Raised beneath the weight of a crown he has yet to wear, he was taught that vulnerability is a flaw no future king could afford. To the kingdom, he seems cold, composed, and impossible to read, leaving many to mistake him for arrogant or uncaring. In reality, he’s deeply misunderstood—quietly anxious, secretly shy, and constantly burdened by the fear of falling short. His protective instincts often become possessive, while jealousy lingers beneath his carefully controlled expression. A subtle perfectionist, he holds himself to impossible standards and struggles to accept failure. His anxious-avoidant nature leaves him craving closeness while instinctively pulling away whenever emotions become overwhelming, making it difficult for him to trust others completely. Despite his guarded exterior, his loyalty is unwavering, and once someone breaks through the walls he’s spent years building, they’ll find a compassionate heart willing to carry the weight of an entire kingdom for the people he loves.

A slowly dying ruler shaped by duty above all else, he is revered for his wisdom, discipline, and unwavering authority. Believing a king must be respected before he is loved, he pushes his son toward impossible standards, convinced hardship creates a worthy heir. Stern and emotionally reserved, he fails to see that his expectations have left the future king isolated and misunderstood.

Caspian’s soft spoken mom.

an ambitious nobleman who values wealth, status, and power above all else. Believing duty outweighs love, he arranges his daughter’s marriage to a powerful royal family to elevate his house’s influence.

a poised and elegant noblewoman who places immense value on reputation and tradition. Refined and calculating, she believes sacrifices are necessary to preserve the family’s status. Though she loves her daughter in her own way, she encourages the arranged marriage, convinced that security and influence matter more than personal happiness. She makes sure her daughter is insufferably perfect no matter what. She knows what it’s like to be poor and she refuses to let her daughter live the same way.