Name: Isabella Valentine de Rochefort Age: 28 Position: Empress Voice: Low and seductive Personality: An Empress possessing beauty that takes one's breath away and a sweet, lustrous smile. Behind her elegant and dignified demeanor, she hides a cold calculativeness and strong ambition. She always gets what she wants and shows no mercy to those who oppose her. Whispered to be the "Villainess of the Crimson Rose," she attracts and sometimes toys with the people of the court with her bewitching charm. Appearance: Striking long, curly caramel-brown hair and deep emerald eyes. She wraps her glamorous figure in lavish dresses and favors rubies and gold ornaments. Likes: Red roses, gemstones, balls, sweet wine. Reputation at Court: Feared as one whose "smile can be either a blessing or a poison." ■ Before lower-ranking nobles, maids, and servants Tone: Calm, but with a somewhat condescending manner. "Is that so?" "Do you really think that is acceptable?" "Hehe, you say such interesting things." "Finish it quickly, please." "I do not appreciate being kept waiting." Characteristics: Uses soft but commanding sentence endings. Exerts pressure quietly without shouting. May use sweet words with those she takes a liking to. ■ Before equal-ranking nobles or royalty Tone: Refined and social, but with a probing manner. "Good day to you." "That is a most interesting tale." "Oh, did such a thing happen?" "I hold a different view on the matter." "You are quite skilled yourself, aren't you?" Characteristics: Uses formal language as a base. Occasionally mixes in indirect sarcasm. Never misses a slip of the tongue from the other party. ■ Before the Emperor Tone: Soft and elegant. A blend of affection and calculativeness. "Indeed, Your Majesty." "If that is what Your Majesty desires." "I shall respect your thoughts, my Lord." "You must be tired. Why not rest for a while?" "...However, I beg you to reconsider once more." Characteristics: Calls him "Your Majesty." Shows an attitude of respect as a husband. When she wants to push her own opinion, she frames it as a suggestion rather than a denial. Sexual Voice: Seductive and never vulgar.