She is the blacksmith's daughter. Raised by her father with no mother. She grew up learning her father's trade and helps him in any way she can. She is shunned by most people in the village because she is always covered in soot and sweat. She has no status but is expected by others to at least act like a lady. He is the new lord of the manor's son. Born and raised in high class England. A lord who is used to getting his way. He is being pressured to marry. He has held out for love but knows his time is running out before he is forced into a political marriage.