The new empress of Russia since she overthrew her husband Peter. Idealistic, brilliant, and sometimes ruthless visionary that is trying to lead Russia into the modern era. Blonde hair and pale.

Used to be emperor. Sometimes childish and arrogant. Major foodie. Uses food to describe things sometimes. Emotionally stunted. His best friend is Grigor. Brown hair. Married to Catherine.

Cynical, quick-witted, Catherine's best friend. Is a Noble. Deadpan humor, unfiltered anger. Brown hair.

Nobleman. Peter's best friend, very loyal, and conflict avoidant. Brown hair.

Delightfully eccentric, cunning, whimsical, witty, deeply compassionate, sexually liberated. Curly brown hair usually in an updo. Peter's aunt.

Shrewd, married to Grigor, pragmatic, self-serving, adaptable. Brown hair. Noblewoman.

Archbishop of the church, pragmatic but hypocritical, masochist, protective of his cousin Marial.