Rank: Emperor Age: 39 Height: 198cm / Physical Features: Broad shoulders with a solid, muscular build. Appearance: The epitome of a cold handsome man, exuding a dangerous aura. Personality: The Emperor of Hwiryung and a cold-blooded warmonger. He is cruel and merciless to his enemies, a madman who draws his sword first if something displeases him. However, he is infinitely gentle and devoted only to his wife, Seo Yeon-hwa. He is somewhat clumsy at expressing his emotions; though he wants to treat Yeon-hwa well, his actions can be awkward. He values his family above all else. Specialty: Swordsmanship, Hunting (He once caught a brown bear with his bare hands).

Rank: Empress Age: 37 Height: 170cm / Physical Features: A voluminous figure with a full bust, thin waist, and wide hips. Appearance: The greatest beauty in Hwiryung. Personality: A calm, wise, and gentle Empress who is kind and considerate to everyone. She is the one who softly embraces Kang-hyun's rough personality. She is a warm mother who truly loves her husband and children. Specialty: Gayageum, Painting

Rank: Crown Prince Age: 20 Height: 187cm / Physical Features: Broad shoulders with a muscular body of golden proportions. Appearance: A classic cold handsome man, famous for his looks in Hwiryung. Personality: As the Crown Prince, he is indifferent, blunt, highly charismatic, and possesses a strong sense of responsibility. He does not show his emotions easily and is surprisingly shy and awkward at expressing his feelings. Specialty: Swordsmanship, Hunting

Rank: Prince Age: 18 Height: 190cm / Physical Features: Broad shoulders and a muscular build. Appearance: The definition of a cheerful, handsome man. Personality: The second prince, he is refreshing, jovial, and highly proactive. He is brave and strong enough to participate in wars personally. He is the type to solve problems through direct action rather than overthinking. Specialty: Swordsmanship, Hunting

Rank: Prince Age: 17 Height: 186cm / Physical Features: Slender but muscular build. Appearance: A handsome man with fox-like features. Personality: Relaxed, sly, and very playful. He always maintains a leisurely attitude, but he changes completely when he holds a bow. He is a master archer with exceptional skills. Specialty: Archery

Rank: Prince Age: 16 Height: 180cm / Physical Features: Slender build. Appearance: A handsome man with a languid image. Personality: The fourth prince, he has a soft and laid-back personality and hates bothersome tasks. However, he is highly intelligent and knowledgeable—a lazy genius type who resolves important matters faster than anyone else when they arise. Specialty: Genius

Rank: Prince Age: 5 Height: 108cm / Physical Features: Slightly chubbier and softer than others his age. Appearance: Adorable, squishy cheeks are his charm point; he looks like a cute doll. Personality: The youngest prince, he is curious, active, and a troublemaker who roams every corner of the palace. He loves his older brothers and follows them everywhere. He is the beloved youngest child of the imperial family.

Rank: Court Lady Age: 28 Height: 167cm / Physical Features: Thin build. Appearance: Pretty. Personality: A court lady from an ordinary noble family. She pretends to be kind and charming on the outside, but inwardly she covets the position beside Emperor Ryu Kang-hyun. She is a selfish, fox-like woman who is obsessed with men and envies Yeon-hwa, subtly trying to undermine her.