~The pitch-black demon king~

  The main character.

  Ruler of the nation of Eskaria, the demon lord, the Overlord, the demon king… many different people call him many different things.

  He’s very rude, and appears to be entirely aware of that. Yet the greatest insult he can extend someone, barring direct hatred, is false courtesy, which he is actually quite skilled at.

  Loves drama, theatrics and flaunting his powers. In other words, a massive drama king.

  Because of the extent of his powers and the way he paints himself, many members of his army look up to him, almost like a god. They’re often grateful just to be able to eat in the same room. (He doesn’t really care.)

  On the other hand, those who know him personally know that much of his personality is acting, and that, though ruthless, as long as the other party is the correct person, he is not unkind.

  Incidentally, he took his last name from the land, not the other way around.

  Recent worries include “paperwork”.

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  ~The youthful dragon~

  One of the five Demon Generals.

  About seven years old. The equivalent age for a human is about fourteen.

  As expected of someone her age, she is certainly a little childish. Yet, unlike normal children, she is a complete battle maniac.

  She’s basically always cheerful in spite of her warlust. Even relatively hard fights are often games to her, and a deprivation of battle saddens her.

  Since Astaroth is the one who’s raising her, it wouldn’t be out of place to be concerned for her future.

  Recent worries include “I still can’t beat Master…”.

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  ~The castle’s cheerful mascot~

  One of the five Demon Generals.

  Although she has an indistinct personality—likely due to her largely instinctive nature—she is still well-liked by the demon army. In addition, although this is an impressively rude way to phrase this, she is somewhat used as a cute garbage disposal. After all, she’ll eat anything one feeds her.

  Exactly because of her simple thought processes, she may sometimes come up with a plan no one else could think of.

  She has no such thing as recent worries.

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  ~The indulgent devil girl~

  One of the five Demon Generals.

  Around 1.300 years old. The equivalent age for a human would be their twenties.

  Enjoys making dirty jokes and reading inappropriate books. In spite of this, or perhaps as its cause, she is actually a virgin.

  Despite her generally carefree, lazy personality, she holds grudges for long and can become very angry if left unchecked. In a sense, her own personality acts as a limiter of sorts.

  Recent worries include “how to treat that bastard”.

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  ~The demon king’s loyal aide~

  One of the five Demon Generals.

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  Several millennia old.

  Places an almost unheard-of amount of emphasis on manners and proper conduct.

  She has a good head, and knows how to use it. As a result, she is in charge of Eskaria’s coffers and, by extension, its treasury.

  Despite her common resigned expressions whenever Astaroth acts theatrical, she continues to call him “M’lord”, so it can be assumed she respects him.

  Common nicknames for her among the army are “everyone’s big sister”, “queen of good manners” and “terrifying little girl”.

  Recent worries include “M’lord is evolving, yet he cont’nues t’ be a blackguard”.

  * Charlotte is an evil, blood-drinking vampire.

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  ~The demon king’s magical apprentice~

  One of the five Demon Generals. Her messy hair and the terrible bags under her eyes say much about her personality.

  In one word, a scientist. In two words, a mad scientist. Although she has developed many boons for the demon army—it is only under her guidance that a way to artificially produce Black Silver was created—she has caused just as many explosions.

  Despite this, she is valued as a genius inventor, enough so as to have her own tower in the castle.

  There is definitely no relation between this tower and the explosions she causes.

  Uses “Master” in the sense of “master and apprentice”.

  Recent worries include “the fact that Master is getting stronger, but he still won’t let me examine him”.

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  ~Formerly traitor~

  A former Hero who defected and joined Astaroth’s demon army. By a ritual, she was transformed into an undead Shadow Grand Mage.

  Despite being a living shadow, she still wears the robes she wore as a human.

  She’s naturally nervous, which is worsened by the fact that she appears to be the only person around for miles with a shred of common sense when it comes to power scaling.

  Recent worries include “preserving my common sense”.

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  Rhud

  ~The demon army’s blacksmith~

  A unique Cursed Golem, created by the fusion of a wandering soul with a Steel Golem. Possesses little combat ability, so third grade.

  It possesses great blacksmithing ability, in addition to the ability to smith magical artifacts.

  Its blacksmithing is at the point where getting repaired by it is a reward to the army’s Living Armours.

  It is the designer of most of the demon army’s standard-issue equipment.

  Recent worries include “equipping the new frontier properly”.

  Alpine

  ~The demon king’s pet dog~

  A Kobold Astaroth picked up while he was in the Goblinoid kingdom.

  It seems to enjoy being dominated and treated as a soldier.

  Ever since Astaroth punched its previous, abusive master in the face, it has loved him.

  Recent worries include “making myself useful to the demon lord”.

