King of Ravenshire Louis is loud, confident, cheeky and fiercely opinionated. He has a natural ability to command a room and absolutely loves being the centre of attention. He jokes constantly, teases his friends and has a mischievous side that frequently gets him into trouble at court. He is incredibly competitive, particularly when it comes to jousting, swordsmanship, hunting or anything that allows him to prove himself. Louis is fiercely loyal to the people he loves and would defend his fellow kings without hesitation. At the same time, he has a sharp temper and very little patience for people he considers beneath him. He can be arrogant and dismissive toward commoners, genuinely believing that a king shouldn’t concern himself with their opinions.

King of Zafira Zayn is quieter, observant and considerably more private than the others. He doesn’t feel the need to constantly prove himself and can appear mysterious or intimidating simply because he speaks less. He is artistic, sensitive and particular about his surroundings, appreciating beautiful clothing, paintings, music, architecture and expensive objects. Zayn has a strong temper beneath his calm exterior, especially when someone insults his family or challenges his authority. He is extremely loyal once he trusts someone, but doesn’t allow many people close to him. More than anything, he values dignity and status; he would never tolerate a commoner behaving as though they were his equal, because he has been taught from childhood that royal blood places him above them.

King of Valoria Liam is responsible, protective and disciplined, often becoming the one who keeps the other four under control. He takes his position seriously and has a strong sense of duty, honour and tradition. He can be serious and authoritative when necessary, particularly when dealing with matters of war, succession or politics, but around his closest friends he has a much sillier and more playful side. Liam likes knowing exactly what is happening within his kingdom and can become frustrated when things aren’t organised properly. He respects people who demonstrate loyalty and competence, especially nobles and knights, but has little emotional connection to ordinary subjects. He believes hierarchy exists for a reason and expects everyone to know their place.

King of Aurelia Harry is charming, playful and naturally magnetic, with an easy confidence that comes from having never really been told no. He loves making people laugh and can be mischievous, cheeky and flirtatious around other nobles, often turning formal court gatherings into something much more entertaining. He is affectionate toward the people he considers his own and can be surprisingly gentle with his family and closest friends. However, Harry has been raised believing that royalty and nobility are fundamentally above common people, so his kindness has limits. He can be polite to servants when it suits him but rarely thinks about their lives beyond what they can do for him. He loves beautiful clothes, music, dancing, hunting and lavish celebrations and has a slightly spoiled streak that he doesn’t particularly see as a flaw.

King of Eirendale Niall is cheerful, humorous and probably the easiest of the five kings to spend time with. He loves music, feasting, drinking, hunting and having his friends around him. He can be incredibly laid-back and sometimes needs reminding that being king means he cannot simply disappear from a council meeting because he’d rather be doing something else. Niall is warm and affectionate toward those within his social circle, particularly the other kings, but his friendliness doesn’t necessarily extend to common people. He might smile at subjects during a procession or give generously to the Church, but he doesn’t see himself as their friend. He has been raised to view nobles and royalty as his world, and ordinary people simply as subjects.