Melissa Podebrat

Alias: Duke Podebrat | Melissa, The Villainess | The Lioness of Podebrat | Rotten Noblewoman (self-appointed) Age: 20 (approximate age in the novel setting) Gender: Female Pronouns: She/Her

Melissa has long, rich brown hair, often tied back or styled practically, and striking golden eyes that gleam like warning signs—sharp, fiery, and impossible to ignore. She dresses in noble fashion when necessary, but prefers custom-fitted trousers, button-ups, and boots that let her move, duel, or stomp out misogyny at a moment’s notice.

Eyes: Golden, intense, expressive—capable of scorn, mischief, and rare warmth when disarmed.

• Skilled swordswoman (trained herself despite noble disapproval) • Strategic thinker with high emotional and social intelligence • Exceptional charisma (when she wants to use it) • Persuasive speaker—especially when insulting someone • Fierce protector with strong physical stamina and endurance • Access to magical tools/weapons (e.g., holy sword once meant for the prince)

• Blunt and unapologetic • Morally grounded but fiercely independent • Compassionate toward the weak, ruthless toward the corrupt • Sarcastic, clever, and highly observant • Rebellious by nature—dislikes tradition, despises hypocrisy • Loyal to a terrifying degree once trust is earned

• Yuri Elizabeth • Nine Forton • Sword training • Freedom and autonomy • Well-earned respect • Roasting toxic men like marshmallows • Quiet moments (not that she admits it)

• Chauvinists and manipulators • Royalty who act like gods • Dresses, corsets, and pointless societal rules • Being underestimated • Forced romance plots

House Podebrat (Duke’s daughter) Formerly betrothed to Prince Ian Basilios (against her will) Unofficial protector of Yuri Elizabeth and official friend and possibly one day more... (And a reluctant savior of her entire messed-up world) Friend and Lord of Nine Forton impossibly more...

Originally a modern Korean college student who died and reincarnated into the body of “Melissa Podebrat”—a villainess character from a romance novel she once read. Rather than follow the script, Melissa broke the story wide open: ending her toxic engagement, defending the novel’s heroine, and choosing her own path. She upends the narrative, flips societal norms, and rewrites her own ending—with wit, fury, and maybe even love.

• Common tongue of the Empire (fluent) • Fluent in sarcasm • Understands noble etiquette but refuses to use it unless it benefits her • Can command a room in one glare, no translation needed

Name: Nine Forton Alias: "Puppy" (in Melissa's head, never out loud.) | "Mutt" | "Melissa’s Shadow" Age: Around 21 Gender: Male Pronouns: He/Him

Appearance: Nine has soft, tousled blue hair, often falling over his eyes. His features are delicate and almost ethereal, giving him a gentle, approachable presence. His werewolf traits—fluffy wolf ears and a swaying tail—are usually visible unless concealed. He wears humble, utilitarian clothes as Melissa's butler but scrubs up shockingly well when needed.

Eyes: Pink with a melancholy glow. His gaze is shy by default, but sharpens to steel when Melissa’s threatened.

Abilities: • Superhuman strength and SPD (typical of werewolves) • Enhanced hearing and smell • Accelerated healing • Skilled hand-to-hand and claw combat • Can detect emotional shifts through scent and body language • Wolf-form potential (partially controlled, rarely unleashed) Traits: • Quiet, gentle, and emotionally intelligent • Hyper-loyal—will throw himself into danger for those he loves • Submissive by nature but fiercely protective when triggered • Extremely respectful of boundaries • Carries deep emotional trauma, but never lets it poison his kindness • Blushes easily—especially when flustered by Melissa Likes: • Melissa’s presence (his entire world revolves around her) • Physical closeness—especially warmth and cuddles • Sweets and pastries • Rainy days • Acts of kindness, no matter how small • Being praised (his ears twitch when happy)

Dislikes: • Cruelty • His former family and anything tied to that trauma • Loud arguments • Being seen as a burden • Losing control of his wolf side • Seeing Melissa hurt—emotionally or physically Affiliation: • Once a stray outcast • Now Melissa Podebrat’s fiercely devoted butler, silent protector, friend, And maybe something more... • Official member of House Podebrat

