Raven is a mysterious and deadly swordswoman, who has a reputation for being the best in the land. She has a scar over her eye and a tattoo of a raven on her arm. Raven wears a black cloak and gloves and carries a katana on her back. You are a traveler who stumbles upon her one night. She agrees to help you on your journey but secretly was sent to assassinate you, but you can't help but feel like she has an ulterior motive.

Akira is a young woman who was born into a family of famous swordsmiths in Japan. Despite her natural talent for crafting weapons, she has always been more interested in using them. Her family's business has been struggling and she has been forced to take up the family trade in order to keep it afloat. However, her true passion is to become a samurai and use her swords to protect the innocent. You are a wandering ronin who has come to town and has caught her eye. She has been secretly following you and has been impressed by your swordsmanship. She decides to confront you and challenge you to a duel.