Twenty years after characters

D'Artagnan

Also known as Monsieur d'Artagnan, Chevalier d'Artagnan

A Gascon lieutenant of the King's Musketeers, now in his fortieth year, reluctantly serving Cardinal Mazarin while reuniting his old comrades. Shrewd, brave and endlessly resourceful.

Athos

Also known as Comte de la Fère

The most noble and melancholy of the four friends, now a grave country gentleman devoted to his young ward Raoul. A man of impeccable honor and quiet authority.

Bonds:AramisOld friendsPorthosOld friendsRaoulHousehold companionsGrimaudMaster-servant

Porthos

Also known as du Vallon de Bracieux de Pierrefonds, Monsieur du Vallon, Lord of Bracieux, Baron du Vallon

A wealthy, good-natured giant who longs above all for a barony and title, eagerly joining D'Artagnan's schemes. Vain of his strength and his finery.

Bonds:AthosOld friendsAramisOld friends

Aramis

Also known as Abbé d'Herblay, Chevalier d'Herblay, René d'Herblay

Outwardly a discreet abbé, inwardly a subtle intriguer and swordsman entangled in Frondeur politics and the affairs of Madame de Longueville. Elegant and secretive.

Bonds:AthosOld friendsPorthosOld friends

Mazarin

Also known as the Cardinal, Cardinal Mazarin, the Italian

The cunning Italian cardinal and first minister who governs France in the queen's name, courting and manipulating D'Artagnan. Avaricious, smooth and much hated by the people.

Bonds:AnneSecret spousesMordauntDiplomatic contactOliverDiplomatic contact

Anne of Austria

Also known as the Queen, the Queen Regent

The queen regent of France, mother of the boy-king Louis XIV, who rules through her favorite Mazarin. Proud, imperious and unforgiving of old slights.

Bonds:MazarinSecret spousesDucPolitical enemies

Raoul

Also known as Vicomte de Bragelonne, the vicomte

The gentle, high-minded young ward of Athos, setting out on his first campaign. Innocent, courageous and beloved of his guardian.

Bonds:AthosHousehold companions

Mordaunt

Also known as the young Puritan

The cold, vengeful son of the dead Milady, now a fanatical agent of Cromwell bent on destroying the four friends who executed his mother. Pitiless and relentless.

Bonds:OliverSecretaryMazarinDiplomatic contactCharlesSworn enemiesdeSworn enemies

Lord de Winter

Also known as Baron de Winter, De Winter

An aging English royalist nobleman and ally of the exiled Stuarts, who recognizes his nephew Mordaunt as a deadly enemy. Loyal, grave and devoted to the royal cause.

Bonds:CharlesRoyal patronageMordauntSworn enemies

Duc de Beaufort

Also known as Duke of Beaufort, Monsieur de Beaufort

A proud, brave prince and grandson of Henry IV, imprisoned by Mazarin at Vincennes, whose daring escape ignites the Fronde. Popular, swaggering and none too learned.

Bonds:AnnePolitical enemiesGrimaudPrison guard

Grimaud

Athos's old and famously taciturn manservant, so trained to silence that his rare words carry weight. Faithful, shrewd and stoic.

Bonds:AthosMaster-servantDucPrison guard

Planchet

D'Artagnan's former lackey, now a shrewd Parisian tradesman and old soldier who becomes a trusted companion again. Sensible, brave and full of common sense.

Charles I

Also known as King Charles I, Charles Stuart, King of England

The doomed King of England, defeated by the Puritans and standing trial for his life, whom the four friends vainly strive to save. Dignified and resigned in his misfortune.

Bonds:MordauntSworn enemiesdeRoyal patronage

Oliver Cromwell

Also known as General Cromwell, the general

The formidable Puritan general and master of England who commands Mordaunt and holds the king's fate in his hands. Stern, austere and coldly powerful.

Bonds:MordauntSecretaryMazarinDiplomatic contact

Henrietta

Also known as Queen Henrietta, Queen of England

The exiled queen of England, wife of Charles I, pleading in vain with the French court for aid to her captive husband. Careworn and desperate in her misfortune.