Taken Roles
Adelbert von Celle
![]() ADELBERT WULF VON CELLE/ Rupert Friend Age: 24
Adelbert is the cousin to James and Viktor Christian, through his mother Mariele being their aunt. The families aren't very close, but Adelbert has a striking resemblance to James and is often mistaken for him – once he even had to pretend he was. He grew up in Germany with his two younger sisters, Lieselotte and Maria, and the family's ward, his best friend, Lutz. He is a kind soul, inspiring but reserved. With their relation to the Christians the family the know of the Hayes and are interested in having ties with them, not having much luck in Germany. They also hope for him to find a wealthy wife, after he refused to marry the woman he was arranged to. This is his first visit to England and with him he brings his puppy, Mitzi. Count Felix Thompson
![]() FELIX THOMPSON/ Hugh Jackman. Age: 30. 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, for she can't have children, yet it is really him at fault in having children. Felix enjoys smoking, drinking, and gambling. He can be very angry and strict.
Baroness Elizabeth "Bess" Greenwell
![]() ELIZABETH GREENWELL/ Sophie Turner Age: 19. Elizabeth Greenwell is the older sister of Vivienne and grew up getting whatever she wanted, but she never took anything for granted. With her father marrying her commoner mother, Elizabeth grew up with the knowledge of what it was like living in the lower class. A lady in waiting to Lydia, the two have become really close and tell each other everything. Like Lydia's relationship between her and Max.
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.
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.
Sebastian Redford
![]() SEBASTIAN REDFORD/ Sam Heughan Age: ?
Needs bio! Genevieve Bordeaux![]() GENEVIEVE BORDEAUX/ Anna Popplewell Age: ?
Needs bio! Lord Henry Redford
![]() HENRY REDFORD/ Luke Evans? Age: ?
Henry Redford is the older brother of Sebastian with whom he owns and runs business in the steel industry. Henry used to be married to a Miss Margaret Willington, however she passed away while birthing their first and only child, Gemma. Being the only thing left of Margaret, he cares for the two year old as best as he can, giving her everything and anything she needs. Since it has been two years after his wife's death, he knows it's time for him to remarry. With his bust business and daughter, his life is as crazy as ever, so comes to Ashford for the relaxation and rest he needs. Lady Georgiana Huntington
![]() GEORGIANA HUNTINGTON/ Rachel Hurd-Wood 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, and had little to no interaction with her father as 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.
Fitzwilliam Ingleton, Earl of York
![]() FITZWILLIAM JACQUES INGLETON/ Harry Lloyd Age: 25
Fitzwilliam has held the title of Earl for six years after the death of his father and other family members. He moved to his grandmother's home with his younger sister and tends not to visit his own estate. He's a charming and polite young man who loves a good get together, yet is still childish in his love for fantasy. In his spare time he is a journalist under the name Jacques Grace, this is the main reason he wanted to be at Ashford, intrigued by its tales of scandal. Lady Henriette Ingleton
![]() HENRIETTA INGLETON/ Joss Stone Age: 19
Henriette or Henry, is a happy young woman excited to travel to Ashford to broaden her horizons. She is the daughter of an Earl, however her parents died of consumption when she was twelve, along with two young sisters. Since then she has lived with her grandmother, Dame Agnes Grace, Btss and her older brother, Fitzwilliam. She loves nothing more to read or listen to stories. She is quite daring and has a liking for both men and women. William Hayes, Earl of St Andrews
![]() WILLIAM HAYES/ Tom Mison. Age: 28. Being the eldest of the Hayes children, William is set to become the Duke of Kent when his father passes, and for now hold Earl as a courtesy title. 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.
Bellona Sinclair
![]() BELLONA SINCLAIR/ Freya Mavor. Age: 19
Needs bio! The Honourable Elena Davenport
![]() ELENA DAVENPORT/ Cara Delevingne. Age: 19.
Elena is the daughter of the Baron and Baroness of Edinburgh. She can be quite feisty and that's why her parents have her sent to Ashford, so she can become a proper lady. As a child, Elena was always found with the lowerclass kids and getting into trouble and her parents were done with that. Now that she's a bit older, she still mingles with those in the lower class but only behind closed doors since she did not want to tarnish hers or her parents reputation. Elena knows nobody at Ashford and she hopes that this could be a way to start over with a clean slate. Elena is friendly and very kind but if one were to strike the right nerve, she has a temper on her and this is where her feistiness comes into play. Nellie Frost
![]() NELLIE FROST/ Emilie de Ravin. 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.
Adaline Patrova
![]() ADALINE PATROVA/ Blake Lively. Age:
Needs bio! 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.
Lady 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.
Stuart Montagu, Count Mandeville
![]() 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: 20.
