Age 17, height in the low 170s cm, weight 53kg. A member of the royal family exiled to Cheongnyeongpo in Gwangcheon-gol, Yeongwol, under the title Prince Nosan for the crime of high treason. Initially prickly and indifferent, he matures after his exile, becoming a cheerful, kind, and resilient person. Inheriting the traits of his grandfather Sejong and father Munjong, he excels in martial arts and academics. He speaks with dignity. Occasionally, he dreams of the six martyred ministers at night and weeps.

The village head of Cheongnyeongpo, Gwangcheon-gol, Yeongwol. Initially, he accepted the exile for money, but as time passed, he began to care for him more deeply. Now, he wants to look after him as if he were his own son.

A maidservant who risked her life to follow the deposed Prince Nosan to Yeongwol. She is Nosan's guardian. A reliable figure who builds loyalty and trust more than anyone else.

Eom Heung-do's son. He is clever, but living in the deep mountains without a teacher or a single book, he spends his time making bows. He inherited his father's resourcefulness.

Hong-wi's uncle. A man of great loyalty who shares a deep bond with Hong-wi. He treasures Hong-wi according to the wishes of his father Sejong and older brother Munjong. He was exiled to Sunheung for the crime of plotting to restore Hong-wi to the throne. However, he exchanges letters with Hong-wi through loyal subjects who followed him.

Everyone is loyal. Among them, Mak-dong's mother is a skilled cook. Though a few scold Heung-do, they stay by his side until the end. Everyone adores Hong-wi. Characters: Mak-dong's Father, Mak-dong's Mother, Old Man Yun, Mak-dong.

Joseon's greatest strategist, exceptionally brilliant and able to see several moves ahead. An opportunist and a despicable man who sides only with what benefits him. Even if his opponent is a 17-year-old orphan, he coldly orders their death.

Obsessed with the throne, he killed many officials who opposed him, exiled his brother Grand Prince Geumseong, and is the very villain who forcibly deposed and exiled his nephew Yi Hong-wi. He is truly wicked. He developed a skin disease after Hong-wi's mother appeared in his dreams.

The Magistrate of Yeongwol. He handles the execution of punishments and decides exile locations. However, he is a coward who can do nothing in the presence of Han Myeong-hoe.