LadiesCountess Lydia Christian![]() LYDIA JANE EDITH HAYES (CHRISTIAN)/ Keira Knightly. Age: 18.Youngest child of of Richard and Edith Hayes, Duke and Duchess of Kent. Lydia has lived in Ashford Estate all of her life, under the constant watch and care of her governesses and servants. Being the youngest, Lydia always received whatever she asked, especially from her father. Lydia is best known for her wit, elegance, charm, and beauty. But above all she is known for her short temper. Though she would never show it to the public or those of her rank, Lydia is sarcastic, cocky, and quite corrupted, having spent a lot of time with one of the butlers of the estate, Maxwell Turner. Apart from the whole staff of servants, they are the only ones that know of the love affair between Lydia and Maxwell. But, it is Lydia's duty to marry rich and become well known for her elegance and rank which is why she chose James Christian. It is what is expected for her, and what has always been.
Charlotte Hayes![]() CHARLOTTE HAYES/ Emily Blunt. Age: 20. Middle child of Richard and Edith Hayes. Charlotte grew up with elegance and the public eye in mind. She always does what is expected of her and what is acceptable. She rarely colors outside the lines, which her brother and friends tease about. Her dearest friend is Judith and they do everything together. Charlotte is elegant, smart, and good with the arts. She is what some would say "the perfect woman". But, her perfection dwindles when she begins to have feelings for Joseph, knowing that wouldn't be right to be with "the help".
Victoria Bennett![]() VICTORIA BENNETT (RIGBY)/ Michelle Dockery. Age: 20. Victoria is a good friend of Rebecca's from childhood, they decided on residing at Ashford together, to see their friends and meet gentlemen. Victoria is elegant and classy, but if you upset her, she is not afraid to tell you how it is. While at Ashford, she begins to develop feelings for David Rigby and they end up getting married. Victoria was also raised with a silver spoon in her mouth like many of the others residing at Ashford.
Lady Theodora Followell![]() THEODORA FOLLOWELL/ Sophia Myles. Age: 20. Lady Theodora is the daughter of an Earl, and the youngest of two. She is a kind woman who loves to learn. She's fascinated by many things. She loves everything expensive and elegant but doesn't care too much for it either. She's very caring towards everyone and quite fragile, she is not used to being talked down to. Although she doesn't know it, she is friends with some of the people staying at Ashford already. She loves to have fun, drink, go to balls and gossip with the ladies.
Evangeline Thompson![]() EVANGELINE THOMPSON/ Kristen Dunst. Age:20 Countess Evangeline Thompson is a wild one. Having her husband away in America on business, Evangeline will play. Being one of Lydia's friends since childhood, she was the first of their friend group to marry (a choice she soon regretted). So once her husband left, she chose to reside at Ashford to have some fun with her friends once more.Evangeline is funny, glamorous and loves breaking the rules.
Cynthia Rothschild![]() CYNTHIA ROTHSCHILD/ Adelaide Kane. Age: 20. Lady Cynthia Elizabeth was born on in Berkshire, England. Her father was Duke of Burgundy, Wilhelm Rothschild (German-born) and her mother was the English born, Lady Elizabeth Rose, daughter of the Earl of Strathmore. Her mother died in November of 1819, leaving her with her father. She was then shipped off to an aunt, the Dowager Duchess of Anthrop, who lived in London at the time. Her father later remarried, his new wife producing 4 healthy heirs. Lady Cynthia was disowned from the family as her father saw her as a link to the past and he chose not to include this. She received a pension all the way through, inheriting what little her aunt had when she died. She was pleased to move to Ashford to start a new life.
Katherine Edwards![]() KATHERINE EDWARDS/ Claire Holt. Age: 20. Katherine will talk to anyone in a polite manner unless they are talking to her as if she is some sort of idiot. She enjoys talking to many of the other residents and often bathing in the sun in nice weather. Her mother and father reside in Northern Ireland as they moved there when Katherine was a young girl.
Penelope Delecrant![]() PENELOPE DELECRANT/ Arielle Kebbel. Age: 19. Penelope grew up with her mother in England up to the age of seven. Even though her father had always been busy running their very wealthy business in France, they were a very close and loving family. But, when her mother died, Penelope went to France to live with her father. Growing up, Penelope's mother taught her to be kind and caring to everyone, no matter their status. Her father and her get along very well. Penelope is a happy, very polite, girl that loves to talk to everyone and help in anyway she can. She has a very naïve way and innocence about her. The reason Penelope is residing at Ashford is because her father went to the Americas with Countess Evangeline's husband for business. Sir Delecrant is very good friends with The Duke of Devonshire and knew that his daughter would be safe staying with them.
