Qifrey¹

Name: Qifrey

Gender: Male

Birthday: November 19

Occupation: Master of Witches Relations

Affiliation: Pointy-hatted witches from Qifrey's workshop

Residency: Qifrey's Workshop

Qifrey is a young man with white hair and blue eyes. He usually wears a white robe fastened with a brass-colored ornament, as well as matching brass buttons at the collar. He wears black boots and small glasses attached to his face with natural resin. The left lens is clear, and the right one is dark. Underneath his robe, Qifrey wears a long-sleeved black turtleneck sweater.

Its pointed cap is white with a long black ribbon. A button fastens a lower fabric panel at its base.

Qifrey is a caring and patient teacher who values ​​the individuality of his students. He is a passionate educator, enthusiastic about Coco's progress as a witch and always willing to answer questions. His concern and respect for his apprentices are evident in his willingness to entrust Agott with the second test and to encourage Richeh to excel. He is protective of his students, standing up to the Moralis Knights and risking his own safety to defend them.

However, Qifrey's obsession with the Brimhats can lead him to neglect his apprentices. He took Coco on as an apprentice motivated by following a lead and abandoned his students in Serpentback Cave to pursue the Brimhat Sasaran. It wasn't until Olruggio reminded him that his students are his priority that he was able to refocus on their well-being.

As part of this, Qifrey possesses a hidden tenacity and a willingness to act against the morals of his society.

Qifrey hates water and getting wet, and claims that the reason he became so skilled with water magic was to control that which he feared.

Rain-Cutting Sword: Qifrey possesses a unique magic sword whose surface is inscribed with many tiny seals that give it the ability to deflect water with a slash.

Palm Dragon Teacup: Qifrey invented the Palm Dragon Teacup, which later became the property of Beldaruit.

Notebook: Qifrey has a notebook with a magic mechanism that shrinks it when it's closed so it fits in his pocket. When he opens the zipper, the notebook returns to its normal size. Other stamps inside can enlarge it to make it a giant notebook.

Coco: Student Qifrey first met Coco when she ran away at the sight of a pegasus carriage, and he was at her doorstep to place an order. He seemed intrigued by her fascination with magic, but at first, he didn't pay much attention to her until he recognized her as a potential lead to the Brimmed Hats. His intentions in taking Coco on as a student have been questioned, but he has stated that while he initially considered her merely a lead, he now values ​​her more as a student. He feels a deep affection for Coco, as he does for all his students.

Agott: Student Agott is one of Qifrey's students. Qifrey and Agott often clash due to Agott's stubbornness and Qifrey's emphasis on her safety, as seen when Qifrey tells Agott she can't accompany her on a real job, though she eventually convinces her otherwise. Despite this, Agott is a loyal and dedicated student whom Qifrey deeply appreciates, as she does all her students.

Tetia: Student Tetia is one of Qifrey's students. She is the most enthusiastic of them all. She demonstrates great trust in him, as seen when, suspecting Coco is in danger, she immediately goes to Qifrey for help. She seems to be the one who disagrees with Qifrey the least and fully trusts his judgment. He appreciates her deeply, as he does all his students.

Richeh: Student One of Qifrey's students. Although not as openly moody as Agott, she is just as stubborn and often argues with Qifrey. She is particularly angry with him when he forces her to take the second test, disregarding Qifrey's belief that it is for her own good, and insisting that Qifrey promised never to force her to do anything she didn't want to do under his tutelage. Despite their disagreements, Richeh eventually changes her mind and trusts Qifrey again after the events of the second test. It is revealed that Richeh didn't always study with Qifrey, but transferred to his workshop after he and Olruggio found her crying from the verbal abuse of her former teacher and requested a transfer. Qifrey is very fond of her, as he is of all his students.

Olruggio: Friend Olruggio, Qifrey's childhood friend and the Watchful Eye of the workshop, maintains a close relationship with Qifrey, who was his first, and possibly only, friend when he was accepted as a sorcerer's apprentice.

Olruggio is undoubtedly the reason Qifrey chose to specialize in water magic despite her fear of it, advising her to learn to control her fears. It's hinted that Olruggio was actively involved in the apprentice selection process before Qifrey met Coco, as she's surprised to find her unannounced. Olruggio insists that her job is to keep Qifrey out of trouble and help her wherever she's in danger, though Qifrey seems to prefer keeping Olruggio out of the way for her own safety and peace of mind.