2024 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire
Cast of Characters
“Magna Carta-strophe” starring Robin Hood
Living Chessboard & Street Entertainment

Lead Characters

Robin Locksley

Formerly known as Robin Hood, he has been in hiding after his daring escape from prison following the burning of Sherwood. He is beaten, downtrodden, and simply wants to fade into obscurity. He is, however, compelled to stay behind even though the Merry Men have left; perhaps just to keep an eye on John’s lackeys.

Lucina De Notte

The headstrong daughter of the late Sheriff of Nottingham, Lucina is desperate to overthrow John as a tyrant. Rejected by the nobility and scorned by the peasantry, she walks outside of the societal world, blending in as needed to either world. She is brash and hotheaded, traits inherited from her father, and she is desperate to find Robin and enlist him to her cause.

King John II

Now King after the passing of his brother, Richard, John has sought to wipe his brother’s memory from the history books. After losing a most important battle in Northern France, he is back home, trying to prove to his court that he is still the powerful monarch he believes he is, with his quick temper swaying their trust.

Sir/Dame Guy of Gisborne

John’s right hand after wrenching power from the late Sheriff of Nottingham, Sir/Dame Guy wields their position with great authority and cruelty. Nobles are easily lied to, peasants are easily crushed with sheer power. They are the peacekeeper in the court for John and often redirect their Lord’s anger to a more productive task.

Lord Ivanhoe

A former knight under the command of Richard during the crusades, Ivanhoe has enjoyed the pleasantries of his retirement to his fiefdom. Now taking care of his duties as Lord of an estate, he has been keeping a close eye on John’s cruel acts against the people. He longs for the time of peace when Richard was King and treats all peoples, regardless of their birth or station, with kindness and equality.

White Side

Townspeople

Angus the Butcher

Proud of their skill with a knife, Angus used to serve both peasants and nobility with their goods, believing that good food was a right for all. Ever since John became King however, he levied taxes on non-nobility purchasing meat. This has led Angus to do their best to assist the People as much as possible; trimming more than necessary from the Noble’s steaks and handing it out for free in the dead of night.

Annie and Clarabel

Milkmaids of Hoggetowne, they help Beau make and sell dairy products from the Vine family farm. Annie is a consummate saleswoman and touts the health benefits of drinking at “least” a gallon of milk a day. Clarabel is a cheese connoisseur and is trying her best to recreate the famous cheeses of the world with good English milk.

Beau Vine

The cattle farmer of Hoggetowne, Beau has honed his skills working on his farm, and can often be seen either herding cows or wrestling any and all comers outside the alehouse. Despite his size and strength, Beau is a gentle, laid-back man who has trouble giving it his all on weaker opponents and doesn't worry about winning or losing so long as each party is having fun.

Bobby R. Wynn

Crikey, this young man is following in his father's footsteps and showcasing the wild and dramatic animal world! He's got a trusty stick for poking creatures from a safe distance to display their aggressive behaviors, allowing him to provide public service announcements on how to stay alive in the medieval jungle of Hoggetowne.

Chandler the Candlemaker

The best candlemaker in the land, and they're gonna let everyone know it. Quick to temper and fiery passionate about lighting, they oddly wax poetic about the calm they feel while actually making candles.

Christopher/Christine the Stable Hand

Christopher thinks that horses are definitely better than people. People are just liars and cheaters, horses just go where the mood takes them. Always seen talking to horses as if they can understand him, munching on carrots.

Dee Vine

The sister or wife [depending on casting] of Beau Vine, Dee is a gloriously strong woman who has a no-nonsense attitude toward farming, often leading to disagreements with Beau, but there’s never any lingering resentment. She’s quick to forgive anyone who sincerely apologizes.

Eunice the Tavernkeep

An imposing woman, Eunice is used to breaking up fights with patrons over arguments in her tavern, either with a stern look or her booming celtic brogue. While others may fight, everyone respects Eunice and when she talks, you listen. She is also very sympathetic to Robin’s plight, often letting him rest in her tavern at no cost, or duck behind the barrels when he needs to hide.

Hermey Mallard the Barber

A barber obsessed with the new science of “dentistry,” they’ve been very popular ever since they mentioned that they were in charge of Guy’s retainers. They’re not entirely sure why pulling a noble’s teeth would result in such attention, but it brings more customers. Lectures others on the importance of good dental hygiene, even though most think it’s a load of nonsense.

Indigo Magenta

An artist whose father, a painter, was killed by a noble who was disparaged by his (accurate) unsightly portrayal. Indigo has sworn to get revenge, even going so far as to learn swordplay by night from other nobles as payment for their artwork. (Bonus points if the noble has six fingers.)

Jasper the Simple Villager

A Hoggetowne resident with questionable navigational awareness, Jasper plies their trade in the dead of night. For some reason they seem suspicious, but really, they are just a simple villager.

