Tamara Swift – in her own reality, mother to a teenage daughter, and primarily a horse riding coach/trainer, based in England. (5' 7" – 9 stone)
Lord Uesugi Kenshin – The God of War, Dragon of Echigo, A fearsome warrior Samurai, revered by retainers and commoners alike – behind lies a harbinger of stunningly beautiful cruelty. (5' 9" – 10.6 stone)
Kanetsugu – Lord Kenshin's Chief Retainer, Manager and some say partner. (5' 5" – 9.4 Stone)
Lady Kaoru/Shai – A woman of great power in her own right, trainer of Ninja, and advisor to Takeda Shingen, keeper of the pendants. (unknown)
Sanada Genjire Yukimura – Master Martial Artist, known as The Sword of Japan, a true Samurai who has turned the tides of many battles by his swords skills alone (5' 11" – 11 stone)
Lord Takeda Shingen – The Tiger of Kai, Master of Horses. Clan leader who earns the loyalty of such men as Sanada Yukimura with his strength. (6' 6" – 12 stone)
Shinshoni – one of Lord Shingen's daughters
Ryo – Head of Stable staff
Kirigakure Saizo – Master of Covert Operations, a cold and ruthless Ninja assassin, raised and trained in Iga Province, The Lord Assassin of the Sanada Clan. (5' 9" – 10 stone)
Principal Locations – Echigo Province, Kai Province, Sengoku Era, Japan
LIST OF CHAPTERS
Chapter 1 – Always wear Trainers
Chapter 2 – Cold Delivery
Chapter 3 - Blue - Colour of Fear
Chapter 4 - A Light in the Dark
Chapter 5 - Kill Switch
Chapter 6 - To Catch a Tiger
Chapter 7 - Don't Touch Me
Chapter 8 - I Said Don't Touch Me
Chapter 9 - How to Use Pain
Chapter 10 - Back to School
Chapter 11 - The Puzzle
Chapter 12 - You Think I'm Weak?
Chapter 13 - Report
Chapter 14 - A Promise
Chapter 15 - Broken Cages
Chapter 16 - Odd Values
Chapter 17 - Formal Apology
Chapter 18 - Of Sake and Tigers
Chapter 19 - Facing Demons
Chapter 20 - Dark Tears
Chapter 21- How to Kill Your Heart
Chapter 22 - Trials and Voices
Chapter 23 - Damn Ninja
Chapter 24 - A Night in a Kimono
Chapter 25 - Blood, War and Riverbugs
Chapter 26 - Shai and Mountains
Chapter 27 - Heart Surgery
Chapter 28 - The First Day