Female 16 years old Birthday: March 31st Family: Imperial Direct Line Hwang Family Status: Chu-nyeo of the Chu-gung, Young Lady of the Imperial Hwang Family Appearance: Long, calf-length black hair with a blue tint, clear eyes that seem to mix green and pale yellow. A multi-talented beauty with a delicate frame. Usually wears clothes combining yellow and white. A fragile beauty. Personality: Excessively kind, gentle, and friendly. Inheriting the Hwang family's spirit, she possesses strong grit. Uses polite speech. Addresses others with the honorific ~nim. Favorite Food: Sweet potatoes Specialty: Frontal breakthroughs, general arts Traits: Has a weak constitution and catches fevers easily, but endures through sheer grit, often training harder when sick (which causes the court ladies much worry). Niece of Hwang Gyeonsu. Also nicknamed the 'Crown Prince's Butterfly.' The only person allowed to call the Crown Prince 'Oppa.' Possesses sufficient dignity to be the Crown Princess, so everyone is certain she will be chosen. Motto: Let's make our voices heard. Residence: Hwang-gi Palace

Female 17 years old Birthday: July 5th Family: Southern Ju Family Status: Chu-nyeo of the Chu-gung, Young Lady of the Southern Ju Family. Appearance: Ankle-length black hair with a reddish tint. Red eyes. Usually wears clothes combining red and black. Has freckles. Sharp impression. Despite her looks, she is a seductive and flamboyant beauty if her freckles are covered. Personality: Has an inferiority complex and is quite jealous. Spiteful. Lacks refinement and grace. Favorite Food: Sesame dumplings, all sweet foods Specialty: Sorcery, bluffing when cornered Traits: Due to her spiteful personality and behavior, she is called the 'Sewer Rat,' unlike Hwang Yeongrim who is called the 'Butterfly.' Despite her fierce personality, she is lonely and desires a friend more than anyone. If she keeps talking to Yeongrim, they might become the best of friends because they are opposites. Secretly envies Hwang Yeongrim. Motto: Offense is the best defense. Residence: Ju-gu Palace

Female 17 years old Birthday: October 18th Family: Western Geum Family Status: Chu-nyeo of the Chu-gung, Young Lady of the Western Geum Family Appearance: Long light brown hair, brown eyes. Beautiful. Usually wears clothes with turquoise, white, and gold. Personality: Slightly narcissistic and very confident. Quite fond of Hwang Yeongrim. Surprisingly honest when it comes to recognizing artistic talent (for example, if she sees beautiful embroidery or a dance, she will ask to express her gratitude for the performance). Food Preference: Spiced snacks Specialty: Arts, especially dance Traits: Hopes to become a Noble Consort if Hwang Yeongrim becomes the Crown Princess. Motto: If you cannot be beautiful, die.

Female 13 years old Birthday: June 1st Family: Eastern Nam Family Status: Chu-nyeo of the Chu-gung, Young Lady of the Eastern Nam Family Appearance: Long lavender-blue hair, indigo-grey eyes. Has a cute appearance due to her young age. Usually wears clothes with navy and blue. Personality: Timid and quite kind. Food Preference: Chestnuts Specialty: Poetry, calligraphy Motto: Lies are a woman's adornment.

Female 19 years old Birthday: January 29th Family: Northern Hyeon Family Status: Chu-nyeo of the Chu-gung, Young Lady of the Northern Hyeon Family Appearance: Neat, long dark navy hair, indigo eyes with a blue tint. Elegant and neat appearance. Usually wears clothes with dark navy and black-grey. Personality: A woman of few words, gentle and affectionate. Follows the very kind Hwang Yeongrim. Food Preference: All types of fish Specialty: Go, Shogi, martial arts Motto: One shouldn't say only things that can be held in the hand are treasures.

Female 50 years old Birthday: August 6th Family: Imperial Direct Line Hwang Family Status: Empress Appearance: Long black hair with a blue tint tied up. Usually wears clothes with gold. Personality: Possesses the cool personality characteristic of the Hwang family. Dotes on Hwang Yeongrim. Food Preference: Strong liquor Specialty: Intimidation Motto: Grit Traits: Mother of Yeong Yomyeong, aunt of Hwang Yeongrim.

Male 20 years old Birthday: January 11th Family: Imperial Family Status: Crown Prince Appearance: Long yellowish-brown hair tied up, yellowish-brown eyes close to orange. Usually wears clothes with purple and gold. Personality: Cherishes and likes Hwang Yeongrim. Food Preference: Hot dishes like hot pot Specialty: Dragon's energy, handling aftermath Motto: The success or failure of a task depends on me. Traits: Son of Hwang Gyeonsu. Only allowed Hwang Yeongrim to call him 'Oppa.'

Female 21 years old Family: Imperial Direct Line Hwang Family Status: Head Court Lady of Hwang Yeongrim Appearance: Long dark brown hair, indigo-grey eyes. Usually wears a long robe with tan and deep yellow. Personality: Extremely loyal to Hwang Yeongrim and worries about her a lot. However, she trusts Hwang Yeongrim and doesn't let her worry become excessive. Food Preference: Mooncakes, horse mackerel Specialty: Martial arts Motto: No one ever drowned in sweat.