John Little

A local farmer who has a soft spot for those agitating for a better tomorrow. Despite consistently good yields, he never makes much profit due to giving so much to the poor. Rumors swirl that he was once a legendary fighter, but he never hears well when someone asks him about it.

Lavender the Washerwoman

Quick to gossip, she knows all the “dirty” secrets in Hoggetowne. She makes sure to spread them all over town, and usually gets it further from the truth with each retelling. With her roommate, Mint, they’ve managed to make quite a nice life for themselves while helping clean their little corner of the world. She’s always surrounded by bubbles.

Lupo the Traveler

A traveler from a far and distant culture known only as The Old Country, Lupo is the son of a shepherd and ferociously proud of it.  He is a hard-working, friendly, and upbeat person, and yet at the same time has very unusual mannerisms.  Lupo quite enjoys regaling anyone in earshot with tales of life back home, and finding new and strange ways to share his unconventional customs. Lupo values hard work more than anything else and despises the (in his eyes) lazy English nobility.

Mint the Washerwoman

Lavender’s roommate. She’s much quieter than her dear friend, but shares her love of gossip. Being so quiet, she overhears lots of conversations that she relays in hushed tones to Lavender who then spreads it to the other women in the village. With her roommate, they’ve managed to make quite a nice life for themselves, all while helping keep their little corner of the world clean. Always seems to be surrounded by bubbles…

Moira/Moore the Miller’s daughter/son

Child of Mo(e), they run the flour delivery route for their father. They also inherited their Father’s passion for justice and they were the first to team up with Lucina, helping her hide in the mill after Lucina’s father died. When not running around with a flour sack over their back, they’re helping Lucina keep an eye out for nobles causing trouble.

Mo/Moe the Miller

Mo(e) has taken over the milling business from their father, but still holds the Merry Men in their heart. Always covered in flour, Mo(e) uses their interactions with all to ensure people are aware when Guy’s Retainers are coming into town. They also use their flour delivery route as a way to smuggle both information and money to those who need it.

Paul Helmsly the Hunter

Searching for the ultimate camouflage, they are intrigued but annoyed with those at Hoggetowne who only commit halfway to wearing the “colors of the forest.” Although he married into a wealthier family, he never seems to be able to hang his boots up.

Stephanie LeVesque [Pronounced Lə-veck]

Born to a wealthy French family, Stephanie is a “pine tree Princess” who, while capable of taking care of herself, graciously, allows her husband to provide for the family. Born with a silver spoon, she is trying (and failing) to prove herself to her new English neighbors who chuckle at her extravagant tastes.

Thomas/Thomasina Morrow

A kooky scientist/inventor, rambling on about their latest invention. They are fascinated by the newfangled, push-powered carriages for young children, which he has dubbed “littlepeoplemovers” [strollers]. Often seen analyzing the latest model and complimenting the young lords or ladies for their well-behaved servants [parents].

Wulver

Coming from the wilds of Shetland, this kind fisherman wears a wolf pelt as a hood. He traipses through the village at night and leaves fish on the windowsills of the less fortunate.

Les Routiers

This international band of mercenaries previously fought for King John in France, when he refused to pay them for their work after his defeat. They have come to Hoggetowne to stand alongside John’s enemies to make him pay, literally and figuratively.

Hijo/Hija del Cid

The descendent of the famous Spaniard El Cid and distant relative of the deceased Berengaria of Navarre, wife of Richard I, H. del Cid far enough removed from the chains of their nobility so as to not be bound by them. They honed their battle prowess and eventually joined the Routiers.

D.B. Galingen (Pronounced GUY-ling-en)

A masterful escape artist who never met a jail cell that could hold them, Gailingen's most famous escape saw them rescue their also-captured horse from within his captors' castle before jumping the moat to freedom. Now D.B. works with Les Routiers to plan angles of attack and escape for future battles.

Nicola/Nicoletta Pesce

Agile and nimble both on land and at sea, Pesce (pronounced PEH-sheh) is a revolutionary who yearns for a free Siciliy. Recruited for their radical view of how naval warfare in medieval Europe will evolve, they joined Les Routiers after the Normandy campaign to fight against the brother of the now-deceased Joan, Queen of Sicily.

Hua Ping (Pronounced HHWaa Pih-NG)

Ping traveled along the Hexi Corridor of the Northern Silk Road to reach Europe, and was recruited by Les Routiers due to their unpredictable (to European foes) fighting style. They  use the wandering sellsword lifestyle to find which quiet village they want to live in upon retirement.

Note: “Hua” is Ping’s family name / surname; Ping is their first name.

