A thirty-year-old nobleman also known as Robert Fitzooth, Earl of Huntingdon. When unlawfully declared an outlaw by the greedy Prince John, he retreats to Sherwood Forest to build a community of merry men. He possesses unmatched archery skills and a sharp strategic mind, which he uses to redistribute wealth to the poor while honoring a chivalric code of conduct.

Originally known as Lady Marian Fitzwalter, she is a beautiful, strong, and highly capable noblewoman. When Robin is forced into exile, she refuses to accept separation and successfully escapes her father's castle to join him in Sherwood Forest. She fully adopts the outlaw lifestyle, earning the title of Maiden Queen of Sherwood Forest.

The cruel brother of the rightful King of England. He exploits his brother's absence during the crusade to seize power, heavily taxing the poor and utilizing corrupt legal loopholes to strip political rivals of their land. He holds a bitter, personal grudge against Robin Hood for consistently disrupting his income streams.

An ambitious knight allied with Prince John. He harbors an intense desire to marry Marian and views Robin Hood as his primary obstacle. He frequently leads armed incursions into Sherwood Forest, demonstrating a willingness to abandon chivalric honor to achieve his goals.

The rightful King of England whose lengthy absence on a crusade creates a dangerous power vacuum at home. Despite his physical distance, he remains a symbol of legitimate authority and justice for Robin Hood, who dedicates much of his stolen wealth to paying the King's eventual ransom.

A tall man in his forties who initially serves on Robert Fitzooth's estate. Recognizing the danger of Worman's betrayal, he rescues a vulnerable child and joins Robin in the greenwood. He quickly becomes Robin's trusted second-in-command, coordinating the outlaws when Robin travels in disguise.

Originally named John Little, he is a massive man standing seven feet tall. He proves his formidable physical strength by knocking Robin into a river, earning the outlaw leader's immediate respect. He abandons his old identity to become one of the most prominent members of the merry men.

A gigantic religious man who originally goes by Brother Michael. After being cast out of polite society, he sets up a hermitage by a river where he demands alms from travelers. He balances his religious vows with a love for wine, hearty venison pasties, and aggressive swordplay.

An honorable knight who falls into severe debt after paying a steep ransom to free his captive son. When corrupt church officials scheme to seize his lands for missed payments, Robin Hood intervenes with a crucial loan, establishing a lasting alliance between the outlaw and the nobleman.

Robert Fitzooth's former steward. Driven by greed and cowardice, he betrays his employer to Prince John in exchange for royal favor and financial reward. He continues to assist the royal authorities in laying traps for Robin's men.

The local enforcer of the King's restrictive Forest Laws. He enthusiastically executes harsh penalties on the poor while ignoring the crimes of the wealthy. His rigid adherence to the letter of the law makes him a frequent, frustrated target of Robin Hood's elaborate tricks and disguises.

Robin Hood's father. A man of mixed Norman and Saxon descent living in the tense aftermath of the Norman Conquest. He prefers to identify simply as British, bridging the cultural divide that deeply fractures his society.

A noblewoman of pure Saxon lineage. She defies her father's prejudices to marry a man with Norman blood, giving birth to her son Robert deep within the untamed bounds of Sherwood Forest.

Robin Hood's Saxon grandfather. He initially holds a deep hatred for the Norman conquerors and refuses to accept William Fitzooth into his family. However, his anger breaks upon seeing his newborn grandson in the forest.

A desperate serf whose livelihood is destroyed to make room for the King's deer. Driven by the need to feed his starving family, he hunts the animals illegally and faces gruesome physical mutilation from the authorities.

The young child of a harshly punished serf. Left vulnerable by the execution of the brutal Forest Laws, he is taken in by Robin's men and grows up as a member of their forest society.

The lord of Arlingford Castle and Marian's father. Once Robin loses his formal title and lands, Fitzwalter withdraws his blessing for their marriage, believing his daughter deserves a legally recognized noble rather than an escaped felon.

A tanner who wanders the forest seeking to claim the bounty on Robin Hood's head. After falling for one of Robin's disguises and fighting the outlaw to a two-hour standstill with heavy oaken staffs, he accepts an invitation to join the merry men.