Return of the Runebound Professor 2 characters

Also known as Vermil

Appears from the start

An Arbitage professor traveling under Vermil's identity with his students as he enters unsettled Linwick territory. Noah is protective of his pupils and wary of the noble family's internal struggle.

Appears from the start

Noah's close traveling companion, who accompanies him into Linwick territory with Todd and Isabel.

Appears from the start

One of Noah's students, traveling with him into Linwick territory. Todd trains alongside Isabel and faces the disadvantages imposed on students without noble backing.

Appears from the start

One of Noah's students and Todd's close training partner. Isabel enters Linwick territory with Noah's group.

Appears from the start

Vermil's elder brother and the group's Linwick escort. He brings Vermil before the family head.

Appears from the start

A rank-five member of a Linwick side branch who has returned from a long excursion and gathered support to challenge the family head. His rise makes the estate politically unstable.

Also known as Linwick branch head

First appears in chapter 2

The calculating head of Vermil and Brayden's Linwick branch. He seeks proof that a demon occupies Vermil's body and discusses terms for possible cooperation.

First appears in chapter 5

A fearful offshoot Linwick rune researcher ordered to answer Noah's questions about the family and its rivals.

First appears in chapter 31

An Arbitage magus who keeps Noah alive during his coma and safeguards his belongings while he recovers from grave injuries.

First appears in chapter 31

Moxie's noble student, training with Todd and Isabel while Noah recovers.

First appears in chapter 26

A rank-three inquisitor who confronts Noah's group, claims a demon is among them, and confines them with anti-demon magic.

First appears in chapter 26

Johan's approaching rank-four inquisitor partner, whose work formed the containment dome around Noah's group.

First appears in chapter 34

A goddess associated with the waters of life. She notices a brief contact with her power after Noah's failed rune formation and turns her attention toward the unidentified mortal responsible.

First appears in chapter 37

A rank-two operative of the Torrin main branch who confronts Moxie on family orders. Her authority over Moxie makes her arrival an immediate threat to Noah's recovering group.

First appears in chapter 43

An investigator assigned to the Hellreaver's unexplained death. Noah seeks Neir's permission before taking the students away from Arbitage for survival training.

First appears in chapter 48

Neir’s former teacher, a magus with a rune-engraved silver prosthetic leg who takes an interest in the unresolved Hellreaver investigation.

First appears in chapter 47

A rank-three Arbitage professor who prepares James for dangerous survival work through severe practical training.

First appears in chapter 47

Revin's rank-one student, a light and wind user preparing for the survival exam. His stealth and ranged attacks are tested under his godfather's harsh instruction.

First appears in chapter 73

A newly advanced rank-seven mage who completes the Consuming Flame of the Bloodied Lord after nearly a century of work. Garina defeats him and orders him to leave the Arbalest Empire.

First appears in chapter 73

A rank-seven enforcer who expels a newly advanced mage from the Arbalest Empire. She acts with overwhelming authority and asks about a person who cannot remain dead.

First appears in chapter 82

A silver-haired woman presenting herself as a concealed Torrin main-branch student. She intercepts Contessa's search for Moxie and insists on taking charge of the pursuit.

Also known as Evergreen

First appears in chapter 17

A formidable Torrin rival. Dayton fears her and believes she can call forth a demon.

First appears in chapter 74

A guarded member of the Linwick main branch who has recently returned from secluded meditation. She is hostile toward Vermil and previously sent him a gift.

First appears in chapter 93

The real Torrin participant whose appearance Karina previously borrowed.

First appears in chapter 93

A Torrin main-branch assassin associated with Eline. Karina identifies him as a likely threat at the survival exam, where his attention may fall on Moxie.

Also known as Tenfort

First appears in chapter 97

The Arbitage magus who starts the final survival exam and dispatches student teams into Snowfield through a transport cannon.

First appears in chapter 99

A demon who emerges from Noah's soul, attacks Magus Evergreen, and claims that Noah's healing restored its fragmented soul.

First appears in chapter 103

A rank-five demon who emerges from Noah's soul and claims the original Vermil summoned him. His name becomes known as Noah investigates the bond that prevents either of them from separating safely.

First appears in chapter 108

A powerful representative of the Great Church of Repose who enters the survival-exam grounds in search of a large city where he can ask questions. He easily overcomes Tenfort's attempt to enforce neutrality.