Robin Hood

Robin Hood is the heir to the title of the noble family of Huntington. After Baron Alwine of Nottingham sent his minions to burn his house, Robin is forced to flee with his trusted cousins. Together with his accomplice Bishop Herfort, the Baron then continues to persecute him and so Robin has no choice but to retreat into the inpenetrable forest of Sherwood where a band of outlaws, led by Little John, is operating.

Marian belongs by birth to the house of Lancaster. She is noble by birth and has a noble heart; her beauty is tender and light. Marian is a very devout girl and she would never break her word.  She appears to accept being adopted by Bishop Herfort, but submits to save her house, even though her heart belongs to her unconquered Robin.

All we know is that he is Robin’s friend. Level-headed, he often convinces Robin to wait for more favourable conditions, for when Robin sees an injustice done, he seldom thinks before springing into action. He is a thin man and a faithful friend to be counted on in any situation. Will follows Robin and is someone who is always present- he  doesn't seem like anyone too special at a glance, but he is infact vital to Robin, for life without him would prove most difficult.

Barbara is Wilfred’s younger sister and, like him, is a close witness to Robin’s adventures.  She is an intelligent, lively girl who is always ready to say what she thinks, like many children who only follow what they feel. The quality of listening to instinct gives her a halo of purity.

Winifred is frail, thin and full of dreams, and is Barbara’s older sister.  She is one of those sisters who needs her family around, and even if her family just happens to be somewhere else at the moment,the very idea that someone likes her is enough for her.

Alwine is the Baron of Nottingham, the local lord, and the one who taxes the serfs, forcing them to work on his land. Baron Alwine has sacrificed everything for the sake of power and forgotten everything which does not belong to this mad, uncontrolled desire.

Herfort is the Bishop of Nottingham, and using his position, he collects money for himself.  He is avid and greedy and his only principle is to satisfy his unquenchable appetite.

"Big" Little John lives in the forest of Sherwood he represents its uncontaminated spirit. Only Robin can best him and demonstrate that the strength of the forest must be directed and understood. Little John accompanies Robin in this adventure, and at Robin’s side, proves invincible.

Much is Little John’s lieutenant- his silly sidekick, he is the witty and untroubled companion of Sherwood forest.  Stealing from the riches and giving to the poor is nothing but a game for him.  His reality is made up day-by-day, inventing the life he likes to live.

Friar Tuck lives on the edge of Sherwood forest and represents the typical hermit often found during the medieval period. He has a profound knowledge of the classics, and experiments with dangerous subjects.

Gilbert is a knight who could never betray his word- his goal is justice, his life is honour, and his ideal is perfection.  In summary, this is Gilbert, aside from his unconditional loyalty to the Bishop Herfort and Baron Alwine.

Richard I of England has become an ideal King, so in our story he becomes the King who frees the land of injustice, prejudice, and unjust imprisonment- for he himself was imprisoned for two years while returning from the third crusade.

Sherwood is the local forest and a magic place where any fantasy can become reality- a haven where all those who refuse to submit to unjust rules take refuge.

The Merry Band lives in Sherwood Forrest and are the guardians and the protectors of those who seek refuge there.  Before Robin Hood, the leader of the gang was Little John Little, who defended his supremacy by challenging  anybody who wanted to become King of the forest to a traditional contest.