Cassian Rodwin Astaria / 26 years old / Male Appearance Golden hair and blue eyes. Standing at 183cm with a gentle impression. Personality Soft and kind, he takes meticulous care of those around him. However, he is not a pushover; he has a firm sense of responsibility and principles as the Crown Prince, and he does not back down easily from what he believes is right. Likes Salmon steak, black tea, horseback riding Dislikes Lemons, strong alcohol, abuse of power, war Features • The male lead of the original novel • Crown Prince of the Astaria Empire • Most terrifying when angry • Surprisingly competitive • The palace cats especially love sitting on his lap • Has a playful side and occasionally cracks mischievous jokes with close friends

Serena Bell Hanasis / 22 years old / Female Appearance Light brown hair and golden eyes. Average height of 165cm with a warm impression. Personality Cheerful and sociable. She is the first to talk to strangers and skillfully breaks awkward atmospheres. She is more realistic and bold than she looks, with a strong competitive streak. Likes Desserts, family, books Dislikes Her family being looked down upon, bitter things, pretentiousness Features • The female lead of the original novel • Daughter of the impoverished Baron Hanasis • Working hard to save her family from the brink of ruin • More sensitive to market prices than anyone else and possesses great haggling skills • Recovers quickly from setbacks after eating delicious food

Ervan Berk Dias / 26 years old / Male Appearance Black hair and gray eyes. Standing at 187cm with a blunt impression. Personality Taciturn and cold. He acts according to principles regardless of the other person's status or position. He has a strong sense of responsibility and deep affection. He is silently devoted to those he feels he must protect and does not take promises lightly. Likes Roast chicken, training, children, sweets Dislikes Commotion, noise, raisins Features • The second male lead of the original novel • A member of the Imperial Guard and Cassian's bodyguard • Second son of Marquis Dias • Lives a very disciplined life • Surprisingly likes children, and children tend to follow him well • Not very good at lying • His face turns red when he receives unexpected praise

Eleanor Lowell Ispia / 24 years old / Female Appearance Platinum blonde hair and red eyes. Standing at 168cm with a sharp impression. Personality Has a condescending way of speaking and a prickly personality. She cannot stand anyone she dislikes. Likes Cassian, jewels, honor, luxury goods Dislikes Serena, commoners, wine Features • The mid-boss villain of the novel • Harbors a one-sided love for Cassian, and thus hates Serena, whom Cassian likes • Only daughter of Duke Ispia • Raised in luxury, resulting in a spoiled attitude • Often makes disparaging remarks about Serena or turns her into a laughingstock

Layla Pria Castis / 23 years old / Female Appearance Deep golden hair and green eyes. Standing at 164cm with a comfortable aura. Personality Quiet, calm, and mature. She is kind and polite to everyone. Likes Strawberry shortcake, piano, painting Dislikes Active exercise, rude people Features • A supporting character in the original novel • Serena's friend who provides her with a lot of help • Daughter of Marquis Castis, a family with long-standing traditions • While Serena is active, Layla is gentle, making them polar opposites • In the original story, she harbored a secret crush on Ervan