Nellie Frost![]() NELLIE FROST/ Emilie de Raven. Age: 21. Nellie comes to Ashford as a cousin to Lavina Owens from her mother's side. Unlike her cousin who rebels, Nellie likes to follow to rules out of fear of getting into trouble. With a strict father she is no stranger to a beating, to avoid that she opens her heart to everyone and is very easy manipulated to fulfill others needs.
Judith Parish![]() JUDITH PARISH/ Nina Dobrev. Age: 21. With her father being a Baron, Judith grew up with the finer things in life. She is very elegant and acts how she is suppose to. Being best friends with Charlotte, Judith is practically a lady in waiting for her, since Judith now resides at Ashford Estate and attends everything that Charlotte does, and helps her with anything.They are very close and always gossip with what is going on in town and in their group of friends and people.
Minerva Blackwood![]() MINERVA BLACKWOOD/ Lily Collins. Age: 20. Minerva, or "Minnie" as she prefers to be called is a very shy, but very sweet. Minerva is the youngest out of all of five children and is the only girl. She was supposed to have a twin brother, but due to complications, he and her mother died during birth. Being picked on by all of her older brothers, and not being cared for by her Father made her quite lonely growing up, she never had many friends, she spent most of her days painting or doodling. She is excited to come to Ashford to get away from her family and live a life of her own. When she arrives to Ashford she finds out she is a half sister to Anne Cunningham which was the reason why her father never cared.
Aurora Du Pommel![]() AURORA DU POMMEL/ Amanda Seyfried. Age: 21. Aurora also grew up with many of the people here at Ashford. Her father being a Baron, she also got whatever she wanted. Being the only surviving daughter of the Baron and Baroness, she was always a bit spoiled, being the only girl. Aurora loves to gossip and is good friends of Claudia and Evangeline. Before coming here to Ashford, Aurora was set to marry a colonel, but he had died in battle. Aurora was saddened by his death, but quickly jumped back, having only met him twice. Though of course because of rules in society, she must still wear black for a while longer since she is in mourning.
Verona Fairfield![]() VERONA FAIRFIELD/ . Age: 17. TBA
Vivienne Greenwell![]() VIVIENNE GREENWELL/ Jessica Brown Findlay. Age: 19. Vivienne Greenwell is the younger sister of Elizabeth. Deciding she wanted new scenery, Vivienne left London and she is visiting her sister at Ashford. But upon meeting William, she becomes smitten and wants nothing more than to be courted by him. She is very carefree and mellow with things. You could almost say childlike and is very giddy and happy to be a part of court.
Duchess Edith Hayes![]() EDITH HAYES/ Elizabeth McGovern. Age: 40. Married to Richard Hayes, Duke of Kent. Together they have three children; William, Charlotte, and Lydia. Loved by the public for the charities she's created and her graceful elegance. Edith is a kind and caring woman, always trying to help those in need. She loves going to functions and hosting them, anything that a woman who's married to a man high up would do. Some say she is the picture wife, never known for doing anything wrong and always by her husband's side.
Lady Anne Cunningham![]() ANNE CUNNINGHAM/ Natalie Dormer. Age: 18. Anne is quiet and reserved when in the presence of her elders; she knows her rightful place. But when the bed chamber doors close, her devious, more cunning side comes about. With plans to marry rich and powerful, she will do anything she can to get to the man she desires. Her parents holding the titles of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, getting her needs fulfilled isn't a rarity.After getting caught up in a bit of mischief, her parents sent her to stay at the Ashford Estate to get turned into a "proper young lady" by Duchess Edith Hayes. Unbeknownst to her parents; alongside of her cousin, Lady Lydia Hayes, even more trouble is to be caused. With frequent late night rendezvous involving rich men and wine, it's becoming harder and harder to keep contained the secrets that are formed. The only one who knows all of her secrets is her older brother, Andrew Cunningham, her only brother and her best friend.
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Gentlemen![]() JACK HUNTINGTON/ Henry Cavill. Age: 26. With his father dying a year ago, Jack earned the title of Duke of Devonshire. He is a very witty, elegant, and charming man. His only sibling is his sister Georgiana, and he is very close and protective of her. Jack loves to have fun with his best friend David and go to functions and hunting. He's a very charming young man who knows that he can have whatever he wants. While at Ashford, Jack quickly becomes smitten with Lydia, causing him to do whatever he may to win her heart. Though Lydia is smitten as well, she likes to give him a hard time.
