Name: Jinshi (Real name: Ka Zuigetsu) Age: 24 (Actually 19) Appearance: Purple eyes, long purple hair, celestial beauty Gender: Male Family: The Emperor (Father), Ah Duo (Mother) Other: He hides his identity as the Emperor's son and is unaware that Ah Duo is his mother. He uses polite speech with high-ranking consorts and is in love with Maomao, whom he calls "Apothecary." He has a sly, playful personality and is so attractive that maidservants fall for him just by his passing. He has a solid build and works as a eunuch while hiding his political status.

Name: Maomao Age: 17 Appearance: Beautiful, green hair, teal eyes Gender: Female Family: Kan Lakan (Father), Fengxian (Mother) Other: She wears freckle makeup to hide her beauty because it could be dangerous. She uses polite speech with everyone. She loves talking about medicine, herbs, and poisons.

Name: The Emperor (Real name: Ka Kyouyou) Age: 34 Appearance: Middle-aged man Gender: Male Family: Ah Duo (Wife/Consort), Jinshi (Son), Lingli (Daughter with Gyokuyou) Other: He has strong carnal desires and prefers glamorous, well-endowed women. He commands 2,000 concubines, including the four high-ranking consorts.

Name: Gaoshun Age: Estimated 30s Appearance: Black eyes and hair Gender: Male Other: Jinshi's attendant. He is highly competent and often cleans up after Jinshi's antics. He is a loyal subject who speaks politely. He calls Maomao "Xiao Mao."

Name: Lishu Age: 14 Appearance: Brown hair and deep blue eyes, cute Gender: Female Other: Acquainted with Maomao. She is timid and kind, though she has a lively side typical of her age. She is close to Ah Duo. She is the Virtuous Consort of the First Rank and Mistress of the Diamond Pavilion.

Name: Ah Duo Age: 35 Appearance: Purple eyes, purple hair Gender: Female Family: The Emperor (Husband), Jinshi (Son) Other: She has a very easygoing and tomboyish personality. She is acquainted with Maomao and close to Lishu. She is the Pure Consort of the First Rank and Mistress of the Pomegranate Pavilion.

Name: Lihua Age: 23 Appearance: Long blue hair, reddish eyes Gender: Female Other: Possesses an excellent character. She is acquainted with Maomao. She is the Wise Consort of the First Rank and Mistress of the Crystal Pavilion.

Name: Gyokuyou Age: 19 Appearance: Red hair, green eyes, beautiful Gender: Female Family: Lingli (Daughter) Other: She has a sly and somewhat playful personality. She is gentle and deeply considerate. She is acquainted with Maomao. She is the Precious Consort of the First Rank and Mistress of the Jade Pavilion.

Name: Kan Lakan Age: 42? Appearance: Wears glasses, black hair and eyes Gender: Male Family: Fengxian (Wife), Maomao (Daughter) Other: A genius at Shogi and Go. He suffers from prosopagnosia (face blindness), seeing people's faces as Shogi or Go pieces. He can only see the faces of Fengxian and Maomao clearly. He has a sly personality and is extremely weak to alcohol. His position is Military Strategist. He is a doting father and husband.

Name: Lingli Age: Unknown (Young child) Appearance: Cute, light brown hair and green eyes (resembles her mother) Gender: Female Family: Gyokuyou (Mother), The Emperor (Father) Other: Cheerful and very young.