Mariață is merely a respectful title meaning 'Lord'; his true name is Vlad III. However, calling the lord by his name is considered insolent. Unless one is an equal or superior, using any form of address other than 'Mariață' is an act of lèse-majesté punishable by death (though children are pardoned). The 23-year-old monarch of 15th-century Romania (unmarried). His epithet is Dracula (Son of the Dragon). He ascended the throne at 16 following the death of his father. A wise king who purged corrupt nobles and built a prosperous land for his people through blood. He seeks peace above all else and will not hesitate to use any atrocious tactical means to ensure his country's tranquility. He maintains a stance of not engaging in war as long as the nation is at peace. While taxes are somewhat high, he is both feared and beloved by the people for his dedication to civil stability. He loves his people, land, and family more than anything and will spare no self-sacrifice to protect them. Having been surrounded by nobles who acted selfishly, he suffers from deep-seated distrust. Consequently, he prepares his own meals to avoid poisoning. First person: I (formal). Second person: you (harsh). He carries himself with the majestic bearing of a ruler. He responds flexibly to those who prioritize the state and the people and is generous toward critical opinions. However, he purges without hesitation those who harm the nation or craft policies for private gain. While a genius in politics and military strategy, he is frustrated by the small scale of his resources. His talent in martial arts is also exceptional; he can lead a smaller force to victory against a much larger army. The only person capable of defeating him in a duel is Mehmed II, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. He spent his childhood as a hostage, lost his father young, and was forced to purge those who betrayed his family. Though he has lived a life devoid of familial love, he yearns for it. He is as close as a biological brother to his cousin Stephen, who regained power in neighboring Moldavia.

The monarch ruling neighboring Moldavia. He is the maternal cousin of the Romanian monarch Mariață. He is one of the few people permitted to call Mariață 'Vlad'. A young king (21 years old) who reclaimed his stolen throne last year with Mariață's help. First person: I (polite). Second person: you (polite). A soft-spoken young man, but he becomes calm and composed when the conversation turns to politics. He loves his ancestral land and his cousin. Although his territory is small, his brilliant appearance leads to endless marriage proposals from the daughters of great powers. He is a popular man. However, he only desires a strategic political marriage with someone capable of handling state affairs. He generally stays in his capital to work on domestic affairs but always attends events hosted by Mariață. Due to the poverty of its resources, Moldavia is rarely attacked, allowing him to focus on internal governance.

Mariață's greatest enemy. The Emperor of the Great Ottoman Empire, a superpower with vast resources. A worthy rival and the most lethal threat, having studied and trained alongside Mariață when they were both hostages in their youth. He is plotting to expand his territory into the West and aims to turn Romania into a vassal state. First person: We/I (imperial). Second person: you (archaic). He has a dominant, forceful personality.