Main protagonist who, due to her intrinsic talents in fighting, skipped through grades & enrolls in Beacon Academy. The younger, half-sister of Yang. Her weapon Crescent Rose is a hybrid between a scythe and a sniper rifle. Her semblance Petal Burst allows her to dash with incredible speed.

Heiress to the influential Schnee Dust Company (S.D.C.). Weiss is confident in her abilities and often has a frigid & formal approach towards people around her. She has a hatred for the White Fang, which has been targeting her family and company as targets of their terrorism.

A mysterious girl who loves reading. She is actually a Faunus and used to be a part of White Fang. An introvert who doesn't speak much. Her weapon Gambol Shroud transforms between a large broadsword with a sheath and two gun-swords. Her Semblance Shadow allows her to create duplicates of herself.

Cheerful elder half-sister of Ruby. She loves Ruby more than anything and is extremely protective of her sister, but she's also thoughtful towards others. Her weapon is Ember Celica, a pair of gauntlets that can transform into shotguns. Her Semblance Burn has the ability to draw strength from hits she has taken and sends it back two-fold.