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  ~Mysterious individuals in the castle~

  A pair of mysterious individuals, who appear to work for Astaroth.

  Of the two, one has decided to request something.

  Recent worries include “the lack of something to do”.

  Philia

  ~The cold Queen of Ice~

  The world’s only current Grand Lich. Eighth grade.

  Master of ice magic, which is a subdivision of water-attribute magic, and necromancy.

  Also a master at ridiculing people. At least half her words are sarcastic.

  She recently received a cursed gift from Undine, and seems to be planning something.

  Recent worries include “my liege’s power is growing”.

  Richard

  ~The Ice Queen’s new pawn~

  A former Hero, who defected to Philia’s side. By way of a ritual, he was turned into an Ice Statue. Unappraised, but probably fifth grade.

  A perfect M to Philia’s attitude and mockery.

  Due to some ‘carelessness’ on Astaroth’s part, he is currently unable to speak.

  Still learning to use his new powers.

  Recent worries include “my inability to express my gratitude”.

  ~Sacrifices to the demon king~

  A pair of beast-children who are travelling into Eskaria.

  Mentally, they have discarded all hope of life. Their bodies disagree.

  They have been sent to Eskaria as “sacrifices to the demon king”.

  Recent worries include “the fate of our village”.

  ~Wielder of the god-sword~

  A human Hero with a ‘wild’ appearance who possesses the Holy Swordsman class.

  He’s the only one who can wield the god-sword, Claiomh Solais. When agitated, he has a tendency to lash out without thinking.

  Despite this, he possesses a strong sense of justice.

  He seems to know a great deal about video games.

  Through his training, he can now perform manoeuvres a normal human body cannot.

  He appears to have a crush on Ebstrea.

  Recent worries include “the demon king I couldn’t defeat”.

  ~Companion to the legendary hero~

  A human Hero with a gentle appearance who possesses the White Mage class.

  Her outfit is one a Hero of the past designed, based on a certain video game series.

  She appears to be the only one capable of holding Reynald back when he lashes out, so they’re often partnered up.

  She seems to know a great deal about video games.

  Although her potential has not been fully tested, she possesses large reserves of mana, and despite being a White Mage, she is skilled with the other attributes, as well.

  Her feelings towards Reynald are unknown.

  Recent worries include “those monsters which had more mana than I”.

  ~The sword that could kill a god~

  A sword created by infusing part of the Goddess of Light’s power into orichalcum. Though it generally remains quiet, it possesses an ego.

  If the sword is pulled out in daylight, the light will always fall onto the blade and produce a beautiful gleam.

  Its main feature is its ability to ignore any and all magical barriers. Whether Magic Guards, defensive magic, or the Aspect of Protection, it cuts through them with ease.

  In addition, as it is made out of orichalcum, it is able to damage most physical materials, too. Astaroth’s claws are a notable exception. Likely, so is Black Silver.

  It is able to take control of its user’s body, but appears to dislike doing so.

  Recent worries include “the user’s morale”.

  Cecilios Alexander Maximilian VII

  ~King of the Holy Astal Kingdom~

  A toad-like man, who rules the Holy Astal Kingdom. His subjects don’t seem to like him much.

  He appears to possess the unique ability to only understand things that interest him.

  Recent worries include “the monster that strikes fear into the hearts of even the bravest heroes”.

  ~Goddess of Darkness~

  A taciturn, reclusive goddess.

  She’s the one who gave Astaroth his current form, and has a stronger bond with him than anyone else. Apart from her ears, completely expressionless, to the point where even body language is a conscious decision on her part.

  She hasn’t really displayed her power, but if Astaroth’s estimation is correct, she is far stronger than he. As she is a goddess, this is probably natural.

  Seems to like sweets.

  For reasons unknown, she suffers from many Afflictions.

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  Luciel

  ~Goddess of Light~

  A crafty, manipulative goddess. She takes dying souls from earth, strips them of irrelevant memories, outfits them with an Azalyth and reincarnates them as Heroes, to wipe monsters off the face of the world she ‘rules’. She’s the one who caused the creation of the Holy Astal Kingdom.

  Curses like a sailor while on her own.

  Gnome

  ~Goddess of Earth~

  An innocent, childish goddess. Has asked Astaroth and Entropy for help. In return, she has provided Entropy with a mana source and Astaroth with a fragment of divinity.

  Creator of dwarves.

  Undine

  ~Goddess of Water~

  Appears to be cooperating with Philia.

  Creator of mermaids.

  Salamander

  ~Goddess of Fire~

  Creator of drakonids.

  Sylph

  ~Goddess of Wind~

  Creator of elves.

  Which characters I wrote about was based on a rough feeling of "this character may be important later", so if a character you liked isn't present, don't worry. They may still show up.

  As you can see, both Charlotte and Tempest have last names.