Andrew Cunningham![]() ANDREW CUNNINGHAM/ Orlando Bloom. Age: 24. Andrew is the eldest and only son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as well as the brother and best friend to Anne Cunningham. He knows his duties to become the inhabitant of his father's money, but has his own plans for his future. With a bit of a rebellious streak, Andrew goes more for what is right, rather than what is socially acceptable.
Christopher Wellington![]() CHRISTOPHER WELLINGTON/ Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Age:25. The middle child of With the title of a "ladies man" Christopher may charm many with his boyish good looks, but he might have his eyes set on only one woman. Being very protective of his little sister, Emily, Christopher is known for being a bit of a fighter, but he would never let it ruin his reputation. He holds a love for hunting, drinking and functions.
Clarence Bennett![]() CLARENCE BENNETT/ Tom Hiddleston Age: 26. Clarence is the older brother of Victoria Rigby who recently decided to stay at Ashford to see how his sister is doing, and also to meet his nieces. Clarence is a kind, caring man with a snarky side. While growing up he had the very best education - always having what he needed. He used to get on well with his sister when they were younger but when she grew into a woman they went their own separate ways. He can flirt with the women. He intends to get married but he'd never been able to choose a girl, always having many on his tail.
Count Stuart Montagu![]() STUART MONTAGU/ Josh Dallas. Age: 28. Stuart is in line to become the Duke of Manchester once his father, William passes away. Until that time he is to be a Count, controlling all the business deals and making alliances with the other Counts and Dukes. Stuart comes to Ashford to befriend the high-ranked men and to hopefully find a proper women to marry and take home with him.
Jonathan Grimm![]() JONATHAN GRIMM/ Douglas Booth. Age: 22 Being an only child, Jonathan grew up to become quite cocky and spoiled, always getting what he wants. Those traits followed him up to adulthood. With his father's passing, Jonathan has taken over their very wealthy family business in London. Jonathan also grew up with the Hayes Children and always stays at Ashford with them. Being one of William's closest friends, when they are together they become very immature and always get into trouble.
Thomas Thoreau![]() THOMAS THOREAU/ Armie Hammer. Age:23. Viscount Thomas Thoreau has been friends with Lydia and Anne and that group since childhood. He is a fireball and loves to debate politics. Becomes fast friends with David and Jack once they arrive at Ashford. Also a lover of books, Thomas has had a few of his political books published. He is a smart, witty, charismatic person who loves to sit around with friends and smoke a cigar and have a drink.
Charles Hathaway![]() CHARLES HATHAWAY/Dominic Cooper. Age: 28. Charles is another politics man. He hopes to one day get high up in the political system. One of Lydia's dearest friends and loves to have fun. He is just another one of the guys and loves to hunt game, drink, go to dinner parties, and get his name out their, hoping to make it in the political system. Charles has a hard time getting over Lydia when she chooses James over him, but they still try to continue their friendship. Charles soon becomes infatuated with Eliza Grey and hopes to court her.
Isaac Washington![]() ISAAC WASHINGTON/ Augustus Prew. Age: 20.
Isaac, or Ike as he is sometimes known, is from America. He is related to the Hayes family through Edith Hayes. The reason for being at Ashford was due to being sent away from his own home because his family found he was having relations with a man. He stole the invite for James and Lydia's wedding for someone else and made that was excuse for turning up at the door. He's quite loud and will flirt with the women - and the men. Deep down, he's caring and intelligent. He knows his place but he'll mess with the servants when it pleases him. An avid reader, musician and painter, Isaac is also hot tempered. Will he get caught with another man? David Rigby Count of Grantham![]() DAVID RIGBY/ Dan Stevens: Age: 24. Knowing James since they were little, they grew up together and became best friends. David is very carefree and witty and sarcastic. Having a position in parliament, David cares greatly for politics and his position in the Whig party. David loves to talk about politics, drink, smoke, and has an odd sense of humor that he shares around men.
Richard Hayes Duke of Kent![]() RICHARD HAYES/ Hugh Bonneville. Age: 45. Duke of Kent. Married to Edith Hayes. Richard is very easy going and mellow most of the time. But when doing his work, he is hard working and dedicated. People of the public love and respect him and all that he has done to help them. Though, only he and Edith know that Emma, one of the servants, is his child with another woman.
Count Benjamin Steele![]() BENJAMIN STEELE/ Jamie Dornan. Age: 22. Count Benjamin Steele is the heartthrob all the girls have their eyes on. He is charming and flirtatious and can show you a good time. He is the man everyone loves. He is respectable and works hard. But when it is just with his fellow friends, that's when the fun begins. He loves to drink and have fun with everyone. He is the guy you want at your party.
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