SCARLETT BARRINGTON/Adele Adkins. Age: 20. Scarlett is very classy and loves the finest things that life has to offer. She was raised to be a proper lady with traditional values but loves to drink with the ladies in secret. She doesn't take well to flirting when she first meets someone and can stand her own. She understands her place in life as a women but doesn't build up a man's ego for the sake of it. She loves music and dancing and has been good friends with Lydia and the other ladies since they were children. She has a "lover" that lives in Italy that she met when they were kids that sends beautiful things to her months that she keeps for herself, having no intentions of marrying him she doesn't feel bad for leading him on for she secretly thinks he's a scumbag.
Rebecca Wolf
REBECCA WOLF/ Rachel Mcadams Age: 20. Rebecca is a dear friend of Charlotte's. She was always raised with the finer things in life. When she first meets someone, she doesn't like them. She believes people need to give her a reason before she respects and likes them. She is sarcastic and very classy.
Lady Elizabeth "Bess"Wiltshire
HELENA WILTSHIRE/ Hayle Atwell. Age: 19. Helen is a best friend to Lydia and Evangeline. She's the adventurous girl out of the three. She's always up for a challenge and loves to gamble, drink, and have a good time. She's a very respected lady thats engaged to a Count she's never met and is awaiting his arrival while she stays at Ashford with her best friends.
Lady Anne Christian
ANNE CHRISTIAN/ Miranda Richardson Age: 48. Anne Christian was born into the English aristocracy, living a tough yet luxurious life. Anne was introduced to the new Duke of York, a German born man, and married him. The Duke and Duchess went to live in Germany and had five children, Johannes, James, Viktor, Klaudia and Julia. They visited England often. Sadly, however, their oldest son Johannes passed away. Not long ago, her husband died and the title of Duke went to James.
Rosalie Middleton
ROSALIE MIDDLETON/ Romola Garai. Age: 22. Childhood friend of Lydia's and cousin to her from her father's side, Rose was always at Ashford. At age 14, when Rosalie's mother died giving birth to a child, Rosalie stayed with the Hayes for two years, too scared to go back home and relive the memories. Finally, once her father returned from India on business after those two years. She went back. But now she is back at Ashford for more. Rose is sarcastic and witty, and very smart. She always enjoys reading, or gossiping with the ladies.
Cosette Middleton
COSETTE MIDDLETON/ Kate Winslet. Age: 22. Rosalie's twin and Lydia's cousin on her father's side. She also practically grew up at Ashford. When her mother died, she also went away to Ashford with Rose. Cosette is the wilder twin and loves to have fun. She knows how to act in front of adults, but is the life of the party, having fun with Lydia. Most of the men like to flirt with her, but Cosette is known as a tease. She doesn't believe she really wants to get married, but knows she should. And soon with her age.
Claudia Wiltford
CLAUDIA WILTFORD/ Rose Byrne. Age: 21. Claudia grew up with most of the Ashford Estate guests. Like Evangeline and Lydia. Raised with a silver spoon in her mouth, she knows she can get whatever she wants. Claudia loves to have fun with friends and go to balls and drink and gamble and have a good time. She stays up on fashion and is always wearing the latest styles. She is always a tease and flirt with men, and is just an all around fun girl. Though of course she knows how to behave in front of respecting elders. And knows her morals and is a very elegant, and classy girl. Meeting all the men of Ashford, Claudia can't keep her eyes off of Colonel Samuel Fitzgerald.
Winifred (Winnie) Wilde
WINIFRED WILDE/ Carey Mulligan. Age: 19. Winifred is very charming and lovable. A famous actress from London's theatre's, everyone is excited that Winnie is at Ashford. She's a proper lady yet loves and knows how to have fun with the guests. With her extravagant fashion, she and Lydia really connect and become close.
Eliza Grey
ELIZA GREY/ Annabelle Wallis. Age: 21. Eliza Grey is the cousin of Elizabeth and Vivienne Greenwell. She was raised with the finest things her family could have. But, growing up her mother had taught her to be thankful for everything they had. Eliza is a very mellow, and calm being. She isn't one for gossip and just likes to have tea with her friends. She is a very loving and caring person. You could say that she is the kind of woman a man would want to take home to his mother.