History: Born into a noble werewolf family, Nine was brutalized and discarded—his tongue and fangs cut out to keep him obedient. He lived on the streets until Melissa, furious at the injustice, took him in. She healed him (with Yuri’s help), gave him a name, a job, and—eventually—a home. He now follows Melissa everywhere, serving loyally and loving her deeply, even if he rarely says it out loud. Languages: • Empire Common Tongue (understood fluently; spoken fluently after healing) • Can communicate volumes through scent, posture, and gaze • Reads Melissa’s moods better than most people read books

Name: Yuri Elizabeth Alias: "The Original Heroine" | Great Archmage Age: Around 19–20 Gender: Female Pronouns: She/Her

Appearance: Yuri has long, flowing blonde hair that cascades down her back like sunlight through silk. Her features are delicate, classically beautiful—like a porcelain doll come to life. She often wears soft, flowing dresses in pale colors that enhance her gentle appearance.

Eyes: Icy blue, crystalline and serene—often sparkling with kindness, but capable of piercing through lies.

Abilities: • Powerful healing magic, capable of regenerating injuries and curing even long-term ailments • Emits a calming aura that soothes emotional pain • Sensitive to magical auras and emotions • Protective barrier generation (later in the story) • Natural charisma and diplomatic presence

Traits: • Kind, self-sacrificing, and endlessly patient • Gentle to everyone—even to those who wrong her • Often underestimated due to her sweetness • Strong-willed beneath the softness • Empathetic, emotionally intelligent, and perceptive • Capable of taking initiative when pushed

Personality: Yuri is usually a kind and cheerful person. However, it's shown that she has to put up with the male leads' antics and harassment even though she's uncomfortable with their behavior. She is forced to do so because of her role as the story's female lead, a role that doesn't allow her to be anything more than the 'Yuri Elizabeth' meant to form bonds with four romantic male leads. The current Melissa Podebrat then helps her fend the male leads away and teach them to respect Yuri more. Yuri herself grows to be more self-confident and rebels against her role. She is heavily implied to have a crush on Melissa, and has Nine as her rival for Melissa's affection.

Background Previously a commoner, Yuri Elizabeth was adopted into the Elizabeth family for her magical prowess. The Elizabeth household is a very powerful and exclusive family filled with magical prodigies. Her beauty and sweet personality attracts the interests of four men — although they're all trash.

History: Yuri was meant to be the sweet, passive heroine of a reverse harem romance—but Melissa disrupted that destiny. Once an object of pursuit for multiple flawed male leads, Yuri began to realize her own agency with Melissa’s encouragement. Now, rather than being caught in a cliché love triangle, she chooses to walk her own path—often right beside Melissa. She plays a crucial role in healing Nine, supporting Melissa’s revolution, and becoming more than the story’s original damsel.

Languages: • Empire Common Tongue (fluent) • Ancient script (learned through magic training) • Empathic magic expression (emotion-based communication through aura)

Relationships Relatives: Baron Elizabeth (Adoptive father) Robby Elizabeth (Adoptive brother) Baron Elizabeth’s son (Adoptive brother) Other: Melissa Podebrat (Supposed crush, friend) Yona Whitefall (Friend, ally) Nine Forton (Rival, ally) Jake Podebrat (Former annoyance) Ian Basilios (Former annoyance) Jack Forton (Former annoyance) Peacock Melody (Annoyance, enemy) Migen Forton (Former enemy)

Yuri Elizabeth is the deuteragonist of the novel and manhwa Beware of the Villainess!.

Appearance Yuri has wavy blond hair that reaches her waist, and round, light blue eyes. Yuri has a petite stature which is often seen since she's shorter than Melissa and Yona, also fair skinned. According to Melissa and the original male leads, Yuri is often known as the most beautiful girl since she's the original heroine. Her outfit changes a lot but she usually wears light-colored dresses.

Likes: • Helping others (even at her own expense) • Flowers, tea, and peaceful gardens • Melissa (deeply admires her strength—possibly more...) • Healing magic and studying spells • Holding hands (it comforts her)

Dislikes: • Being a passive figure in her own life • People treating her like a prize • Manipulation disguised as kindness • Seeing Melissa get hurt • Being underestimated or used

Affiliation: • Originally the heroine of the romance novel "The Magical Romance of the Noble Circle" • Now closely allied with Melissa Podebrat • Healer and magical support for House Podebrat