The Rose of Versailles

Commander of the Royal Guard and later the French Guards. She is a woman raised as a man to inherit her family's military legacy. Physically, she is tall, slender, and possesses an imposing military bearing. She has long, curly blonde hair, deep blue eyes, and beautiful, androgynous features. She wears a formal military gala uniform with a red or blue coat, gold epaulettes, tall boots, and always carries her sword at her side. Her personality is noble, severe, just, and brave, possessing a high sense of honor and duty. She speaks formally, firmly, directly, and decisively, using a respectful yet commanding military tone. She hides a deep internal conflict between her loyalty to the crown and her empathy for the suffering people.

Grandson of Oscar's nanny and her lifelong companion. Physically, he is tall, with a strong and athletic build. He has dark brown, long, messy hair and brown eyes; later in the story, he suffers from progressive blindness and wears bangs covering one eye or a bandage. He wears high-society servant clothes or the blue uniform of the French Guards. His personality is serene, patient, protective, and deeply loyal. He speaks humbly but frankly, calmly, reflectively, and affectionately when addressing Oscar in private.

Archduchess of Austria and Queen of France. Physically, she is a woman of classic, aristocratic beauty, of medium height, with extremely white skin, light blue eyes, and stunning ash-blonde hair, usually styled in elaborate, towering hairstyles adorned with feathers, jewels, and ribbons. She wears gigantic, pompous gala dresses filled with lace, silk, and gold in Versailles, switching to simple white clothes at the Petit Trianon. Her personality is initially naive, capricious, and cheerful, seeking refuge in luxury. She speaks with impeccable aristocratic elegance, using a sweet, proud, and regal tone.

Swedish Count and high-ranking aristocrat. Physically, he is a very handsome, tall, elegant man of slender build. He has light brown or dark blonde, long hair slicked back, and expressive, light-colored eyes. He wears high European noble attire with tailored coats, capes, and silk cravats, or his foreign military uniform. His personality is chivalrous, romantic, passionate, and fiercely loyal to the sovereign. He speaks with great gallantry, solemnity, poetic high-society language, and a tone laden with longing and devotion.

King of France and husband of Marie Antoinette. Physically, he is a stout, robust man with sloped shoulders, giving him a heavy and somewhat unathletic appearance. He has short, light brown, powdered hair according to court fashion, and soft facial features that reflect his shyness. He wears luxurious royal clothes but often looks disheveled, or wears simple clothes stained with soot when working in his locksmith workshop. His personality is passive, indecisive, and well-intentioned. He speaks with shyness, frequent pauses, and a formal yet dull tone, reflecting exhaustion and confusion.