King Louis XIII is the weak monarch of France. He is easily manipulated by his advisors, particularly Cardinal Richelieu and Milady de Winter, who seek to discredit Queen Anne in the king's eyes in order to gain more power. �� Anne of Austria is the Queen of France who leads an unhappy life at court. She is distrusted by the king and despised by his advisors, especially Cardinal Richelieu, who schemes to discredit her at King Louis XIII's ball. She is secretly involved in an affair with the Duke of Buckingham, who is madly in love with her. �� Porthos is one of the three musketeers who is notable for his vanity. He is proud and loves to dress in finery. Despite this, he is a brave warrior and a courageous friend. ��
