This isn't that complicated of a historical novel and most of the people have different names but bear with me...there are lot of them
English Court
Edward, King of England: King of England since he was fourteen years old, well liked and ambitious, husband of Philippa, father of their many children
Philippa, Queen of England: married to Edward since she was fourteen, shrewd and cunning, though known as being more merciful than her husband. They have many children
Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales (called Ned): eldest child of Edward and Philippa the much loved crown prince, tactically brilliant but even tempered
Isabella of Woodstock: second eldest child of Edward and Philippa, clever but socially withdrawn
Lionel of Antwerp: third eldest child after the death of an older sister, second eldest son
John of Ghent, Earl of Richmond: third surviving son, but sixth born child of Edward and Philippa, clever and power hungry
Edmund of Langley: fourth surviving son of Edward and Philippa, just a year younger than John but shy and unambitious
Margret and Mary: younger daughters of Edward and Philippa
Simon Burley: loyal knight and companion of the Prince of Wales, son of his schoolmaster
Bernard Brocas: master of the hounds, a loyal companion and friend of the Prince of Wales
William Salisbury: loyal knight and friend of the Prince of Wales, his father was a loyal companion of the king
Henry, Earl of Derby, Duke of Lancaster: friend of the royal family, his father was a leading architect in King Edward's ascension to the throne, a good soldier and a better politician, future father in law of John of Ghent
Adele (possibly Edith, or respelled Edith): mistress of the Prince of Wales
Marie d'Saint Hillaire: lady in waiting to Queen Philippa
Katherine Roet: lady in waiting to Queen Philippa
Philippa Roet: lady in waiting to Queen Philippa
Blanche of Lancaster: daughter of Henry of Lancaster, raised in the royal household
Geoffrey Chaucer: son of the royal vintner, friend of John
Notable French Commanders
Chany: French rebel attempting to retake Calias, known for his chivalry and author of a book on the subject
Amerigo: Captain of Calais, in theory working for the english, corrupt
Charles de la Cerda: noted soldier and french commander, close companion of King Jean II of France
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