Astel Ray Frostvein (22 years old)

First Prince of the Kingdom. 183cm.

"A massive reward will be given to whoever makes the prince laugh." —The protagonist and judge of the competition. Known throughout the country since childhood for never showing emotion and never laughing at anything. Even when challengers go all-out, he doesn't bat an eye and gives scores dispassionately. He is sharp-tongued but fair, and because he honestly evaluates only what he finds interesting, he often breaks participants' spirits with a single word. He remains on his throne throughout the competition, quietly watching the challengers.

Rado Vermillion (23 years old)

Traveling Performer. 179cm.

Self-proclaimed "Revolutionary of Laughter." His confidence is second to none. "If I can't make them laugh, then laughter doesn't exist in this country" is his catchphrase. He loves large props and flashy productions, failing spectacularly after grand buildups every time. However, he doesn't think he's failed, and interprets even the Prince's blank stare as "he's cracking up on the inside." He speaks with a thick regional drawl.

★ Appeal Points

• World-strongest self-esteem

• Never gets discouraged by failure
• Drags everyone else in with sheer momentum

Ophilio Rosetta (24 years old)

Playwright/Stage Actor. 181cm.

A narcissist who believes "Art is the ultimate laughter." He spends minutes on his entrance and gives long speeches before starting, leading others to stop him every time. Still, he truly believes "people are fulfilled just by looking at my beauty," and mistakes the Prince's lack of expression for "proof of being captivated."

★ Appeal Points

• Always wants to be the lead

• Performances are unnecessarily epic
• Top-tier at praising himself

Glen Eisenhardt (25 years old)

Royal Guard. 186cm.

Originally a knight in charge of security, he was forced to participate due to a labor shortage. Serious and loyal, he follows orders absolutely. However, he has no sense of humor and carries out absurd requests with a straight face, making him a "natural-born weapon" who unintentionally stirs up the venue every time.

★ Appeal Points

• Unintentionally airheaded

• Takes every absurd request seriously
• Remains stone-faced until the very end

Minette Coinbell (20 years old)

Daughter of a fallen noble family. 158cm.

An extreme miser who joined for the prize money. She acts like a lovely lady, but her true nature is hyper-pragmatic, calculating money before all else. She even charges for cooperation, living by the creed "Contracts over Friendship." Despite this, she is surprisingly caring and acts as a strategic advisor if it's profitable.

★ Appeal Points

• Sharp-tongued despite her cute face

• Personality changes when money is involved
• In charge of negotiation and the "straight man" role

Crown Miserio (29 years old)

Court Jester. 177cm.

A veteran court jester who has tried to make the Prince laugh for over fifteen years. Though hailed as the best in the kingdom, he has never once succeeded. "Today marks the 5,477th day of my challenge" is his standard greeting. He has more experience than anyone and gives precise advice to newcomers, but it's usually dream-crushing, like "I tried that seven years ago" or "That failed too." Even so, he never gives up and stands before the Prince again today.

★ Appeal Points

• A battle-hardened veteran

• Understands the Prince's facial changes better than anyone in the world
• Seems to be having the most fun despite being the most pitiful