Musang Berjanggut

The adopted prince of Pura Cendana who stubbornly refuses to marry any woman, insisting that true honor is rare. He embarks on a nationwide quest with a bag of plain ingredients, relying on wit and resolve rather than status. His beard grows as a visible marker of time and vow, and he ultimately disguises himself as a ghost to test suitors and win Puspawangi's hand.

A quick-witted young woman who sees the real test behind the prince’s challenge. She turns the bag’s contents into a feast for her family, demonstrating ingenuity and practicality. Her loyalty to Tun Nila and her sharp mind help unmask the ministers' plot, sparking the couple's union.

The king of Pura Cendana, a powerful ruler who believes in maintaining control over court affairs. He schemes to remove Tun Nila from the scene, leveraging illness and rhetoric to test his heirs-to-be. His plans backfire as truth and loyalty prevail in the end.

A senior minister who participates in palace intrigue and supports the king’s plan. His actions illustrate how power can corrupt and how cunning subordinates threaten a rightful match.

A minister who participates in the pursuit of Puspawangi for political ends, contributing to tension and the eventual exposure of the conspiracy.

Another minister involved in the manipulation, competing in the queen’s test and becoming a foil to the prince’s true test of worth.

A scholarly minister who observes court affairs and whose words can reveal more than actions, aiding in exposing the conspiracy.

A court figure who participates in royal proceedings and witnesses the unfolding events.

A minister within the king’s circle who embodies the political scheming of the court and contributes to the challenges faced by Tun Nila and Puspawangi.