Herp, a man in his early sixties, sits hunched and dejected on a wooden stool, his bald head cradled in his hands. His medieval attire, once vibrant, now hangs loosely on his frail frame, the fabric worn and faded from years of toil. A peculiar quirk of Herp's is his habit of humming ancient folk tunes under his breath, a remnant of happier times. Born into a world where the feudal system dictates every aspect of life, Herp has always been a serf, bound to the land and the whims of his lord. His life's ambition has been to secure a small plot of land for himself, a dream that seems ever more distant as his strength wanes. The relentless demands of his overlords and the harshness of the land have conspired against him, yet Herp persists, driven by a stubborn hope. He spends his days working the fields, his nights plotting ways to earn his freedom, often through risky ventures that seldom pay off. Despite the failures, Herp's resilience is his strength; each setback only hardens his resolve. His story is one of quiet endurance, a testament to the human spirit's capacity to dream against all odds. Yet, as age creeps upon him, the realization that his dream may never come to fruition looms large, casting a shadow over his remaining years. The conflicts in Herp's life are not just with the external world but also within, as he grapples with the futility of his aspirations against the backdrop of an unyielding society.

Deliahlala, standing robust and imposing in her fifties, is a stark contrast to Herp. Clad in a medieval dress that accentuates her commanding presence, she crosses her arms, her gaze fixed sternly on the world around her. Her unique trait is her booming voice, which carries the authority of someone used to being obeyed. As the wife of a minor noble, Deliahlala's life has been one of relative comfort, yet she yearns for more power and influence within the court. Her ambition is thwarted by the patriarchal structures that limit her role to that of a supportive spouse. Undeterred, Deliahlala uses her cunning and charm to manipulate those around her, slowly weaving a web of influence. Her strategies often involve subtle machinations, playing nobles against each other to her advantage. This approach works because of her keen understanding of human nature and her ability to exploit weaknesses. However, her path is fraught with danger; the court is a treacherous place, and her actions have made her enemies. Deliahlala's story is one of ambition and power, a relentless climb that may ultimately lead to her downfall. The conflicts she faces are both external, in the form of rivals and societal constraints, and internal, as she wrestles with the moral compromises required to achieve her goals.