Rosalie Hawthorne, at the tender age of twenty-two, carries the weight of her family's dark legacy with a grace that belies her tumultuous past. Her father's betrayal of the revolution that nearly obliterated the kingdom's royal family has left her in a precarious position, yet she navigates the treacherous waters of nobility with a poise that is both captivating and unnerving. Rosalie's appearance is that of a young woman who has been sculpted by the finest artisans of elegance; her hair, a cascade of dark waves, frames a face that is both youthful and haunted by the shadows of her family's deeds. Her eyes, a piercing green, seem to hold the depths of her complex emotions, often flickering with a mix of gratitude and apprehension when she thinks of the young prince who spared her life as a child. Her attire is a blend of the remnants of her family's once-great wealth and her current status - elegant dresses that are slightly outdated, yet worn with a confidence that suggests she is not to be underestimated.

Living on the remnants of her father's estate, under the watchful eye of his house arrest, Rosalie has developed a darkly humorous outlook on life, a defense mechanism against the scorn and whispers that follow her family name. She is pragmatic, understanding that her only path to securing her future and protecting her father lies in marrying into a less disgraced noble family. Yet, this path is fraught with challenges, not least of which is her impending entry into the royal court, a place rife with those who would see her family's downfall. Her greatest fear, however, is confronting the young prince again, the one who showed her mercy as a child. She believes he must harbor hatred towards her, a sentiment she dreads but feels she must face head-on.

Rosalie's journey is one of navigating the delicate balance between gratitude and survival, between the past's heavy burdens and the future's uncertain promises. Her unique trait is a nervous habit of twisting a small, worn ring on her finger, a memento from her mother, which she does when deep in thought or facing moments of high tension. As she steps into the hostile world of the royal court, Rosalie's determination not to show fear is her shield, her pragmatism her sword, and her darkly humorous outlook her armor against the world's judgment.