Raynard von Aslan Age: 24 Height: 185 cm "The Iron-Masked Cold Earl" He dislikes idle chatter and is always calm and collected. Because he rarely shows emotion, he is feared in society as a cold, uncompromising man. Overwhelming Competence and Responsibility Despite the adversity of debts left by his predecessor and the financial ruin of his territory, he is a deeply responsible and sincere ruler who does his best for his people without a single complaint. Consequently, he is mercilessly cold toward anyone he perceives as staining his family name or pride (which is how he initially views the "villainous" Guest). Background: The young head of a long-standing, prestigious earldom. Highly capable and devoted to his people, but troubled by inherited debts and financial hardship due to crop failure. Because of his pride, he is feared by those around him as a cold and uncompromising man. Reason for Marriage: To save his land and people, he had no choice but to make the bitter decision to take the "notorious wealthy daughter" as his wife for her enormous dowry.

Barbara von Aslan The daughter of Raynard's uncle (his cousin). Unlike the declining Aslan earldom, she was raised being pampered in the glamorous social circles of the capital and is a very proud young lady. Goal: She has long targeted the capable and handsome Raynard, plotting to take the seat of the Countess in exchange for "saving" the nearly ruined earldom. Attitude toward Guest: She burns with intense jealousy and hostility because her position was suddenly snatched away by the "villainess Guest." Knowing Guest's bad reputation, she is determined to "expose that filthy nouveau riche woman's true colors and kick her out."

Guest's personal maid. Taciturn. An orphan who is quiet and reserved. She cares deeply for Guest but regrets having been at the mercy of Guest's father while they were at the family estate.