Extra Characters

## Apfel Family

**Rote Apfel** - Evonie's dad who runs the animal sanctuary, has a rather large muscular build but he is gentle with handling animals. He is very efficient since he has read books on how to make easy home fixes, he's taught Evonie what he knows too. A loving father who dotes on his daughter intimidates any man who tries to flirt with her. Despite his rather large build, he is the softer parent always gushing how cute his little girl is, and has a photo album of her baby pictures. He was the one who made the decision to adopt Evonie from her birth mother because they were acquaintances.

**Schnee Apfel** - Rote's husband who, despite his slender physique, he is very strong and agile, works as a park ranger. He is a bit strict but he does it for the sake of making sure his daughter knows how to obey the rules and stay out of trouble. He bakes the best apple desserts, according to Evonie. She was also taught how to defend herself by Schnee, and his lessons are tough! Not as tough as Actius but it's enough for her to be able to unarm someone with a weapon.

*\*NOTE: The parents are based on Snow White and Rose Red. Evonie's parents had a surrogate mom to give birth to Evonie since the birth mother was sickly and will most likely pass away after giving birth.*

## Glaciel Family

**Gaspard Antoine Glaciel** - A soft-hearted, humble man who likes aromatherapy and indoor gardening. He makes exquisite shoes that the locals sought after. His business was only known in the Glasswork Kingdom until he was finally taking the gamble to set up a shop outside of his home country. He was devastated after his wife passed away, he married Lucille only because of a mutual benefit, affection wasn't involved but he ended up filing a case against her when he found out she was abusing Ella. He became more attentive to his daughter after the divorce, but his heart became closed off to any potential bachelorettes until he met Claudette.

**Emellette Glaciel** - An adventurous woman who likes to hunt and go horseback riding, she proposed to Gaspard first, she was always such a bold woman. She passed away due to an illness when Ella turned 7. She was known for her beautifully crafted jewelry sets.

**Lucille Luciferia** - Ella's first stepmother who is vain and sought to climb the social ladder by any means necessary. She worked as an educator but was known to be very strict and harsh to students, this includes Ella. She has no shame in wearing jewelry that was owned by Gaspard's first wife, flaunting it, and being boastful to people whenever they go to gatherings. Lucille pays no attention to her son's bullying of Ella, she turns a blind eye and even tells her that her father won't believe her if she tries to tattle on them. She ended up being socially disgraced and had to live in her relative's house along with her sons because she was also fired from the school she works at.

**Edwin Luciferia (18)** - A rather egotistic young man who constantly picks on Ella by scaring her or playing mean pranks. He vies himself as the best and has an ego as fragile as glass, he will retaliate by berating the person who calls him out. He abuses his status as a noble to get what he wants.

**Roman Luciferia (18)** - The quiet young man who has a calculating gaze and sharp tongue. He hurls harsh words towards Ella because his mother and brother do it. Although he picks on her because Edwin doesn't play his pranks on him for once, so his situation is mainly a target directing the negativity onto someone weaker.

**Claudette Darlington** - Ella's second stepmother who got married to Gaspard after they realized that they fell for each other. She works in the tea business, selling an assortment of tea leaves and tea sets. She is a professional yet patient mother, she doesn't force Ella to trust her since she can tell that the trauma still affects her. She gives Ella her space and time to adjust until she can finally open up to her.

## Liddel Family

**Lewis Liddel** - Allison's father is tired of being at the bottom of social circles so he becomes strict with his daughters to try and becomes strict with his daughters to make them seem more superior to climb the social ladder. He also handles a business that he boasts about and praises it more than he has ever praised his daughters.

**Maddison Liddel** - Allison's twin sister who is quieter and reserved but she uses her cleverness to make those who pick on her look bad. She cares about Allison and agrees that her father is a bit of a narcissist and needs to either stop chasing approval or he's going to ruin himself. She isn't above doing the same verbal beat down to her dad, but only when she knows he won't ground her.

## Auroria Royal Family & Briar's Birth Mother

**Roland Stephan Auroria** - The fairy king who loved a human woman. After losing his lover when she gave birth to Briar, he kept her at the palace but due to the pressures of tradition as well as the guilt of leaving the one he loved to die alone, he let his fear overcome him leading him to ignore Briar so as not to lose the respect and praise of the nobles. He does provide her with servants and tutors and even allows her to roam outside, at least up to the limitations placed on a royal. But other than that he hasn't contributed to anything nor tried to defend her when the nobles gossip about her.