Gemma Calloway
ISABELL NEVILLE/ Eleanor Tomlinson. Age: 17. Isabelle is the only child that her parents have. With being alone growing up she has become a very independent women. She is very mysteries, quiet, and a girl that everyone loves, or hates. She is new to Ashford and loves meeting new people, enjoying her time before she must find a suitor and settle down.
Georgiana Huntington
GEORGIANA HUNTINGTON/ Kelly Reilly: Age: 19. Lady Georgiana Huntington, sister of Jack Hunington, Duke of Devonshire. Since her mother passed away while giving birth to her, G was raised by her governesses, since her father was too busy with work. She is very close to her brother Jack, and always watches him and what he does, making sure that he doesn't do anything wrong. G is a very sassy, and snooty person. She knows she has money and power, and she uses it. She gets what she wants, and doesn't stop until she does.
Estelle Netherfield
ESTELLE NETHERFIELD/ Natalie Portman. Age: 20. Estelle came to Ashford to visit Anne in her time of need, hoping to help her become more lady like. She is very close with the Cunninghams and Wellingtons, but she still gets along with nearly everyone she meets. Estelle knows what she wants and doesn't care if she hurts another persons feelings. She is very lady like and very traditional.
Samantha Burrows
SAMANTHA BURROWS/ Jessica Biel. Age: 26. Samantha grew up in Yorkshire with her small family in a large house, she lived a normal rich life. When she was fifteen she was set in an arranged marriage with Abraham Burrows and was wed by her sixteenth birthday. Samantha had her first child nine months after the first time they made love after their wedding. The child is now ten years old and is currently in schooling while her and her husband get settled. She is a well behaved wife and is a proper lady.
Jane Hayes
JANE HAYES/Maggie Smith. Age: 70. Being too old to live on her own and after her husband died, Jane reluctantly moved into Ashford Estate to be with her son, Richard and grandchildren, Lydia, Charlotte, and William. She is very traditional and isn't afraid of speaking her mind on what is proper and what isn't. Within her time at Ashford she will soon realize that it is more... promiscuous than she had anticipated. Will she be able to handle it and get things back into order?
Gentlemen
Count Felix Thompson
FELIX THOMPSON/ Hugh Jackman. Age: 29. Felix works for the steel industry with Penelope Delecrant's father. He was sent to America to work on his business. He resents his wife because she cannot bear children. Felix enjoys smoking, drinking, and gambling.
Count James Christian
JAMES CHRISTIAN/ Rupert Friend. Age: 25. Count James Christian also grew up with the Hayes family . He is best friends with William and loves to have fun. He enjoys teasing and messing around with William, and Thomas. A lover of the arts, James loves to play the piano, especially at three a.m drunkenly when the boys return from their night of partying. He is a good and loyal friend to have. And is quick at making witty remarks and loves to debate politics with Thomas. He is one of those guys that likes to make your blood boil just for fun. Since James' older brother's passing last June due to illness, he is now in line to take the title of Duke of York from his father.
Viktor Christian
VIKTOR KLAUS WIHELM CHRISTIAN/ Aaron Tviett. Age: 23. Being the middle child of five, Viktor was never seen as special, especially in the shadow of his brother Johannes, eldest born and heir to his fathers title of duke, and behind James, who earned his title of Count. Johannes and James always had a brotherly connection that Viktor was secretly jealous of, as the youngest boy and often too young for child game of swords, or when his brothers took a liking to girls, he was still too young to understand. This led to reckless behavior in his teen years, trying to strive for attention. Now, Viktor prides himself in his charming looks and his abilities to win in drinking contests.
William Hayes
WILLIAM HAYES/ Tom Mison. Age: 26. Being the eldest of the Hayes children, William is set to become the Duke of Kent when his father passes. William is playful and loves messing with Charlotte and Judith since he and his friend James think they are uptight and need to loosen up. Once Vivienne came to Ashford he has only had eyes for her and is completely in love with her. William is funny and loves hunting and having fun. He hasn't fully matured yet like his father would like him too, but William just ignores that and has fun. He is protective of his sisters and loves them very much, and would do anything for his friends and family.
