Charming

A charming but impulsive prince whose curse makes him irresistibly appealing to all women until his 21st birthday. He is initially flippant and under-skilled, yet learns through the Gauntlet to value genuine love and sacrifice. His growth pivots on recognizing Lenore as his true love and choosing selflessness over self-interest.

A crafty thief with a distrustful sea-born past, Lenore is cursed to never love. She hides her identity, initially using deception for survival, but grows to care for Charming. Her evolving feelings propel the romance and she ultimately is revealed as Charming's true love.

The jealous former partner of Charming's father and the sorceress behind the curse. She manipulates events from the shadows, seeks wealth, and destabilizes the realm. Her defeat comes as the curse is broken and she is banished when true love prevails.

One of the three princesses pledged to Charming, Cinderella is impatient and part of the deception and wedding intrigue. Her presence highlights Charming's reputation and the scramble of true love being found among many.

A distrustful princess rescued by Charming from a perilous situation, Snow White becomes part of the trio and the tangled engagement. Her wary nature contrasts with Lenore's growing trust.

The narcoleptic princess awakens from a century-long sleep with a kiss, completing the trio of brides. Her presence marks the fairy-tale weight of destiny in the Gauntlet.

Leader of the Matilija tribe, a fierce, giant-woman ruler who guards secrets and interacts with the quest through the hairpin and alliances. Her presence adds a challenging, mythic layer to Charming's journey.

Charming's father, a king who pushes his son into the Gauntlet to prove his worth. He provides guidance and bears the emotional weight of a kingdom under a looming curse, sharing a somber farewell with his son.