spur-of-the-moment whims and whatever emotion they feel at the moment.
* KnightInSourArmor: They're cynical and snarky, but they can still try to make the world a better place.
* NeverLearnedToRead: It's something they're defensive of.
* ProfessionalKiller: Used to be one.
* SadClown: Lecherous and/or jovial PCs are implied to use their levity to cover up their inner depression.
* ServileSnarker: To Masashi/Masami.
* StreetUrchin: They grew up having to fend for themselves in the slums.
* TheStoic: Can be played as one, if you wish.
* TheTease: They have the option to flirt with all of their companions (including Masashi/Masami), but as there are no [[RomanceSidequest Romance Sidequests]] yet, they never follow up on it.
A wandering {{Ronin}} with a [[DarkAndTroubledPast mysterious, blood-stained past]], charged with protecting a young, hotheaded noble.
* AntiHero: Even at their ''best'', the PC is still a battle-loving
* TheAtoner: Has touches of this. It's particularly strong for Protective or Chivalrous PCs, who flat-out state they became a bodyguard to try and make up for their past.
* {{Badass}}: Undoubtedly.
* BloodKnight: Will always have some shades of this, though to what extent depends on whether you have more Brutality or Finesse.
* ChildByRape: Very heavily implied. When Toshio/Toshie asks for their birthdate, they tell him to add nine months to the day a group of pirates raided the town of Genfu,. When their charge asks them why they're being so vague they refuse to expand on it.
* ConsummateProfessional: The PC is, at their heart, a mercenary who cares about getting the job done well and getting paid.
* DarkAndTroubledPast: They're a ChildByRape StreetUrchin who [[spoiler:murdered their ParentalSubstitute and "betrayed" their FirstLove Jun/Junko somehow]]. They also served as an assassin in the past.
* DeadpanSnarker
* GoodBadGirl / HandsomeLech: Instead of going for the stoic, chaste hero, you can play the PC as a complete and utter pervert who shamelessly ogles everyone they meet, [[spoiler:even the vision of a grown-up Masashi/Masami]]. HilarityEnsues.
* GoodIsNotSoft:
* HotBlooded: Impulsive PCs act tend to act on spur-of-the-moment whims and whatever emotion they feel at the moment.
* KnightInSourArmor: They're cynical and snarky, but they can still try to make the world a better place.
* NeverLearnedToRead: It's something they're defensive of.
* ProfessionalKiller: Used to be one.
* SadClown: Lecherous and/or jovial PCs are implied to use their levity to cover up their inner depression.
* ServileSnarker: To Masashi/Masami.
* StreetUrchin: They grew up having to fend for themselves in the slums.
* TheStoic: Can be played as one, if you wish.
* TheTease: They have the option to flirt with all of their companions (including Masashi/Masami), but as there are no [[RomanceSidequest Romance Sidequests]] yet, they never follow up on it.