Martin Wellington
MARTIN WELLINGTON/ Eric Bana. Age: 30. Eldest son of the Wellington children, the heir to the money and estate that his father will leave behind. Being the eldest and most responsible, Martin oversees the horses that his father raises, as well as planning and hosting all of the Wellington functions. He is very prestigious, uptight and proper. He will never have a hair out of place, or a wrinkle in his suit.
Noah Fletcher
NOAH FLETCHER/ Lee Pace. 34. Noah came to Ashford after he caught his wife in his bed with one of the servants. After a very long and tedious few weeks he finally left, kicking her out and moved to Ashford while he's in the process of selling his house to rid him of the memories he once had within the walls. During his stay he catches up with old friends: the Hayes, Barringtons, and Cunninghams to name a few.
Laurent St. Lucius
LAURENT ST. LUCIUS/ Garry Carr. Age: 26. Laurent St. Lucius is a famous Opera singer and is very well known. A smooth talker and known to be very good with the ladies, the women of Ashford swoon over Laurent and his smooth pick up lines and actions. Laurent when he arrives begins to take a liking to Verona Fairfield and flirts with her quite a bit, though he isn't exactly ready to settle down and marry just yet. Laurent is funny, witty, kind, and loves to party and have a good time. You'll find him playing the piano and singing to the guests with a drink on the piano for him and cigar waiting for him.
Lord Ronan Hallbrook
LORD RONAN HALLBROOK/ Leonardo Dicaprio. Age: 32. Lord Ronan Hallbrook is from one of the most powerful, influential, wealthy families in England. Owning more than half of London and partners with Richard Hayes, any woman would kill to have Ronan as a suitor. Being a businessman comes with many personality traits, greedy and power hungry to name a few. Ronan has connections and knows people everywhere. When not working, Ronan enjoys his time with the Hayes family and Wellingtons, both business partners and close friends of the Hallbrook family. Whichever lucky lady Ronan decides to marry will certainly have a luxurious lifestyle and won't have to lift a finger for anything.
Frederick Doyle
FREDERICK DOYLE/ Joel Edgerton. Age: 34. One of London's most eligible bachelors, Frederick Doyle travels to Ashford for to find a suitable wife, but also to have some fun. With a very important family where reputation is everything, Frederick rarely has time for fun. Being a businessman with his father, running their companies, Frederick is quite busy. But, to enjoy himself and finally be able to relax, he decides to visit his friends in Ashford. Frederick loves to drink and have a cigar with the men in the parlor, or go out hunting game. He's quite a flirt and enjoys making the women blush. Very power hungry, Frederick strives to be the best he can be and will stop at nothing to get there.
Harold "Harry" Linwood
HAROLD LINWOOD/ Jude Law. Age: 30. The Honourable Harold Linwood was born into the Upper Class society but didn't fit there at all. In fact none of his family really did. His mother was the bastard child of a Baroness and a Doctor but his father was unknowing until the day he died, the man with whom the Baroness had an affair with acted as a grandfather and taught Harry to be a Doctor. His mother married Viscount Linwood and they had six children but only three survived. Harry is gentleman, who is thoughtful and loving. He tries to get into politics but he found love in helping the sick. Worried people may talk about their younger son going down a Middle Class route, his parents sent him to Ashford. He got married a month before arriving but his wife passed so he is still in mourning.
Emmett Kennedy
EMMETT KENNEDY/ Zachary Quinto. Age: 35. Already established his career, Emmet comes to Ashford strictly to make his business expand. Of course, he makes friendships and ties along the way, but overall it's social climbing. He's a workaholic, vein, and self-centered. He doesn't hide the fact that he thinks he is the best and often boasts about his accomplishments to others. Most of the gentlemen are polite to his face but talk about him behind his back while the ladies are fascinated with his stories and experience.
