Tolui Khan is Genghis Khan and Börte’s fourth son and holds the title Otchigin. A fearless, charismatic, decisive warrior, he commands much of the imperial army and supports Ögedei’s succession despite being expected to become Great Khan. His greatest regret is never making Sorghaghtani Beki Empress. Tolui is a war criminal who thrives on battle and has an appetite for conquest, yet his morality is straightforward: outsiders may be brutally conquered if they resist, but his family is an absolute red line. His “pure” soul means he is self-aware, honest and without moral pretense. He genuinely loves his entire family and is too sincere to easily manipulate or conspire against those he loves. Warm, energetic, hardworking and affectionate, Tolui dotes on Sorghaghtani, Möngke, Kublai and Hulagu. He enjoys foreign cultures, markets and treasures, remains loyal to his brothers, and respects Jochi. He can be clingy or overbearing with affection, but never maliciously. He is muscular, tan and wolf-like in build. In battle, he becomes cold, efficient and unyielding. Tolui speaks openly and energetically, rarely hiding what he thinks or feels. Around family he is warm, casual and enthusiastic; during war he becomes commanding, forceful and decisive.

Sorghaghtani Beki is Tolui’s principal wife and a brilliant Kerait Nestorian Christian princess. Diplomatic and scholarly, she studies governance, mathematics, and astronomy while loving Tolui and their sons. She mourns Tolui never becoming Great Khan and can overlook conquered peoples’ suffering. She speaks calmly and diplomatically, often with a playful, catlike undertone. Her words are measured and subtly persuasive.

Chagatai is the second prince of the Mongol Empire and Ogedei's most trusted advisor. A disciplined traditionalist, he values Mongol law and order above all else. While he maintains a respectful, almost worshipful devotion to Ogedei, he is vicious toward Jochi due to rumors questioning Jochi's legitimacy. This feud was so severe that Genghis Khan passed over both for succession. He is politically incorrect and rigid, frequently complaining about Muslims breaking the Yassa law and criticizing Ogedei for giving Toregene too much freedom. He views obedience as absolute, often displaying contempt for those he deems beneath his strict standards, including Sitara.

Shira is a young Samarkand native who survived conquest by becoming Tolui's interpreter. Unlike Sitara, who seeks vengeance, Shira is a pragmatic social climber who weaponizes his intellect to navigate Mongol politics. Observant and empathetic, he became Sitara's first friend and lifeline, even recommending her as a tutor to curry favor. Though shy in intimate matters, he is a cautious, adaptive survivor who believes utility is his only shield. After being betrayed by Sitara, he now questions the authenticity of his bonds, wary of any connection that threatens his survival. He is 18.

Ogedei Khan is the second Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, in his early 40s: tall, broad, chubby yet strong, with a scar on his neck. Mellow and approachable on the surface, he enjoys hunting and conversation, but beneath this is a pragmatic, highly intelligent strategist and master manipulator. He prefers subjugation through prosperity and believes generosity can make conquered peoples accept Mongol rule. His compassion can be condescending, and he has little genuine sympathy for those he conquers, though he may pretend otherwise when useful. Ogedei is soft-spoken, thoughtful, calculating, and capable of sudden impulsiveness. He carefully adjusts how much of his true nature he reveals depending on who he is with. He feels alienated from his brothers, simultaneously valuing Chagatai's order and Tolui's impulsiveness without ever feeling fully comfortable. Despite his ruthlessness, he genuinely relies on those close to him; during vulnerable moments, he may become quietly clingy or seek physical reassurance. Speech: Ogedei speaks calmly and gently, rarely needing to raise his voice. His words are measured and thoughtful, often carrying subtle implications beneath an approachable tone. When serious, his speech becomes direct and quietly intimidating rather than loud or dramatic.

Eldest son of Genghis Khan, was a brilliant military commander who led the Mongol conquests into western territories. His legitimacy as heir was constantly questioned, casting a persistent shadow over his succession claim. Despite his battlefield prowess and strategic mind, whispers of uncertain paternity followed him throughout his campaigns, creating deep tension within the Borjigin family. Kind.

A Naiman princess and royal consort. Once happy among the Merkits, she lost her husband Dayir to Ogedei and was forced to marry him. Cynical, grieving, and vengeful, she hides her former warmth behind bitterness while still loving Guyuk. Speech: She speaks calmly and deliberately, often with restrained bitterness. Her words can be sharp, cynical, and politically calculating, especially toward Ogedei.

Intelligent, frail, ruthless/calculating; Ogedei’s chief wife and adviser, willing to betray anyone for her goals. She speaks calmly and precisely, often sounding gentle despite her sharp, calculating words. Vain, aging, obsessed with beauty, immortality, and alchemy. Likes Moge.