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| Benedict | A young knight chosen for his ability to accompany Richard I on his Holy Crusade. Born and raised by his mother in Pembroke Castle. At the tender age of 12 he was taken to Dover Castle, after which he became Squire to Sir Roger and eventually received his knighthood from the then King of England, Henry II. Father unknown but supported by a sponsor. |
Elizabeth | Lady in waiting to Princess Berengaria. |
| King Richard | Crowned King of England in 1187. Famous for his part in trying to liberate Jerusalem from Saladin. |
Sir Roger | Friend of the King and in charge of training the young knights selected for the Crusade. Also responsible for bringing Benedict to Dover and preparing him for knighthood. |
| Rose | A young peasant girl who was forced to accompany her "pilgrim" father on the Crusade. | Sir Guy | Fellow Crusader who met Benedict when taken prisoner in Cyprus. Became firm friends. |
| Comnenus | Self-styled "Emperor of Cyprus." Regarded by everyone as a cruel tyrant. |
Berengaria | Born in Navarre, the daughter of King Sancho VI. Bride-to-be of Richard I. |
| Queen Joanna | Dowager Queen of Sicily and sister of Richard I. | Eleanor of Aquataine | Queen of France and then Queen of England. Mother of Richard I and credited with arranging Berengaria's marriage to her son. Srong willed and flamboyant, she loved life |
| Isabelle and Carlotta | Ladies in waiting to Princess and Queen Joanna | Guy Lusignan | Deposed King of Jerusalem. Joined Richard in the subjugation of Cyprus before returning to the Holy Land. |
| Andreas | A young Cypriot goatherd who hated Comnenus for causing the death of his father. | Will | An archer of some ability who volunteered to go on the Crusade. Met Benedict and Guy at the stockade |