‘Ayaba’ Moremi (Pronounced EYE-ah-baa moe-RAY-me)

An Olori from the Yoruba city Ife, Moremi is traveling north to explore the world, hoping to find trading partners for the city on behalf of the city’s ruler, Obalufon II. She first interacted with Les Routiers in eastern France; members of the company call her Ayaba as she rules the battlefield. Upon learning of King John, she felt righteous fury toward a ruler who had abandoned his people.

More pronunciations: OOH-loo-ree, ya-ROO-buh, EE-fay

Black Side

Guy’s Retainers

Admiral Bell

A senior officer in the retainers, Adm. Bell is convinced that the future of English warfare is on the high seas. His training regimen for the other retainers has them performing a variety of nautical maneuvers, including wide turns to fire broadsides against foes and bracing for full-speed ramming attempts.

Buddy

Despite the name, they’re not your buddy, pal. The grumpiest of the Retainers, Buddy is the “punch first, ask questions later” type of person. Don’t try to make them laugh, you just end up backing away slowly for fear of getting thrown out on your face.

Weiss

The son of a German logger, Weiss is determined to make themselves a name amongst the Nobles, and serving Sir Guy is the best way to do it. They love sausages, hosen and yodeling, as well as pretzels and hiking in the mountains.

Clyde

Heavy of foot and hand, Clyde is the muscle that Guy relies on. They rarely speak, letting their muscles do the talking for them. Often seen galloping with Dale upon their back, the two are fierce friends.

Dale

Small and fast, Dale serves Sir Guy with untold loyalty. Often the messenger, Dale will run 500 miles and 500 more to pass notes from Sir Guy to King John. When they’re not running all over town, they’re seen spending all their time with their best friend, Clyde.

Michal Lupy

A hypercompetitive retainer who loves athletic competitions, Michal is an Ultra, or a fanatic supporter of their favorite athletic groups. They spend their days keeping up with the latest tournament news and their nights on patrol. Due to their lack of rest, Michal is often fatigued and short-tempered, especially if supporting the losing side of a joust.

James Saffronfeller

The town crier and herald who supposedly distributes the news, James is actually one of Guy’s men. By only telling news of King John’s successes, he seeks to turn public opinion in favor of the monarchy. Saffronfeller, so named because of his unmatched cowardice, announces nobles (including patrons) who pass by him in grandiose fashion.

King John’s Court

Andy/Ana Morgé

A cook from Italy whose extensive knowledge of regal dishes persuaded King John to hire them, they're actually quite sinister. A dash of too much spice for an English noble here, a medium-rare chicken there... they're nothing but marinara flags.

Archbishop of Canterbury Stephen ‘Tuck’ Langdon

The current leader of the Church of England, Langdon finds himself in the middle of a much larger political battle between King John and Pope Innocent III. Once, while living in France to lecture at the University of Paris, he lost a battle of wits against a crusader on his way to fight alongside King Richard. He miiiiight have misplaced a letter or two from the Pope that would have recognized King John’s reign and quashed the baron uprising… curse his forgetful nature.

Baron Henri de la Tour

A proud Frenchman, Henri has taken to using his time in John’s court to get him more in touch with his French roots. He constantly espouses the virtues of French poetry, music and food; all while looking down on these “uncivilized” English.

Baroness Charlotte de la Tour

Wife of Baron Henri, Charlotte is a “picture of sophisticated grace.” While her husband calls the English uncivilized, Charlotte only sees people fighting to survive. Proud of her daughter for sneaking out to meet with peasantry, she often gives her daughter food to pass along to any urchin or beggar she meets, and she often works with the other ladies in the court to push for charitable deeds.

Baron Vincent "Vinny" Soapriano

A squeaky-clean black side noble who has few servants and fewer serfs. He tries to project an aura of dealing in the shadows with a vast network of ne'er-do-wells, but the court knows he's actually a stickler for laws.

Billie/Billy the Soothsayer

A prominent member of John’s court and advisor to the King.  Funnily enough, their predictions are rarely outlandish, more like narrating seconds before something happens. (If you continue on your current path, you will find yourself…at the bottom of the stairs) But they predicted that John would be King, as well as that he would be defeated by a warrior in brown and green…

Count Heinz Dou Ven Shmurts

A noble obsessed with trying to take over the tri-County area. Has a device they call the Taxinator 9000, which is why John made them a noble. Why does the Taxinator 9000 even HAVE a self-destruct button?? Excellent at first attacks, but has no backup plans if parried. ♪ ♫ Dou Ven Shmurts Evil Grand Duuuuuchy~

D. Sil the Man Handler

A cool and calculating problem solver for English nobility. Fiercely loyal to their lord, D. Sil's signature blade work is a lightning-fast series of cuts to the hand between the wrist and thumb. This mark of disgrace prevents weapon wielding while also signifying to the court that an individual sporting this injury is not to be trusted.

