Cast of characters
Prince Arthur, Duke of Wellingbourne
Late 20s to early 30s male, Crown Prince of the fictional kingdom of Avonia (inferred ethnicity/skin tone left unstated by author, so left unmarked). Tall, athletic build maintained through daily mixed martial arts training (stated in text), broad shoulders, strong jaw, thick well-groomed hair styled in a neat, slightly tousled aristocratic cut (inferred), clear skin, a face suited to formal portraiture and tabloid photography. Dresses in tailored gym clothes for training sessions and shifts into bespoke suits, crisp dress shirts, and formal royal attire for official engagements (inferred from described duties). Carries himself with wry, self-aware confidence, a smirking half-smile, sharp intelligent eyes (inferred, colour unstated). Voice: male, late 20s to early 30s; smooth, resonant baritone; dry, quick, sardonic pace; refined British aristocratic accent.
Ollie
Male, 30s to 40s, head of security for Prince Arthur (inferred age band). Solidly built, muscular frame befitting a professional combat trainer and bodyguard (inferred from role), close-cropped hair, alert and disciplined bearing, dressed in athletic training gear or a fitted dark security uniform (inferred). Ethnicity and eye colour unstated, left unmarked. Voice: male, 30s-40s; low, gravelly, controlled tone; clipped, efficient pace; British accent (inferred to match setting).
Vincent Hendriks
Male, middle-aged, senior adviser to Prince Arthur (inferred age from seniority of role). Neatly dressed in a formal suit befitting palace staff, average build, hair greying or thinning at the temples (inferred), carries a stack of briefing papers or a tablet. Distinguishing trait explicitly stated: often smells like blue cheese for unexplained reasons. Ethnicity and eye colour unstated, left unmarked. Voice: male, middle-aged; dry, formal, measured tone; brisk, businesslike pace; British accent (inferred to match setting).
