Roland

Role in Story:	Caro’s father, former king.

Occupation:	King of Artemisia.

Physical Description:	Shoulder length brown hair, neatly trimmed beard, chiseled handsome features, blue eyes. Wears a military uniform.

Personality:	Dutiful ruler, devoted husband, loving father. He was more down to earth than his wife, which she entertained diplomats, he spent time with Caro, teaching her chess and the ways of being a queen. A strong, determined personality, yet was easily swayed by his wife to whom he was passionately in love with.

Background: Roland, despite pressure from his father, did not marry until he was in his late twenties. The moment he met Cecilia, he fell head over heels and he proposed soon after. They had only one child, Caro.

Notes:	Roland means ‘famed in the land’.

Roland's parents were Ragnar and Valletta. Ragnar means ‘warrior’ or ‘judgment’. Valletta derived from Valentina means ‘healthy, strong’.