The Goblin Emperor

The half-goblin, half-elf youngest son of the emperor, raised in obscurity and suddenly made ruler after his father and elder brothers die in an airship disaster.

The young courier who brings Maia news of his succession and is chosen, to everyone's surprise, as his personal secretary.

Maia's cousin and guardian during his decade of exile, whose harsh and often abusive treatment still colors how Maia sees himself.

An outspoken noblewoman from an influential family, courted by Maia and eventually chosen as his empress.

A stern lieutenant of the Untheileneise Guard assigned as one of Maia's two sworn bodyguards, serving as guardian of his body.