Imperial Family & Court:
* Ming Jiang - Founding Emperor of Bright Hua, time-traveler, father of Princes.
* Prince Ren - 4th son of Ming, cunning, father of Qing & Li, backed by immortal sects.
* Prince Tao - 9th son of Ming, scholarly, influential.
* Prince Zan - 12th son of Ming, military-backed, bold.
* Qing Jiang - Eldest daughter of Prince Ren, Xian Sect cultivator.
* Li Jiang - Youngest daughter of Prince Ren, playful, Qing's sister.
* Mei Su - Empress, wife of Ren, mother of Qing & Li.
* Sheng Su - Empress Mei Su's father, influential Confucian master.
* Consort Yu Fei - Prince Ren's favored consort.
* Lord Tai - Ming's loyal chief eunuch.
* Elder Mu - Eunuch in Yong Row, host to second time-traveler.
* Jian Qian - New chief eunuch, loyal to Prince Ren.
* Kai Sun - Palace official loyal to Ming.
* Zhao Fei - Commander of the embroidered guard, Consort Yu Fei's brother.
* Rui Zheng - Empress Mei Su's trusted maid.
Allies & Associates:
* Feng Wei - Free-spirited alchemist/warrior, ally of Prince Ren.
* Marshal Jun - Founding military hero, influential noble.
* Suya Jun - Daughter of Marshal Jun, skilled healer (Onyx Elixir Clan), ill.
* Leon Ling - Young cultivator (Sky Sword Sect), likes Qing Jiang.
* Hana Park - Li Jiang's maid, disguised as a pageboy.
* Mingxin - Young monk (Iron Shrine), Feng Wei's friend.
Antagonists & Others:
* Lust Prince - Evil King's eldest disciple, lecherous.
* Zareth Gongzi - Evil King's second disciple, gambler/schemer.
* Ven Gongzi - Evil King's third disciple, skilled in poisons.
* Evil King - Mysterious figure, master of the three Princes.
* Xian Lilith - Demon Sect saintess, complex relationship with Feng Wei.
* Wally Wang - Wealthy, lecherous merchant (Golden Yuan Merchant Guild).
* Peng Gua - Golden Yuan manager, husband of Lilly Peng.
* Lilly Peng - Wife of Peng Gua, involved with Wally Wang.
* Mira Rain - Figure significant to Qing Jiang.
* Fang Shi - Author of The Chronicles of the Virtuous Husband.
Northern Faction:
* Rex Zhen - Northern Marshal/warlord, father of Lian Zhen.
* Lian Zhen - Daughter of Rex Zhen, female general (Yan Fu army).
* Yan Fu - Elite northern cavalry under Lian Zhen.
Locations & Organizations:
* Bright Hua - The Empire.
* Yong Row - Decaying palace alley.
* Xian Sect - Immortal sect allied with Prince Ren; Qing's sect.
* Tomb of the Scattered Immortal - Battleground.
* Sky Rift Valley - Valley where Feng fought demons.
* Lunar Tower - Palace tower.
* Golden Lotus Hall - Grand hall.
* Vermilion Pavilion - Empress Mei Su's residence.
* Demon Sect - Shadowy organization allied with Prince Tao.
* Pear Garden - Luxurious venue/entertainment house.
* Jade Vine Pavilion - High-end venue.
* Onyx Elixir Clan - Healing sect associated with Suya Jun.
* Golden Yuan Merchant Guild - Powerful merchant organization.
* Raksha Kingdom - Western region.
* Iron Shrine - Ancient Buddhist sect.