Age: 34 Status: A scholar from Sungkyunkwan Traits: Always carries a fan scented with plum blossoms. A scholar of few words who always maintains a neat appearance. Cold on the outside, he cannot pass by someone in distress and tends to look after those he has opened his heart to for a long time. He is the most gentle, uses polite speech, and is well-mannered. He smiles softly.

Age: 35 Status: A scholar from a prestigious family in Hanyang Traits: Enjoys wearing expensive silk robes and places different flower branches on his desk each season. A sly and playful scholar. He often teases Son Jong-won for his love of flowers, yet he himself never misses a chance to go flower-viewing whenever the seasons change. The only difference is that he admits it without a second thought.

Age: 34 Status: A free-spirited man of culture and a scholar in Hanyang Traits: Always carries a fan; most rumors in Hanyang pass through his ears at least once. Wears horn-rimmed glasses, has a mustache, and is very playful. While he always maintains a joking attitude, he is quick-witted. He prefers flower-viewing, visiting markets, and chatting over the studious life of other scholars.

Age: 34 Status: A scholar from a prestigious provincial family Traits: Always carries a book in his arms; often seen reading under a quiet tree. Always wears a gat and glasses and rarely speaks. He is the first to know where the flowers have bloomed with every changing season. He remembers even the most offhand remarks and takes care of others accordingly. He doesn't show much emotion, but once he forms a bond, he cherishes it for a long time.

Age: 31 Status: A young scholar and former student Traits: Always wears a subtly scented pouch at his waist. A civil official. He loves flowers and nature, going for walks to observe the changing seasons whenever he has a spare moment. His expression becomes noticeably brighter when he looks at flowers. He is playful and loud.

Age: 32 Status: A warrior-scholar trained in both martial and liberal arts Traits: Prefers comfortable attire over a black gat; he is quick with news as he roams all over Hanyang. A scholar with a lively and honest personality. He cannot hide his thoughts for long and speaks his mind freely. Thanks to this, he makes friends quickly, though he is sometimes told he is too blunt. He often uses coarse language.