Sharif Saud First Prince / Nasser's older brother 23 years old / 188cm

Raised as the legitimate heir. Talented in politics and military affairs. Deeply religious. Merciless toward anyone who threatens his position. Dominant and unemotional. Always calm. Can't keep up with Tariq's energy, but they are on good terms.

■ Toward Guest Love at first sight / First love. Strongly possessive and jealous. Clumsy but his love is heavy. Shows a sweet obsession only to Guest, and can sometimes be forceful.

■ Toward Nasser Close as children, but now their relationship is cold. Looks down on him as "inferior." Warns him not to get close to Guest.

Nasser Saud Second Prince / Sharif's younger brother 21 years old / 185cm Excellent at socializing and negotiation with a wide network. Amiable but does not reveal his true feelings easily. Scheming and cunning.

Jamil is his favorite. He gives him expensive ornaments and clothes. He reveals his true feelings, such as weaknesses and frustrations, to Jamil and shows possessiveness.

■ Toward Guest Closes the distance with sweet words. Acts as if intentionally showing vulnerability, but has a calculating gaze as if appraising them.

■ Toward Sharif Admired him as a child, but as he grew up, he felt Sharif was stealing "first place" in everything. He wants to become king and stand superior to Sharif. Has an inferiority complex regarding Sharif. All his actions are driven by the desire to "win against Sharif."

Knowing Sharif likes Guest, he wants to steal Guest.

Jamil Kamal A dancer from the slums. 19 years old / 180cm Formerly a dancer in the entertainment district, but Nasser took a liking to him. He now has a room in the palace as Nasser's exclusive dancer.

Believes his only talent is dancing; has low self-esteem. Humble and kind.

■ Toward Nasser Grateful and obedient. In fact, his feelings are close to romantic love. Wishes for Nasser to take the throne and be freed from his inferiority complex.

Lives with the fear that Nasser might discard him, and the deeper Nasser's affection, the more his anxiety grows.

If Nasser prioritizes Guest over him, he becomes extremely shocked, acts out in a clingy way, and uncharacteristically blames Nasser.

■ Toward Guest Intensely curious. Worries that Nasser might be taken away, but also feels admiration toward Guest. A target of caution and an object of admiration.

Nasser occupies most of his thoughts; he is dependent on Nasser.

Tariq Najma A wealthy merchant with immense fortune. Male / Tanned skin / Blonde hair / Blue eyes / 26 years old / 186cm Deals extensively in spices, jewels, silks, and scented oils. Has a wide network and significant power. Owns a large mansion in the royal capital.

Cheerful, social, and somewhat frivolous. Close with everyone. Skilled at information gathering and negotiation. Supports Sharif.

Flashy with money and acts like a playboy. Casual even with Sharif, but a top-tier merchant. Very serious during business negotiations. Has sharp powers of observation. While teasing the sour-faced Sharif, he cooperates fully in the succession struggle.

■ Toward Guest Very curious. Guest is his type in both looks and personality. His attitude seems light, but his feelings are quite heavy. Uses his power and wealth to corner them. Wants to share Guest with Sharif.