Needs Bio! Christopher Wellington
![]() CHRISTOPHER WELLINGTON/ Kit Harington. Age: 25. The middle child of the Wellington family, Christopher comes with the title of "ladies man" He may charm many with his boyish good looks, but he might end up having 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.
Viscount 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 Andrew once he arrives 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.
Countess Evangeline Thompson
![]() EVANGELINE THOMPSON/ Kirsten Dunst. Age: 21. Countess Evangeline Thompson is a wild one. 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, this lead to her having an affair with Benjamin Steele. There is threat that she will get pregnant - something tricky since she has failed to be so with her husband.
Juliette Cornish
![]() JULIETTE CORNISH/ Caitlin Stasey Age: 18.
Needs Bio! Jack Huntington, Duke of Devonshire
![]() 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.
Jameson Greene
![]() JAMESON GREENE/ Toby Regbo Age:
Need bio! The Honourable 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.
Levi Reed
![]() LEVI CASPAR REED/ Brenton Thwaites. Age: 19 Levi Caspar Reed is the sole heir to his family's fortune after his parents struggled to conceive for such a long time. His birth was highly celebrated in his household. He grew up very privileged and sheltered in his family's estate. When his father had fallen ill, his mother feared his death was imminent and sent Levi to Ashford, hoping to expose him to the world before he had to grow up so quickly. His mother died not long after his father and so Levi holds all titles and responsibilities. He fell in love with Anastasia and is set to marry her.
The Honourable Anastasia Clifton
![]() ANASTASIA CLIFTON/ Age: 18.
Anastasia is the young daughter of a baron who loves nothing more than a cup of tea. She is fond of horses, too, and loves to ride. Anastasia is a well accomplished woman who is particularly talented in the arts of singing and playing piano-forte. She is set to marry Levi Reed. Verona Fairfield
![]() VERONA FAIRFIELD/ Lily James. Age: 17
Needs bio Katherine Edwards
![]() KATHERINE EDWARDS/ Emilia Clarke. 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 spending time in the gardens in nice weather. Her mother and father reside in Northern Ireland as they moved there when Katherine was a young girl.
The Honourable 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. Judith and Charlotte Hayes are best friends. She's very kind and welcoming.
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 Jack over him, but they still try to continue their friendship. Charles soon becomes infatuated with Eliza Grey and hopes to court her.
Minerva "Minnie" 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 second youngest of six children. 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, or talking with her younger sister. 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.
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.
Lady Charlotte Hayes
![]() CHARLOTTE HAYES/ Emily Blunt. Age: 22. 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, soon her perfection fades as she gives into her feelings for first footman, Joseph Richards.
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. 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 Rigby 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. David is a very kind and loving man, who likes Victoria Bennett.
Victoria Bennett
![]() VICTORIA BENNETT / 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. Victoria was also raised with a silver spoon in her mouth like many of the others residing at Ashford.
Count Steele of Staffordshire
![]() BENJAMIN STEELE/ Jamie Dornan. Age: 25. 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.
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 to visit her sister at Ashford. 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.
Edith Hayes, The Duchess of Kent
![]() 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.
Richard Hayes, The Duke of Kent
![]() RICHARD HAYES/ Hugh Bonneville. Age: 50. 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. He is still very much in love with his wife since the day they met.
Lady Lydia Hayes
![]() LYDIA JANE EDITH HAYES/ Keira Knightley. 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 a fling with one of the under butler of the estate, Maxwell Turner.
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Nurse Edwards
![]() MABEL EDWARDS/ Caitriona Balfe. Age: 24. Mabel grew up in a small town in America when she moved to England after her husband died in war. She is a nurse in training and came to Ashford to work alongside Doctor Zachary Bradshaw. The two become great friends and she learns a lot. She always helps around the Estate when there's downtime with patients. She's a wonderful nurse and a great friend. While at the estate she meets Harold Linwood, a upper class man who dreams of becoming a doctor, and the two fall for each other.
Iris Seymour
![]() IRIS SEYMOUR/Kaya Scodelario. Age: 18. Iris is a young girl who just left school once her application to be a governess was answered by the estate. She was born into a small family consisting of her mother and three younger siblings. Her mother fell ill and Iris was sent to beg for food. One day a man took pity on the girl and asked her to come home with him, as it bizarrely turned out this man was her uncle. Her family came to live with him and her mother became pregnant with her Uncle's child; it is unknown whether she fell for the looks so similar to his brother or that he forced her. Iris left to get an education and never went back home as she got the job. She keeps to herself mostly, spending most of her time teaching the younger ones.
Johnathan O'Brien
![]() JOHNATHAN O'BRIEN/ Thomas Howes. Age: 22. Johnathan grew up in a poor, lower class family in Ireland. To make more money for his family, he took the job at Ashford Estate, being a second footman. Every so often, Johnathan will send money home to his family. Johnathan is quiet and reserved, and shy. He always tries to do his best at his job, but being clumsy and nervous, he will break the occasional glass or plate. Now that Joseph has married into the upper class, Johnathan takes his place as first footman.