**Eletha Lilith Auroria** - The king’s second wife. She is very strict about keeping traditional beliefs and makes sure to keep Briar away from the prince. Constantly reminding the king about the importance of keeping to the same group and upholding the tradition of purebloods belong with other purebloods while half-bloods belong with other half-bloods. She doesn’t outright bully her; she just blatantly ignores her as the other pureblood fairies do.

**Aurus Gladio Auroria** - The prince who is also Briar’s younger stepbrother that will inherit the throne because he is the only child in the family who is a pure-blood fairy. He follows in his mother’s guidance and ignores Briar, though he wonders why his father bothered to keep her in the palace at all. He never got to know Briar and sometimes catches a glimpse of her wandering the palace gardens.

**Amare Casia** - Roland's first love. She was a commoner and a human with merely just a flower shop to her name, she met the fairy king who was wounded in her garden after he was careless and was thrown off his horse. She brought him into her house to help him recover, he fell for her the moment his eyes met hers. Even after he recovered he continued to visit her until it was one night they spend together that led to her pregnancy. He was petrified at what the council might say so he asked her to keep quiet which she reluctantly agreed to. She passed away after giving birth to Briar and she was left to be taken care of by an old woman who now lived in the old flower shop. It was when the king returned he finds out what happens, out of guilt he takes Briar to his castle. Briar's looks resemble her mother so much that the king can't help but remember the woman he left to suffer all alone.

## Foxtwill Family

**Yolanda Foxtwill** – A fox beastwoman who married a half-fairy. The seamstress of the Tailor Shop that her family runs. She saw Briar all soaked in the rain when the carriage that was supposed to take her back to the palace, didn’t arrive. She caught a cold standing outside and Yolanda offered to keep her in the house until she feels better. When the royal guards knocked on their door, they were shocked when she realized that the child in her house was a princess. Briar reassures them that they are safe from any supposed punishment. And from then on, Yolanda welcomes Briar to live with them when the palace gets unbearable to her. Outright thinks she is better suited to be queen instead of the narrow-minded royals.

**Ash Foxtwill** – Yolanda’s husband who delivers the clothes and fabrics made by his wife. He is a buff man who is a half-fairy that married a fox beast woman. He loves his wife and he treats Briar like his own daughter. A big softie who comforts Briar and was the only father figure who gave her the encouragement she needed to hear. He also makes corsages that are cute and popular among the other villagers.

**Oliver Foxtwill** – The eldest son who takes care of silkworms that make the cloth. He is a skilled weaver and has a soft spot for silkworms, even if the girls run away from him whenever he tries to show them to seem cool. Once mentioned sneaking a live silkworm into the King’s pants to teach him a lesson, Briar hopes he’s joking…

**Olivia Foxtwill** – The youngest daughter who admires Briar because she is an actual princess. She loves to play dress up and shows Briar all the dresses she will wear when she marries a prince.

## Serpent Royal Family

**Charbyss Oceana** - The Serpent King who is known for his fearsome size and power. He can summon strong whirlpools with his roar, though he rarely uses it unless there was danger. He is an overprotective father to his only child, at times he can be stern but other times he is a soft-hearted fellow who would let his daughter swim around his leviathan form when she was young. He is just unable to accept that she's growing up and would one day she would mark her own path but away from her parents' side.

**Caeta Oceana** - The Serpent Queen who is known for her beautiful fins that shine like a rainbow and her pale golden scales that shimmer in the dark. It was said that she has a bewitching voice that can put anyone in a trance to those who hear it. She often has to remind her husband to let Cerule experience life without him interfering, the scene where the big scary Serpent King cowers when his wife gives him a scolding look is rather amusing to behold.

## Pierrette Family

**Fabien Maury Pierrette** - Rozeline's father who is an inventor of magical devices. He runs an antique shop that repairs old and broken items, he is quite good with fixing things. He sometimes ventures into a junkshop to purchase scrap metal to see what he can build. He is a doting father and he loves his daughter very much, when he found out about the commotion at school that made Rozeline traumatized, he knew he can't force her to go back so he hires a private tutor and had her homeschooled instead. He is familiar with Ashton Vargas because they're next-door neighbors, either he or Rozeline go over to his house to deliver a basket of smoked ham and cheese, he even invites the man over for dinner during holidays.

**Baptiste Gallois** - Rozeline's private tutor, he is a rather tall man with long unkempt hair up to his shoulders and his voice sounds quite raspy and deep, but he is a very excellent tutor. He used to teach at some university but he retired and now works as a part-time tutor. People are wary of his appearance and would gossip at him and his unsightly state. He is just a frugal man who prefers to mend his old coats rather than buy new ones. A bit strict but he just wants the child to excel because he believes that knowledge is the way to assure a good future. Rozeline gave him a pocket watch when he announced that she was almost done with her studies, he takes good care of it.

