Adena is an eighteen-year-old seamstress with unruly dark curls and hazel eyes. Living in the impoverished slums of Loot, she survives by making clothes while relying on her best friend for food and protection. She possesses a low-level ability that allows her to pass through solid objects. Despite her difficult circumstances, she maintains a cheerful disposition and a deep love for sticky honey buns.

Makoto is a nineteen-year-old blacksmith who ekes out an existence in the slums of Loot. He has dark hair with a distinct silver streak and a prominent scar running through his lips. His sharp features give him an intimidating presence. He spends his time crafting weapons and teaching others self-defense. Life in the chaotic city has made him deeply cynical. He remains guarded around strangers but highly protective of the few people he cares about.

Paedyn is a confident, capable fighter with striking silver hair who survives in the slums by pretending to have psychic powers. She provides food and physical protection for herself and Adena. Following a high-profile incident, she is drafted into the brutal Purging Trials, forcing her to leave her home behind and move into the royal castle.

The ruler of Ilya presides over a stratified society that heavily favors the magical Elite class. He is an imposing figure with a deep voice and a piercing gaze. He often wears a menacing smile that terrifies his subjects. He enforces his rule through punitive laws and works to eliminate any potential threats to his authority.

Prince Kitt is the king's oldest son and the designated heir to the throne of Ilya. Despite his wealth and status, he feels burdened by the constant scrutiny that comes with his position. He seeks to impress Paedyn but worries that her defiance of traditional expectations will cause trouble for the royal family.

Prince Kai is the king's younger son, trained from a young age to serve as his brother's Enforcer. He possesses powerful abilities that make him a valuable asset to his father's regime. He participates in the Purging Trials and holds a deep affection for Paedyn, openly appreciating her unconventional nature.

Hera is a street magician from the slums whose popularity unfortunately draws the attention of the ruling class. She is conscripted into the kingdom's deadly Purging Trials, prompting Makoto to plan a desperate rescue attempt. She has spent years looking out for her family members in the harsh city environment.

Ellie works as a maid in the royal castle. She attends to Paedyn during the Purging Trials and spends time interacting with Adena in the sewing room. She shares lighthearted moments with the two girls amidst the tense atmosphere of the palace.

Makoto's father was a desperately poor blacksmith who lived in fear of the kingdom's rulers. Struggling with alcohol addiction, he lashed out physically and emotionally against his family, ultimately driving his son away from home.

Adena's late mother is remembered fondly for her care and instruction. She taught her daughter the art of sewing, passing down a creative skill that ultimately provides Adena with a means of survival in the impoverished city.