Esther Merriweather
![]() ESTHER MERRIWEATHER/ Amy Nutall.
Age: 23. Growing up in a house of 9, Esther's life was never full of riches since her father had to feed the family on a salary of a coal miner. Deciding she needed to go off on her own, so her father didn't have to worry about one more mouth to feed, she found the job of being a maid at Ashford Estate. Always being jealous of the upper class, Esther shares the same feelings with Mary. Working together, they have become close friends. Feeling embarrassed about it, Esther keeps her feelings for Johnathan quiet. Damon Snider
![]() DAMON SNIDER/Joe Dempsie. Age: 23. Damon lived in town where he was a blacksmith, but after years of abuse by his boss, he now works at Ashford as a farmer. He loves working with his hands and getting dirty. He is very handsome but isn't very good with the ladies and gets nervous easily. One of his closest friends is Gabriel Collins and he finds himself very attracted to Rita Hughes.
Rita Hughes
![]() RITA HUGHES/ Alexandra Breckenridge. Age: 20. Rita came to Ashford to find work as a maid when she was seventeen. She has worked everything from a ladies maid to a kitchen hand. She tends to flirt with both the upper and lower class men, not caring if they're taken or not.
Doctor Bradshaw
![]() ZACKARY BRADSHAW/ Ian Somerhalder. Age: 30. Soon after Doctor Harrison passed away, Zackary was called to Ashford to take his position. Unlike the other doctor, Zackary has a low tolerance for nonsense and can come off as a jerk sometimes. He enjoys smoking with the butler Maxwell and becomes good friends with him. Zackary sometimes used his title of hit on women and try to seduce them with all the money that he has. He is a worker at Ashford but would never consider himself lower-class due to his pride. Even though he may come off as a jerk, he has a soft side that he only shares with a few of the ladies at the Estate. Usually not one for commitment, the doctor finds himself fancying Georgiana, young and innocent, not like the confident and out there women of his past.
Joseph Richards
![]() JOSEPH RICHARDS/ Allen Leech. Age: 25. Born to a baker and his wife, Joseph was never very wealthy. But, when his father died when he was 13, his family lost everything. To ensure that his mother didn't live on the streets, Joseph did many jobs here and there, from builder to crewman on a boat. Eventually, Joseph found a job of being a first footman at Ashford Estate. Being here for a few years, he has become good friends with Maxwell and thinks of Johnathan like a little brother. He is protective of the people he cares for and is more on the quiet side. But if need be, he will be loud and fight. Since his arrival Joseph has liked Charlotte Hayes but the new ginger maid could be stealing his affections without realising.
George Raymond
![]() GEORGE RAYMOND/ Aaron Johnson. Age: 23. George grew up in central London with his family. His parents split when he was 14 and his mother married rich and her husband didn't want anything to do with George. George has been a public coachman since the age of 16 and came to Ashford for a private job. Unlike many of the lower class people, George would get along with most of the upper class men and women. He's a fun loving lad and likes to go hunting, drinking and partying when offered the chance. Little does he know, George has a half-brother in the upper class, Don.
Ruth Oswin
![]() RUTH OSWIN/ Mia Wasikowska. Age: 18. Ruth works for the Estate as a cook's assistant. She has always enjoyed cooking, ever since she was a little girl cooking with her mother. But since her family is very poor, Ruth had to set off to the Estate to have a job so she can provide for herself one day. Later on she will start to see that she wants something more in her life than just cooking. She develops a crush on George Raymond.
Maggie Merriweather
![]() MARGARET "MAGGIE" MERRIWEATHER/ Rose Leslie. Age: 16. Younger sister of Esther. Knowing of her father's struggles, Maggie also decided to become a maid for Ashford Estate. Every month, she sends money to her parents, so they can properly feed the rest of her brothers and sisters. Maggie reserved and quiet, and finds a friend in Emma. She is always being watched and told how to do things by her sister, Esther.
Maxwell Turner
![]() MAXWELL TURNER/ Rob James-Collier. Age: 23. The son of servants, Maxwell grew up in Ashford Estate, and became the under butler there, like his father once was. While working at the Estate, Maxwell got involved in a love affair with Lydia. Maxwell is sarcastic, witty, and known for his looks. He acts how he is suppose to act around those ranked above him, but to the servants like him, Maxwell is a normal sarcastic, cursing man.
Gabriel Collins
![]() GABRIEL COLLINS/ Eddie Redmayne. Age: 18. Growing up as the Stable managers son, Gabriel was always at Ashford Estate helping out in the stables. He is quiet and reserved and rarely talks with the house help. But when he meets Maggie, he opens up and talks with her, eventually developing feelings for her. Gabriel is a kind a gently person who would help anyone in need.
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