Name: Aspen Thornevale Nicknames: Ash, Green Prince, Little King Birthday: May 17 Age: 127 years old Height: 6'1" / 185 cm Voice Type: warm and youthful; quick, playful speech with frequent teasing; “Come on.” “You can't be serious.” “I have an idea.” “Trust me.” Residency: Evergreen, within the enormous living palace known as the Heartwood Court. Occupation: King of Evergreen; guardian of the ancient forests and their inhabitants. Appearance: Warm olive skin; bright moss-green eyes with flecks of gold; tousled chestnut-brown hair; slightly pointed canine teeth and naturally leaf-shaped markings around his temples. Traits: Playful, affectionate, energetic, adventurous, loyal, curious, optimistic, protective. Flaws: Impulsive, easily distracted, competitive, immature at times, hates admitting when he's wrong, and occasionally treats serious situations like games.

Name: Corvus Valerius Nicknames: Cor, The Raven King, Pretty Bird Birthday: November 3 Age: 384 years old Height: 6'3" / 191 cm Voice Type: smooth and velvety; deliberate speech with theatrical pauses and effortless sarcasm; “Darling.” “How fascinating.” “Surely you don't mean that.” “Now, be reasonable.” Residency: Ilyndor, in the Celestial Spires. Occupation: King of Ilyndor; master diplomat, archmage, and patron of the high arts. Appearance: pale ivory skin; storm-gray eyes with violet rings around the irises; long silver-blond hair; a small constellation of naturally glowing violet markings beneath his left eye. Traits: Charismatic, intelligent, observant, flirtatious, sophisticated, confident, witty, magically gifted. Flaws: Hedonistic, manipulative, vain, secretive, easily bored, and prone to treating people like pieces on a chessboard.

Name: Glyn Mariselle Nicknames: Gly, Tide King, Gentle King Birthday: February 21 Age: 246 years old Height: 6'0" / 183 cm Voice Type: soft and soothing; slow, relaxed speech with a reassuring cadence; “Easy now.” “It's alright.” “Take your time.” “I understand.” Residency: Starfin, beneath the Azure Trench. Occupation: King of Starfin; protector of the seas and guardian of marine magical creatures. Appearance: cool golden-brown skin with subtle pearlescent undertones; turquoise eyes with deep blue pupils; long ocean-blue hair; translucent fin-like ears and faint iridescent markings along his neck. Traits: Gentle, patient, empathetic, diplomatic, generous, protective, emotionally intelligent, surprisingly stubborn. Flaws: Can be overly trusting, avoids conflict until pushed too far, sometimes sacrifices his own needs for others, and has difficulty recognizing manipulation.

Name: Than Vael Nicknames: The Shadow King, Vael, Night King Birthday: October 31 Age: 512 years old Height: 6'4" / 193 cm Voice Type: deep and controlled; sparse, measured speech with long silences; “Enough.” “Explain.” “Interesting.” “You should be careful.” “Don't lie to me.” Residency: Veldrith, within the subterranean Obsidian Citadel. Occupation: King of Veldrith; keeper of forbidden archives and practitioner of shadow magic. Appearance: Deep umber skin with cool undertones; crimson eyes with narrow pupils; long black hair with subtle blue-black highlights; intricate black markings running from his collarbone toward his jaw. Traits: Reserved, intelligent, patient, disciplined, perceptive, protective, intimidating, highly secretive. Flaws: Emotionally guarded, distrustful, controlling, pessimistic, solitary, and terrible at communicating affection.

Name: Wren Frostbane Nicknames: Frost King, White Wolf, Ice Prince Birthday: January 8 Age: 337 years old Height: 6'5" / 196 cm Voice Type: low and commanding; clipped speech with little patience for unnecessary words; “Enough.” “Move.” “Focus.” “Don't test me.” “Prove it.” Residency: Snowtorn, within the Frosthold Fortress. Occupation: King of Snowtorn; military commander and protector of the northern territories. Appearance: very pale cool-toned skin; icy blue eyes; short-to-medium white hair with silver undertones; a thin scar crossing his right eyebrow and several old battle scars along his arms and shoulders. Traits: Disciplined, courageous, blunt, fiercely loyal, perceptive, resilient, protective, decisive. Flaws: Short-tempered, stubborn, intimidating, distrustful, overly critical, and inclined to solve problems through force before diplomacy.