General Pierre DuBois

Knight of the Angevin Empire, Pierre stayed loyal to John at the order of Queen Eleanor before she passed. Too old to ride on campaign, he now dotes over his daughter, Augustina, named after her mother whom they lost soon after her birth. He prides on giving her everything her heart desires, and he is leery of any and all suitors who come asking for her hand.

Henry/Henrietta de Beaumont, 5th Earl/Countess of Warwick

Orphaned at the age of 12, Henry/Henrietta was raised as a squire and then rose to ultimately command the Royal Army. They have been ordered to court by John, but would rather be on the battlefield. They find courtiers and their antics exhausting and take any excuse to skip the politics.

Link Enbyeoh / Lynn Kenbyeoh

Link/Lynn is a self-proclaimed celebrity that tries to influence everyone they meet. Every line they say and every bit they perform is in reality a thinly veiled advertisement in the service of their lord. Failure to do so will cause Link/Lynn to vanish into the ether.

Lord/Lady John/Joan of Monmouth

Hailing from Wales and proud of it, this orator will regale you with poems from their homeland at the drop of a hat. This pleases John immensely and they will call on John to perform for the court, particularly requesting their knowledge of Geoffrey of Monmouth’s tales of King Arthur.

Mademoiselle Augustina DuBois

Daughter of General Pierre Dubois, Augustina knows that it is a material world, and she is definitely a material girl. Dressing herself in the height of fashion, as well as with the shiniest gemstones, makes her stand out amongst the courtiers. Her flirtatious nature has also won her many a suitor, much to her father’s chagrin.

Mademoiselle Leonora Mercedes de la Tour

Daughter of Baron and Baroness de la Tour and best friend of Augustina DuBois, Leonora has fallen in love with English culture. She finds the peasants of Hoggetowne fascinating and frequently sneaks off to learn the customs of these “ordinary” people.

Petronilla, Countess of Bigorre

The only child of her parents, Petronilla is a vision of grace and political power. She keeps her allies close and her enemies even closer, gaining a reputation as a “black widow” of sorts. To betray her is worse than betraying the King for while the King deals with you in public, Petronilla will make sure you are never seen in public again.

Princess Frederica Janie de la Fontain

Princess of an island kingdom off the coast of France, Frederica has come to John’s court to broker a treaty for her people. The only child to her parents, Frederica’s father made sure his daughter was prepared to rule. She is an excellent fencer, equestrian, and markswoman and can converse in five languages. Woe be unto whomever underestimates her.

Remarkable Richard Robertson

A preening, self-centered noble who never met a peasant they couldn’t insult. They were taught to fight “properly,” forcing anyone who fights against them to go through the honorable motions of saluting and etiquette, mocking them if they do not know them.

Sir Henry de Grey

A favorite courtier, Henry is as flamboyant as possible to outweigh his drab surname. A timid soul, he detests the outdoor camps that John has been forcing on them, preferring the comfort afforded by a stay in a luscious castle with soft beds and warm blankets.

William/Wilma de Warenne, 5th Earl/Countess of Surrey

Cousin of King John, William/Wilma has but one mission in life: win tournaments. Jousting, single combat, archery; you name it, they want to win it. They often believe their own hype and name-drop themselves to impress others.

William/Wilma d’Aubigny, 3rd Earl/Countess of Arundel

William/Wilma lost their home in the battle of Normandy. Retreating with John’s court, they are relying on the generosity of other nobles to survive. They wonder if John has their best interest at hand, though, as he is spending all his money on the court and not on retaking Normandy.

Valjean Morrigan

Valjean Morrigan sells himself as being “For The People.” In reality, he is a grumpy curmudgeon who serves church and crown, becoming filthy rich in the process. As the idea of practicing law undergoes a rebirth after centuries of neglect, Morrigan has become England’s most prominent jurist [lawyer]. He has no idea this codified system of laws he loves to abuse will soon serve as the foundation for a great charter that generations of English kings will swear to uphold.

Ivanhoe’s Defectors

NOTE: These Black Side Nobles join the White Side at the end of Board 2.

William of Scarlett, Lord of Manchester Castle

After a troubled young adulthood, William has retreated to his noble family’s castle. He is sullen and cantankerous, always complaining about King John and his oppression of commoners and nobles alike. Greatly dislikes that his younger brother, Way, holds previous events over him like a black cloud that never dissipates.

Saer de Quincy, 1st Earl of Winchester

Saer de Quincy is one of the more prominent voices of dissent in John’s court. Allied with Ivanhoe & William Marshall, he codified what a ruler should be doing to take care of their people. Quill in hand, he hopes that his words can prevent another war…

William Marshall

William Marshall, Earl of Pembroke, is a model knight. He gained fame by winning tournaments across the continent before making a bigger name for himself via wartime heroics. Though he despairs at how King John treats the English people, he cannot forsake his vows of knighthood, trying to do good work from within a corrupt system.