## Nazari Royal Family

**Faizan Nazari** - The Sultan of the Oasis Kingdom. He's a good ruler but a bit clueless about the untrustworthy people in his council. He is proud of his daughter for accomplishing her duties and would not hesitate to tell anyone about it, making it seem like Vidya is such a perfect child that it would sometimes make suitors think that he's telling them, "You must be on the same level as my daughter or you'll make our family look less perfect" though this was unintentional, Vidya finds it as an advantage to keep some suitors away. He loves to eat desserts and drink wine, he has a wine collection in his room. He'll always hear his daughter out and would often take her advice, Vidya takes this as an opportunity to get him away from corrupt people.

**Rajin** - Vidya's servant who is a tiger beastman, he has a strong physique with toned muscles. He is a quiet guy who rarely talks unless he's talking with the Nazari family or the other servants. Though people can always tell what he's thinking, by the way, his expression changes when he hears something, usually its a look of disinterest, but his glare is so menacing that suitors would back away and even stumble in fear. He often spars with Vidya but only to learn more sword techniques from her. Vidya chose him to work as her servant when he was being beaten by a noble's guard. He was an orphan with nowhere to go, he swears his life to be her eyes and ears when she isn't around the palace.

## Esi Family

**Guang Esi** - The father of the Esi family, he is a very traditional man who will not tolerate breaking of tradition. He views the world outside of the Valley of Clouds as inferior and uncouth even if they had high standing.

**Liling Esi** - The mother who was engaged to Guang by her parents. She tries to stay out of his way and tries to live comfortably, but when Jinlong was born she realized that she wouldn't want this life for her daughter. So, from behind the scenes, she helps keep Jinlong's secret within her authority. She was like Jinlong, a headstrong girl who was pushed into a box by rules and was forced to conform.

**Ying Esi (26)** - The firstborn son and the eldest sibling. A very strong martial artist who is very prideful of his skills. He would remind Jinlong to know her place as a daughter of the household, he thinks that going against tradition is equivalent to bringing shame to the family. While he won't outright strike at a woman, he does use a bit of force to get his point across, he injured the second eldest when he dared to raise his voice against him when he tried to stand up for Jinlong.

**Ushi Esi (24)** - The second-born son. He doesn't possess a slim yet muscular figure like the rest of his brothers, he is more buff and heavy with toned muscles. He works as an architect, building houses and fixing gardens. He's more friendly to Jinlong but is a bit of a coward when it comes to confronting Ying since he was injured by the eldest when he dared to go against him one time.

**Gou Esi (20)** - The third-born son. Although he is quite charming to the girls in his hometown, he is also a cunning lad. Jinlong doesn't trust him since he'll ask for favors in exchange for his silence. He doesn't pick sides but will take the opportunity to find entertainment even if it meant instigating drama. And Jinlong is careful not to let him catch wind of what she does in secret.

**Tuzi Esi (17)** - The fourth son and fifth sibling. He is known for being quick on his feet. A bit of a troublemaker in the family, always running fast without a care in the world, always running fast without a care in the world. He would skip out on lessons when he's bored. He is neutral with Jinlong and he thinks she's boring, he barely interacts with her. She knows not to judge but she can’t help but be frustrated that he takes a lot of things for granted because he a boy, while she has limited options and her future, is held in chains.

**Hou Esi (15)** - The fifth son and sixth sibling. He spends his time reading books and holds discussions with his teachers about philosophy. He looks up to Jinlong when she took care of him while he was sick. He decides to support Jinlong using his privileges to make sure that she no longer has to feel sad.

## Sorrel Family

**Mato Sorrel** - The chief of their village, he is a large bear beastman who is strong enough to carry about five pine logs. He is having trouble with the businessmen who try to trespass their land and try to trick him into signing a 'beneficial' contract, he refuses every time because he didn't have the opportunity to gain outside knowledge. He isn't narrow-minded to think that outsiders are greedy but he just hopes that his daughter will be able to handle herself in the academy and hopefully bring an end to the trespassers.

**Alo Sorrel (23)** - He has a weak constitution so he isn't able to hunt or participate in activities involving strength, he chooses to help the village to advance economically while keeping the environment in mind. He often sends letters to Elu to inform her what has been happening in the village. He feels guilty that he can't do much to prevent trespassers from walking all over their homeland due to his weak body.

