Super bored, so I thought I'd do a little Max and the Midknights character introductions for episodes 1 and 2. No spoilers from the book, but maybe mild spoilers for the first two episodes.
This won't get any notes. But I still wanted to make this.
Bio: Max is our main character who occasionally breaks the fourth wall to talk to the audience. Before the events of the story, she traveled the world with her adopted uncle Budrick, as troubadours,, much to her chagrin. You see, Max doesn't want to be a troubadour. She dreams of being a knight. Smart as a whip and chock full of bravery, Max can't stand to see anybody in trouble and has a tendency to put herself in danger for the greater good.
Personal feelings: I actually really like Max. I thought she would be annoying, but I actually find her endearing. Her character doesn't beat you over the head with the whole 'not your average girl' trope. I am interested to see how she develops as a character.
Bio: Budrick is Max's adopted uncle. While being a terrible singer, Budrick truly enjoys performing. He is rather cowardly, but won't hesitate to step in if Max is in trouble. His connection to the kingdom of Byjovia helps jpststart the events of the show.
Personal feelings: I wish Budrick were my uncle. Seriously, the man is pure cringe, but he enjoys every moment of it. He knows he's terrible at what he does, but he kind of just rolls with it because it's what he loves to do. You can also tell that he really cares for Max despite the two not being blood related. Will he become anything more then a damsel in distress, I wonder though. Hmmmm...
Bio: An astute boy that Max meets in Byjovia. Kevyn loves to write and tell stories. He is the first one to offer Max and her uncle a kind hand when they arrive in Byjovia. He also explains what happened to Byjovia after the king's disappearance. A wealth of information, he has a tendency to launch into fact spewing at any given moment. Although he is happy to help, he is appropriately cautious and hesitant to go against kingdom rules. He is perhaps the smartest member of the Midknights.
Personal feelings: I feel really bad for Kevyn. He lives in a kingdom that is falling apart and all he wants to do read and write. He feels that he has no prospects since Byjovia rule dictates that the son must take on the profession of their father. He has no interest in being an ostler like his father, although he has seemed to have accepted his fate. I kind of feel that.
Bio: Alice is Kevyn's mother. We do not see much of her, but she seems warm and loving towards her son and, by extension, her son's guests.
Personal feelings: Alice is surprisingly nice considering where she lives. She even tries to break it gently to Max that girls cannot be knights. She seems a bit wistful of this fact though, like, maybe she has unfulfilled dreams of her own.
Bio: The younger brother of Byjovia's former king, King Gastley is a bratty ruler. He has implemented the most ridiculous rules that he enforces with the threat of execution if infringed upon. He is the main villain of the show.
Personal feelings: I'll be honest, this guy gave me the most laughs. He reminds me greatly of Prince John from Disney's Robin Hood. The dude is basically playing house with his kingdom. While a tyrant, he is extremely cowardly and childish, despite having a taste for blood shed. I am curious if the show will add more nuance to him then in the books or not. Probably not, but who knows.
Bio: A boy who identifies himself as an orphan. We don't know all that much about him yet. He seems to be as smart and intrepid as Max. He is willing to put himself in danger if it means helping out his new friends.
Personal feelings: i really want to say more about Simon, but I can't since I don't want to give away serious book spoilers. My favorite thing about Simon here is that he is voiced by Zeno Robinson who always pulls off a great performance. It is impossible to dislike a Zeno character!
Bio: Millie is another self described orphan. Although she lives on the streets, she has a keen interest in magic and is a bit of a groupie when it comes to magic users. Her personality can be a little off putting at times.
Personal feelings: Millie is a blast. I think she has way more personality in the show then she did in the book and I'm so there for it. She kind of reminds me of myself when I was younger. Being absolutely unaware of how weird she really is. I wonder if she'll get to meet more magic users?
Bio: An ostler, he is Kevyn's father and Alice's husband. A jolly, big man who is more then eager to help his son and his friends. He is the one that suggests that they summon Mumblin.
Personal feelings: I was surprised by how congenial this guy was. I thought he would be overbearing about hus son becoming an ostler, but he isn't. I hope he appears more because I think he's be a helpful ally.
Bio: Mumblin the magician is a washed up wizard. He is reluctant to use his magic anymore since retiring and becomes annoyed when the Midknights summon him for help. It takes him some time, but he eventually comes around to helping. Unfortunately for the Midknights, he is more then a bit rusty.
Personal feelings: Next to Millie. I think Mumblin is the most improved character from the books. He has way more personality then just a bumbling wizard and he gave me some of the most chuckles in episode 2. I hope he sticks around with the Midknights for the rest of the show.
Bio: We know nothing about the sorceress other then she seems to be helping King Gastley.
Personal feelings: I can't say much here due to book spoilers, but she will be a key character here and I look forward to see her animated.
