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A proud young noblewoman who has shouldered great responsibility from a young age, Marion yearns for a taste of freedom. Instead, she finds herself escaping from an arranged marriage. Whether as a rebel in Sherwood Forest or a spy in Nottingham, can Marion take hold of the future she seeks? And will... read more

A proud young noblewoman who has shouldered great responsibility from a young age, Marion yearns for a taste of freedom. Instead, she finds herself escaping from an arranged marriage. Whether as a rebel in Sherwood Forest or a spy in Nottingham, can Marion take hold of the future she seeks? And will love find her when she least expects it? Strengths: Intelligent, brave, capable, practical Flaws: Stubborn, speaks before thinking, hot-tempered Likes: Reading, swordplay, good conversation Dislikes: Gardening, limiting social norms, being patronised

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On the surface, Alanna Dale is a cheerful and talented bard who frequents Geoffrey's court. But secrets and lies lurk below her playful surface. How far will she go in her fight to better the lives of Nottingham's poor? What side is she really on, and who is she willing to betray? When she and Mario... read more

On the surface, Alanna Dale is a cheerful and talented bard who frequents Geoffrey's court. But secrets and lies lurk below her playful surface. How far will she go in her fight to better the lives of Nottingham's poor? What side is she really on, and who is she willing to betray? When she and Marion fall in love despite themselves, they will be drawn into a magical struggle with echoes across the centuries. Does Marion have what it takes to save her love? Does she even want to? Strengths: Performance, urban survival, charm Flaws: Secretive, dark side, cursed(?) Likes: Music, pranks, the overthrow of the ruling class Dislikes: The rich, the powerful, druids and fae

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"Meet me in the rose garden." Those words are the beginning of Marion's journey to untangle the enigma that is the chevalier Gui la Londe. How is it possible for one man to so perfectly embody the essence of gentlemanly grace? Is he really on a secret mission for the Crown? And most vexingly, why i... read more

"Meet me in the rose garden." Those words are the beginning of Marion's journey to untangle the enigma that is the chevalier Gui la Londe. How is it possible for one man to so perfectly embody the essence of gentlemanly grace? Is he really on a secret mission for the Crown? And most vexingly, why in the shadows has he had himself appointed as Marion's chief retainer? She'll need to step carefully if she wants to learn the truth, but it could be difficult when that icy gaze of his turns to fire. Strengths: Grace, persuasion, extreme natural talent Flaws: ??? Likes: Roses, courtly manners, free will, meritocracy Dislikes: Laziness, determinism, the feudal system

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Despite his intimidating size and supernatural strength, John is the balm to his two more excitable colleagues. He is cool, collected, kind, and is known as an all-around solid fellow. He and Robin share a deep bond of camaraderie, but his relationship with his half-brother Will is strained. Behind ... read more

Despite his intimidating size and supernatural strength, John is the balm to his two more excitable colleagues. He is cool, collected, kind, and is known as an all-around solid fellow. He and Robin share a deep bond of camaraderie, but his relationship with his half-brother Will is strained. Behind his calm front, John hides a sly sense of humour and deep scars from his past. Will his strong desire to protect those he loves lead to his own downfall? Strengths: Martial arts, loyalty, kindness, selflessness Flaws: Terrible card cheat, overprotective, hates uncertainty Likes: Music, family and friends, outdoorsmanship Dislikes: Bullies, risk-taking, helplessness

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Marion knows him as Lord Geoffrey, the unwanted fiance from whom she's escaped. The people of Nottingham know him as "The Sheriff," their deeply unpopular ruler who strictly enforces Prince John's onerous tax laws. He is stern, cold, and haughty - but is there more to this man than meets the eye? Wh... read more

Marion knows him as Lord Geoffrey, the unwanted fiance from whom she's escaped. The people of Nottingham know him as "The Sheriff," their deeply unpopular ruler who strictly enforces Prince John's onerous tax laws. He is stern, cold, and haughty - but is there more to this man than meets the eye? What will Marion learn when she dons a clever disguise and enters his household not as a wife, but an employee and spy? Could she end up in the arms of the very man she once desperately fled? Strengths: Logical, decisive, lacks prejudice Flaws: Proud, overly stern, trusts no one Likes: Law and order, competence, pragmatism Dislikes: Sloppiness, sentimentality, Robin Hood

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A fortune-teller from Nibiru, the very nation that plunged Avalon into a costly war seven years ago. Meissa possesses a kind heart, a keen intellect, and a dash of mischievous energy. They are in need of a knight to help them protect the ordinary people caught in the middle of the struggle for Notti... read more

A fortune-teller from Nibiru, the very nation that plunged Avalon into a costly war seven years ago. Meissa possesses a kind heart, a keen intellect, and a dash of mischievous energy. They are in need of a knight to help them protect the ordinary people caught in the middle of the struggle for Nottingham. But will Meissa's kindness and the dangerous secret they harbor spell doom for Meissa and Marion both? Strengths: Future sight, kindness, scientific knowledge Flaws: Athletically inept, anxious, a fugitive Likes: Gardening, experiments, inventions Dislikes: Human suffering, ignorance, being put in a box

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Master archer. Respected leader. Charming scoundrel. These are perhaps the most complimentary descriptions heard for Robin of Locksley, a lord who lost his land and title for rebelling against Nottingham's government. Though his convictions are strong, he's also an inveterate tease who refuses to ta... read more

Master archer. Respected leader. Charming scoundrel. These are perhaps the most complimentary descriptions heard for Robin of Locksley, a lord who lost his land and title for rebelling against Nottingham's government. Though his convictions are strong, he's also an inveterate tease who refuses to take most things seriously. Will he change his ways when his life and love are on the line? Strengths: Archery, oratory, intelligence, charm Flaws: Flippant, cocky, weak to the Sheriff's provocations Likes: King Richard, beautiful women, clever banter Dislikes: The Sheriff, tyranny, stuffiness

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The youngest of the Sherwood rebels, a self-styled gentleman rogue with several Sherwood-sized chips on his shoulder. Known as the Scarlet Blade, he's a master swordsman and a skilled footpad to boot. He possesses a natural charm, but it's hidden under a sardonic, resentful front. It seems that he o... read more

The youngest of the Sherwood rebels, a self-styled gentleman rogue with several Sherwood-sized chips on his shoulder. Known as the Scarlet Blade, he's a master swordsman and a skilled footpad to boot. He possesses a natural charm, but it's hidden under a sardonic, resentful front. It seems that he only comes alive when he's living on the edge, fighting for his life. What made him this way, and why does he seem to be hiding so many secrets? Strengths: Extremely skilled, strong convictions, shows no fear Flaws: Closed-off, resentful, impulsive risk-taker Likes: Swordplay, woodworking, freedom Dislikes: Elitism, being coddled, Layton Tuck