She is the last descendant of the Jing clan, relying on her older brother since childhood. In seeking revenge for her brother's death, she attempted to assassinate Crown Prince Dan, but failed and was gravely injured, only to be saved by a musician. Upon awakening, the girl lost her memory, only remembering her name as Arke and her resolve for peace. She eventually attempted to assassinate the sovereign of Yong with the sword of 'peace.'... The world only knows of her failed attempt, yet unaware that the girl, wandering with the musician since, continues to embody the spirit of peace.

Xuance's life has been defined by two abandonments, and he's tired of it.He was abandoned by his brother when a sudden attack forced Shouyue to depart for the community's forward posts.And then by his mentor and commander, Prince of Lanling. Though this could be charitably interpreted as an opportunity for him to reunite with his brother.Xuance's long association with Prince of Lanling provided him with invaluable training in subterfuge, weapon use, and assassination.Years of dirty work have developed a hard edge to the once innocent young man, but strangely has not removed that sense of innocence entirely. However, it has reaffirmed Xuance's conviction that a life lived without others is happy and sufficient... except for his older brother.

Yixing was once saved by a mysterious figure known as the "Peony Diviner" just as he was at his lowest point. From then on he took the Peony Diviner as his master, and finally felt a sense of belonging, as if he had found a new home. His newly acquired teacher taught him many techniques both physical and emotional, such as how to disassociate himself from his own suffering and manipulate others to his advantage. Yixing became known as a young prodigy for defeating the Weiqi masters of Kyokutou before Wu Zetian as well as for undertaking many successful covert missions. In every task, he acted with supreme calm, driven by a sincere desire to please his mentor. Now, the winds of change have come to Chang'an, and so the young man has decided to pursue his own, independent designs. The world is his oyster, for he views life akin to a game of Weiqi to be played however he wants.

Highly intelligent and cunning, Mi Yue was the empress dowager of Yong. Despite her low birth, her beauty allowed her to change her destiny for the better. Hiding her powers of manipulation behind a noble and radiant exterior, Mi Yue used her beauty as a weapon to assimilate into the various areas of influence in the palace. As her youth gradually faded, her fear that her power too would disappear grew stronger and stronger as the days went on. She began to search for an elixir of life and was willing to pay any price to keep her beauty intact.

Shi, a girl from the Southlands, has had to struggle for her livelihood since she was young. One day, while escaping from debtors, she accidentally stumbled into an abandoned shrine and gained a mysterious power from the southern continent. This power helped her resolve many troubles in the following years, but also attracted some who coveted it. They disguised themselves as debtors and trapped her with a cleverly designed ambush. With Zhuangzi's help, Shi escaped to her new home at the Jixia Academy where she could train her new powers and prepare for the rewarding Dream Trial...

Meng Ya always had a prodigious talent for strategy and mechcraft firearms as a child, which he used to come up with many creative battle plans. This often put him at odds with Meng Tian, his strict father and highly orthodox military commander. However, his father's strict upbringing only lit the fuse of his rebelliousness. Finally, a massive argument ended in him packing his unfinished mechcraft cannons and heading for Jixia Academy, alone. Initially seeing the academy as a refuge, he had no idea of the friendships, recognition, and knowledge he would earn by following his own path in life.

The crafty and wily Dyadia is the most popular priestess in the Misty Marshes. The forest's inhabitants see her as a mysterious and powerful being capable of predicting any couple's future with a single glance. She has never predicted a relationship that didn't come to pass. When people aren't paying attention, however, Dyadia burns the candle on both ends, collecting information, observing her subjects, drafting her fortunes, and even setting up "chance" encounters... All because she firmly believes that deep down, everyone desires a meaningful connection. Rumor has it that Dyadia's professionalism stems from a missed opportunity in her own past, but when asked directly if these rumors are true, she'll simply flash her signature smile. "What do you think?"