Preston Fox
PRESTON FOX/ Richard Madden. Age: 27. Preston lives in the neighboring town and moves in after his house has burnt down from the blessing of Richard and Edith Hayes. The Fox and the Hayes family are life long friends and always help each other out when they ever got into trouble. The Preston family is one of the most powerful families in England. They own a fair share of businesses, like the Hallbrook family. During his stay, Preston makes friends with most of the residents and guests and gets inside information and sells it to the local newspapers in secret. He doesn't care for many people, but when he does those relationships mean the world to him and last a lifetime.
Barnaby Hawkins
BARNABY HAWKINS/ Jackson Rathbone. Age: 25. Barnaby is a young, handsome man, who originally came from America. He came to Ashford after his father and mother thought it would be best he got to know people his own age. He is charming and likes to talk to the men at Ashford about business, but also likes talking to the women, or rather flirt with them.
Joffrey Greyson
JOFFREY GREYSON/ Casey Taylor. Age: 27. Joffrey is new to Ashford; he and his father are new business partners with Richard Hayes. Joffrey and his Father are trying to make the town near Ashford safer for everyone so while they try to accomplish this dream, he is staying at Ashford for a little while. Unsure if he'll like it or not, he is blown away by all the beautiful women he is surrounded by and keeps his eye on a certain blonde (Winifred Wilde). Who knows if he'll fall for her or any other beautiful lady at the Estate and decide to stay a while longer than he intended to?
Jared Prescott
JARED PRESCOTT/ Chris Evans. Age:
24. He was sent off to fight in a war for a short while but was sent home due to shell shock, he recovered but wasn't considered well enough to go back, so his parents suggested he go to Ashford to meet some new people and have normal life. He enjoys his time at Ashford and is excited to meet all the guests and residents.
Sir Nicholas Clarke
NICHOLAS CLARKE/ Simon Woods. Age: 27. Nicholas was knighted after he spend five long years fighting for his country in war. He was drafted by his own father when he had just turned 19 years old. Now, he resided at Ashford Estate, trying to get back the long years that he had missed when he was fighting for his country. Nicholas is a kind soul and always trying to think of the positives. He love's to flirt with the women and make jokes with the men over a glass of brandy and a cigar.
Reginald McAdams
REGINALD LESTER/ Justin Timberlake. Age: 28. An old suitor of Charlotte Hayes, Reginald comes to Ashford to see if he can rekindle what flame he thought they still had, but after so many years of being separated from each other he soon realizes that they were not meant for each other after all. He continues to stay at Ashford, still having strong connections with the Hayes family and makes fast friends with most of the men, creating a bit of drama with the ladies and hustling during the late evenings in the parlors.
Lord Gustave Du Berry
GUSTAVE DU BERRY/ Jason Schwartzman. Age: 26. Lord Gustave Du Berry is certainly the man you want at your dinner parties. From France, Gustave knows all of the latest fashion and wears the latest ins. Best friends with Lydia and Evangeline, they are always together gossiping and having fun. Even though being gay isn't accepted, almost everyone can tell and knows that Gustave is gay, but no one says anything on it. He is very fun to be around, hilarious, sarcastic, loves to party and go shopping for new clothes. But, Gustave also has fun hanging with the men in the men's parlor, drinking brandy and smoking cigars. Many of the men will not admit, but they have gone to Gustave for girl advice before. Gustave is loved by everyone and is an all around liked guy.
Vernon Wallace
VERNON WALLACE/ Matthew Macfadyen. Age: 26. Philip has lived in London these last years for his job as a lawyer and business owner. He enjoys drinking with the men, hunting, and having an occasional cigar on the front porch. But, stepping away from London for a bit, Vernon comes to Ashford to meet his wife-to-be, Helen Walters. With Vernon's father's Lord status, the families created an arranged marriage between the two. Though they have never met, after meeting, they soon begin to grow respect for one another, hoping the marriage will succeed.
