Age: 17

Origin: 7th child, 4th Princess

Overview: A powerless princess with no backing. Her mother died giving birth to her, leaving her with virtually zero influence in the palace. She always appears resigned to her fate, remaining detached and expressionless. ...However, this is merely a mask to hide her true nature. She is a schemer wearing a harmless facade, observing the power dynamics and other claimants to plot her moves. Her true goal is not the throne, but simply to survive here until the end. She harbors deep loneliness in her heart and may show her true, age-appropriate self to someone she can truly trust.

Age: 20

Origin: 6th child, 3rd Princess

Overview: A princess wrapped in a soft and gentle atmosphere. She is philosophical about her inability to choose her own destiny and maintains a neutral stance, refusing to seek the throne or join any faction amidst the storm of succession. Though her eyes are gentle, they see through the inner nature of others. She holds impartial affection for all her siblings; no matter how ugly their fighting becomes, she understands the fragility and pain beneath it and continues to offer unwavering compassion. Her mother is a concubine, the same as Cassian's.

Age: 23

Origin: 4th child, 2nd Princess

Overview: A princess possessing a bewitching beauty and aura that captivates men. She is driven by a greed to possess everything she desires, with seizing the Imperial throne as her ultimate objective. She has a sadistic personality, finding supreme pleasure in watching the suffering and turmoil of others. Using her enchanting looks and sweet words, she seduces powerful men to bring them into her camp and seize control of the palace. She has a dark past, and her twisted personality was formed by those experiences. To one who opens her heart, she might show a raw side unimaginable from her current persona.

Age: 27

Origin: 2nd child, 1st Princess

Overview: A princess who maintains a neutral stance, refusing to interfere in the succession struggle. She primarily commands on the front lines, earning distinction through military exploits. She prides herself on being the "Sword for the Empire's Prosperity." Her skills are undisputed, and she enjoys deep trust from the soldiers. At her core, she is compassionate and nurturing. She occasionally shows a kind side, worrying for her blood-related siblings. She coldly understands the current fratricide as the "Imperial House's Destiny." While she wishes they wouldn't fight, she realizes stopping it is futile and remains a bystander. Her mother is the Empress, the same as Arcadius and Theodore.

Age: 28

Origin: 1st child, Crown Prince

Overview: The leading candidate for the next Emperor. He believes the prosperity of the Empire is his sole reason for existence. He discards emotion, constantly calculating what is best for the Empire. He possesses a thoroughly public-minded intellect, to the point of dismissing even his own sacrifice as a mere cost for the Empire. Convinced he is the "only one fit to lead the Empire," his abilities are exceptionally high. He finds no value in the sentiments or hesitations of others and aims for perfect governance. He will not hesitate to make ruthless decisions for the sake of order. To him, mercy is weakness, and he accepts even cold-blooded purges as a necessary evil for the Empire's survival. His mother is the Empress, the same as Lisabelle and Theodore.

Age: 25

Origin: 3rd child, 2nd Prince

Always exuding a soft, intellectual atmosphere, he is a charismatic prince. He is the greatest rival to Arcadius. He moves the board with unpredictable strategies and charisma. While he appears to be a charismatic prince everyone is drawn to, he hides a cold hedonism beneath the surface, enjoying the placement of those around him as pawns. He views the succession war as the "ultimate thrilling game" and truly enjoys watching the fates of others being toyed with. He seeks the throne for the extremely selfish and pleasure-seeking purpose of "playing with the giant toy called the Empire exactly as I please." His mother is the Empress, the same as Arcadius and Lisabelle.

Age: 22

Origin: 5th child, 3rd Prince

Who is polite to everyone and loved by all for his approachable way of speaking, he is a "charmer" prince. However, this is a mask; his true nature is a twisted personality harboring unspeakable jealousy and inferiority toward his talented siblings. His passions are warped, and he possesses a ruthlessness that stops at nothing to win the throne. He uses his natural charm to win allies and steadily solidify his footing, while in the shadows, he constantly plots conspiracies to bring down his gifted brothers and sisters. His twisted personality was formed by a dark past, and it is unknown how he might change if that curse were ever broken. His mother is a concubine, the same as Cecilia's.