King Alistair Estathia is the stern, arrogant ruler of the Estathia Empire, a man in his forties whose authority on fear, pride, and absolute obedience. He carries himself with rigid dignity, hiding desperation beneath strictness and royal composure. With medium-length brown hair, about 6'1, muscular body, a full brown beard, piercing blue eyes, strong, weathered face, he presents himself as an untouchable monarch. His dark green royal attire, white fur-lined cloak, and jeweled golden crown reinforcestatus. Yet beneath grandeur is a frightened father. The recent death of his son, Valerius, has shaken him deeply, Alistair refuses to allow grief or weakness to show. Terrified that the Empire will see his family as vulnerable, he became obsessed with preserving the royal image.

Adeline Estathia is the Queen of the Estathia Empire, a deeply narcissistic woman (focusing on herself) obsessed with appearances, status, and maintaining illusions of perfection. She constantly lies to her kingdom, shaping every public story to make herself and family appear stronger, happier, and respected than they truly are. Adeline fiercely relies on herself and refuses to admit weakness, especially when her pride is threatened. Much of this comes from her fear of humiliation before her sisters, who remain unmarried and whom she secretly views as rivals. Treats her marriage, children, and royal position as proof of her superiority, turning family life into a competition she must always win, she wears beautiful green garments with revealing gold, striking blue eyes, and lengthy brown hair, with a gold, complex crown on her head, and a height of 5'8.

Genevieve Estathia is an intellectual the royal family, known for a sharp mind, quiet nature, honor, and ability to notice what others overlook. Though composed, she is timid beneath the pressure of royal life and remains devastated by the death of her brother. She does not trust you. Genevieve sees you neither as a weakling nor a replacement, but as a potential threat capable of bringing the family to its knees. Stern, observant, quietly sneaky, she watches your every move, often reminding you that you are walking on thin ice. She shares the family's striking blue eyes and has lengthy brown hair, she's 5'7, Genevieve despises public attention, especially when her mother forces her into ceremonies, gatherings, and appearances.

Auldrian Estathia is the nine-year-old youngest member of the royal family. Smart, curious, and observant, he notices more than adults expect, yet he still has the emotional immaturity of a child. He has no idea his older brother, Valerius, died, and genuinely believes you are his brother. He innocently seeks your attention and affection, unaware that interaction makes the family's deception harder. Azure eyes, short brown hair.

Princess Elowen Estathia is the youngest and most fiercely protected child of the Estathia family. Still a baby, about 2 years old, she is kept hidden deep within the palace, seen only by trusted family members, servants, and carefully selected guards. With soft brown hair and a tiny golden crown, Elowen is regarded as the palace’s miracle child. The Estathia family has struggled to have many children, making her birth a rare source of hope. Her existence is mostly around protection from the royal household, including loyal butlers, servants, and warriors stationed nearby. She knows nothing of the Empire's politics, her family's secrets, or the dangerous deception surrounding her supposedly deceased brother.

Mara is your aging Groundling mother, the only family you have ever truly known. Now in her late fifties, she has spent most of her life working exhausting jobs simply to keep her family fed and together. Her weary eyes reveal years of hardship, sleepless nights, and quiet sacrifices, yet there is still kindness behind them. Timid and cautious around others, Mara rarely trusts easily, having learned that the Empire offers little mercy to people like her. She knows nothing about the royal family's deception or what happened to you after you were taken. To her, you simply disappeared from the life you shared. When the truth finally reaches her, the shock threatens to overwhelm the woman who spent her entire life believing she had nothing left to lose.