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