Duke Wayne, "The Fisherman"
The second eldest son of Duke Earl and Duchess Rose. He was the Heir Apparent following the ascension of Grand Duke Ponsonby Britt until the birth of Duchess Annabelle. He served as a member of the Inner Circle and as the Grand Duke's closest adviser until he retired from public service. He is the head of the nations largest fishing company and works to promote the industry. However, he is also a proponent responsible fishing practices as he believes that they are the only way to prevent over-fishing and market crashes.
Duke Wayne was appointed a reserve office in the Navy when he first became involved in the fishing industry. He has led his crew on over 100 rescues during his career and holds the rank of Captain of the Reserves, the highest rank in the naval reserves. During the Ice Cold War he oversaw the defense of the ports along Lake of the Woods. He led the opposition to the promotion of Captain Tennille and while her appointment was a contributing factor in his resignation from the Inner Circle, he has yet to resign his commission.
Duke Wayne was appointed a reserve office in the Navy when he first became involved in the fishing industry. He has led his crew on over 100 rescues during his career and holds the rank of Captain of the Reserves, the highest rank in the naval reserves. During the Ice Cold War he oversaw the defense of the ports along Lake of the Woods. He led the opposition to the promotion of Captain Tennille and while her appointment was a contributing factor in his resignation from the Inner Circle, he has yet to resign his commission.
HRH Duchess Olivia, Princess of the Romanians
Duchess Olivia is the daughter of King Mihia I, King of the Romanians, and is Duchess Consort as the wife Duke Wayne. Under Royal Ordinance she retains the style Her Royal Highness and title Princess of the Romanians, but her rank and stature within the Grand Duchy is that of a Duchess. By right of birth she is the line of succession for the British Crown, but has been removed due to her papist marriage to Duke Wayne. She renounced her Frostbiter citizenship when Romanian law changed allowing her to reclaim her citizenship there. She is considered a Romanian expatriate, residing in the Grand Duchy under a royal visa, subject to the rights and restrictions of other non-citizens but with the privileges and protections of the Royal Family.
Duchess Ecaterina Elena
Duchess Ecaterina Elena (Duchess Royal) is the daughter of Duke Wayne and HRH Duchess Olivia, and the cousin of the Grand Duke. She holds the title of Duchess (rather than Lady) as the legitimate child of a former Heir Apparent, Duke Wayne. She is also a member of the Royal House of Romania as the granddaughter of King Mihai I. The Duchess is the current Lady Mayor of the City of Frostbite Falls, appointed to replace her father when he retired from political life. She graduated from Wossamotta U with a degree in biology, but her career plans were interrupted by her election. She initially spent the majority of her time on the Committee functioning solely as presiding officer with little political involvement, preferring instead to focus on her role as the city's figurehead where she could deal directly with the people to promote and support the city. This helped build her political clout with the residents while she built experience and insight into local government. She was then able to secure her election to a seat on the Committee for Civic Improvement, making her both the president and a representative.
As a staunch royalist, she is an ardent supporter of the Grand Duke and uses her position to promote his agenda and her popularity to ensure it receives the support of the people. This in turn has enabled her to secure the passage of various privileges and ordinances favorable to the residents of the City of Frostbite Falls. She is an extremely powerful politician within the city, one of the most influential members of the Outer Circle of Government, and considered to be a de facto member of the Inner Circle.
As a staunch royalist, she is an ardent supporter of the Grand Duke and uses her position to promote his agenda and her popularity to ensure it receives the support of the people. This in turn has enabled her to secure the passage of various privileges and ordinances favorable to the residents of the City of Frostbite Falls. She is an extremely powerful politician within the city, one of the most influential members of the Outer Circle of Government, and considered to be a de facto member of the Inner Circle.
Lady Constance
Lady Constance is the cousin of the Grand Duke and chief of Big Duke Farms, a royal syndicate for independent farmers. Lady Constance grew up in the farming community, the daughter of cattle rancher Jay Jude and Duchess Carrie. After graduating from Wossamotta University with a dual masters degree in agriculture and business administration she formed Big Duke Farms, a processing and distribution company serving small farms. She led the small farmers boycott against the Department of Agriculture. While the boycott ultimately failed, it made her a pillar of the farming community. The company was nationalized and granted a royal charter giving it greater power to help and promote the small farms. Lady Constance was kept as the chief operating officer of the company and given free rein to operate the company in the interest of the state and its farms. She has twice been offered the opportunity to head the Department of Agriculture but declined it both times. She is considered one of the key members of the Outer Circle of Government and maintains close ties with the farmers and the Grand Duke.
Lord Herbert
Lord Herbert is the cousin of the Grand Duke and works as a royal barrister in the Department of Justice. He is the son of rancher Jay Jude and Duchess Carrie. He became interested in law while working with Lady Constance during the Department of Agriculture boycott. However, he became disillusioned with the government when the boycott failed. He graduated from the Harvard School of Law and intended to emigrate to the United States.
His plans changed with the outbreak of the Ice Cold War. He entered the Navy as a officer in the Judge Advocates' Corps. He was stationed aboard the HGS Black Swann as a junior officer in charge of monitoring the "Brigand Brigade." He was wounded by shrapnel during combat which resulted in the loss of his leg. He was fitted with a peg leg so that he could continue serving during the war. At the conclusion of the war he retired on disability and applied to the Frostbite Falls Bar Association. When presented a with a choice of private practice or public service he chose a position in the Department of Justice, specializing in maritime law.
His plans changed with the outbreak of the Ice Cold War. He entered the Navy as a officer in the Judge Advocates' Corps. He was stationed aboard the HGS Black Swann as a junior officer in charge of monitoring the "Brigand Brigade." He was wounded by shrapnel during combat which resulted in the loss of his leg. He was fitted with a peg leg so that he could continue serving during the war. At the conclusion of the war he retired on disability and applied to the Frostbite Falls Bar Association. When presented a with a choice of private practice or public service he chose a position in the Department of Justice, specializing in maritime law.
Lady Isabel, AMS
Lady Isabel is the cousin of the Grand Duke and the Chancellor of the Moose Institute of Toe-dancing. She is the only child of Duke Sebastian and Duchess Emily. She studied acting at M.I.T. and began a highly successful and acclaimed acting career in the United States. Her career has caused a bit of controversy among the more conservative Frostbiters who believe that she accepts roles that are too risque and not appropriate for a member of the Royal Family. However, she remains extremely popular with the majority of Frostbiters. After reaching the pinnacle of her acting career, she decided to return to Frostbite Falls to promote the arts and build upon the efforts of Duchess Victoria. This led to an offer to become the Chancellor of M.I.T., which she immediately accepted. For her contribution to the arts within the Grand Duchy, she has been awarded the Award of the Moose and Squirrel. In addition to being the Chancellor of M.I.T., she sits on the board of the Office of the Royal Jester and still takes bit acting roles when her schedule allows.