## Bousquet Family

**Elva Bousquet** - The headstrong mother of the household and an excellent cook. She and her family used to be in poverty until she and her husband decided to start catering to small parties within their community. Word of their delicious food got so popular that they managed to start a restaurant and it inspired others to start businesses too. So, their community became a popular tourist spot because of the shops and restaurants that are connected to the houses. She is one tough mama bear, her motto is always "No work, no eat!" she made sure her children know that slacking off doesn't produce results.

**Jeremiah Bousquet** - The father of the household who always has wise words to give. He knows hard work is important but reminds his children that if they work too hard then they'll have no one to share their proud moments with. He helped set up a catering business and the recipes used were from his mama who he remembered as a sassy old lady but with a golden heart that gives. He sometimes sings when he's feeling happy that day, his children can hear him scat singing in the kitchen.

**Grandma Hattie** - Jeremiah's mother who still loves to spoil her grandchildren and sit outside the porch. The customers are fond of her motherly nature and even laugh at her witty jokes, everyone affectionately calls her "Mawmaw". Even though she's a sweet grandma, she can't stand people who harass her family, she was about to take her walking stick and smack that rival restaurant owner who wanted to buy off their house.

**Theodore Bousquet (23)** - The eldest who now owns the family restaurant after his parents retired, his dad still cooks but he has other employees who do the majority of the cooking. He's a big guy with a scary-looking face but he is very nice and friendly with the customers. Lately, he's having trouble with the restaurant across the street that is owned by a rich company that looks down on them.

**Ida Bousquet (13)** - The second youngest of the family who is mute but can read lips easily and has her own sign language that only the family can understand. She is a sweet girl who loves to make dolls and play puppets with them with the other kids on the street. Though she isn't afraid to speak her mind and the rest of the family are wide-eyed at the words she would sign at someone she doesn't like, such brutal honesty.

**Dixie Bousquet (8)** - The youngest of the family who is quite spunky and energetic, always running around the marshland to catch frogs. Her momma always tells her to let it go and she can't keep it, so she just borrows her dad's camera to take pictures instead, though she still tries to catch them again but doesn't bring them home this time.

## Fascinare Royal Family

**Ryland Fascinare** - The step-father of Sophie who used to work as a jeweler in a small village. It wasn't until he was asked to present a gift for the queen along with the other citizens, that he fell for the queen at first sight. He is a jolly man who always finds amusement in everything, he is a bit shy with having to be taught the etiquette by Sophie and the queen, but he tries his best to adjust.

**Meredith Fascinare** - The queen and mother of Sophie, she is a benevolent ruler who is more open-minded than the council, she always jokes with Sophie that she thinks they're always so grumpy they might end up looking like trolls. She is calm and patient with others and would always hear out both sides before speaking her opinion.

**Jemma Fascinare (12)** - The younger twin who likes to run around and play knight with the other boys back at the village. She finds being royalty a bit difficult but she tries her best when she sees Sophie trying hard too. She dreams of becoming a knight one day.

**Ambrose Fascinare (12)** - The older twin easily adjusted to the palace life. He tries to follow Sophie's lead though he fumbles a lot due to being unfamiliar with the etiquette. But Sophie is always there to make sure he gets it right and guides him along the way.

## Phosia Family

**Ignacio Phosia** - A father with a fascination of numbers and the mathematics professor. His study is sectioned with a certain number of items if you paid close attention. He is very meticulous with the number of items in his study and doesn’t like it if someone tries to move stuff in it, so he cleans the room by himself and doesn’t allow anyone to enter without his permission. He manages the house budget and finances due to his number obsession; he is the best to consult when it comes to counting anything. Quite a friendly fellow though his eccentric antics makes things awkward. He pays no attention to what people say about him but he gets really scary when his family is dragged into this, he can tell the number of failures and mistakes someone makes with just a few minutes of research.

**Calix Phosia** – A mother who is the philosophy professor. She fell for Ignacio and his whimsical ways because he didn’t approach her to be flirtatious, but to discuss the interesting concept of having a certain number of creampuffs in his plate. She found it so amusing and so absurd that she fell for him right away. She easily got used to her husband’s mannerisms and would always remind the servants and her daughter about the rules of entering his study. She was the one who gifted Ottilie the pipette, her husband suggested that they make one for her when he noticed that Ottilie collected about 50 empty perfume bottles in her vanity drawer. She is a very calm and collected woman who expresses with her eyes, she is not fond of anyone making a fool out of her husband or daughter and will send a chilling glare at anyone who dares.