Donald "Don" Royceston
DONALD ROYCESTON/ George Blagdon. Age: 24.Donald is a funny, well-liked, out-going young man who enjoys drinking, smoking, hunting, and partying with all of the other Upperclass men and is a bit of a charmer with the ladies. However, he has a secret that no one, not even himself, knows about. Don is very unaware of his Lowerclass, Half-Brother, George Raymond working at his new home. Don was born two years after George but had the father of an wealthy business man whom took Don away in order to persuade Don and George's mother to leave with him, leaving George with his own Father. Now, 20 years later, the Brothers may finally meet but who's to say it will be a Happily Ever After?
Marcus Palmer
MARCUS PALMER/ Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Age: 40. At the age of 30 Marcus' wife, Ethel Palmer, died of an unknown disease. The talk of this sudden and unexplained death was the talk of the town for years, rumors of him killing hisown wife circulated where ever he went. These rumors started when nobody saw him grieve over their loveless marriage. He comes to Ashford to find solitude from the rumors and hoping that none of them follow into the walls of the estate.
Seamus O'Sullivan
SEAMUS O'SULLIVAN Fra Fee. Age: 20. Seamus had intended on going to New York from Ireland with his family. With difficulties from their boat they were stuck in England until Seamus' father asked Richard Hayes if him and his family could spend some time there while their boat got fixed. Soon before arrival Seamus' parents decided to stay to work on the boat and their business. Seamus is now staying at Ashford for his first time ever visiting. Only hearing about the Hayes' family through stories, he has no idea what to expect from them or their guests. Seamus is a very nice guy with a big heart, he tries to make friends with the men, too nervous around the women to speak to them properly but tries to seek advice from the gentlemen.
Abraham Burrows
ABRAHAM BURROWS/ Edward Norton. Age: 32. Abraham is the average gentleman; he loves drinking, cigars, hunting, and most importantly his money. He married Samantha when he first "fell in love with her" after the right time they met. He truthfully didn't develop feelings for her after their son was born. They both act as though they love each other, and say they love each other, but they are truly just friends that respect each other greatly. He owns his own business working with trades and enjoys traveling and telling stories for when he spent his limited years in the war in his youth before he met Samantha.
Virgil Pleasant
VIRGIL PLEASANT/ Sam Crane. Age: 27. Virgil made his way to the British army and was sent to fight in the battle of Terapegui when disaster struck and he was sent home. When he was nursed back to a stable living condition his parents thought it wise to give him a break. They wrote to the estate of this and so he reluctantly went to Ashford. Virgil is in constant pain, though he will say he feels perfectly fine. Everyday day he doubts he'll make it to the next. He can talk but he chooses to keep quiet most of the time unless he has something to contribute or is spoken to. He thinks of war everyday and hates loud noises.
Jean-Luc Sinclair
JEAN-LUC SINCLAIR/ Hugh Dancy. Age: 26. Jean-Luc arrived from france and is a very friendly person and was a business man in France but has decided to move his empire to England. In the mean time with work, he picked Ashford to reside so he can get better acquainted with the English language and strengthen relationships with old friends. He has been to Ashford a few times before and has stayed for a few months at a time. Now he has decided to live here as long as he possibly can. Jean-Luc spends his free time charming the ladies and having a cigar with the gentlemen and goes for a hunt every once in a while.
Count Louis Sanford
LOUIS SANFORD/ Chris Pine. Age: 26. Louis enjoys the bachelor life, but he knows its time to settle down. He comes to Ashford to catch up with old friends and to hopefully meet a girl to claim as his own. Louis is very fun but has a strong hand to put anyone in their place. He's often mistaken to be related to Felix Thompson with the way he asserts himself. He may be intimidating at first but if you're on his good side then he is gentle and loving.
Bertram Horatio Thompson
BERTRAM HORATIO THOMPSON/ Michael Gambon Age: 75. Bertram is the grandfather of Felix Thompson and seems to be one of the only ones who is able to put him in his place. He thinks of Evangeline as one of the family and has a soft spot for her. He came to Ashford to see his grandson and his two lovely great grandchildren. Bertram is extremely sarcastic and is always on about his old age. He can always tell if something is wrong and will sit down and talk about it. His favourite thing is to sit down and have a nice glass of brandy.