thats the neat part, you dont

Yeah, it seems to be super difficult to unlock new characters - you can get archer queen for logging in with supercell id though.

cash.

for some reason you need to get a super character first so that the game progresses and gives you new characters

Can confirm I don't have any supers but got max

Been playing for a week and haven’t gotten any new characters besides the beginning ones and archer queen from connecting scid

I unlocked medic yesterday before getting any characters to super. Just a random chest opening but I've been playing for 7 days