I love it, but only nine characters? I think we can do better
Okay here are a few more:
Works sincerely with his community's enemy for years against a shared rival.
Attempts to go home to his people and betrays his old boss
Distrusted and disowned by all sides.
Presumed matriarch of her side.
Makes a few bad decisions in early power-play and loses leadership to her heir-apparent.
He still trusts her, keeps her council and makes her his personal envoy to strengthen alliances.
Quickly rising woman in power.
Unafraid of what establishment says about her.
Has a husband who is
FAB-ULOUS!!!
Former right-hand man and ruler of the realm.
Obsesses over familial legacy and power.
Stunned at his children's incompetency and the war their "leadership" has wrought.
I may do a few more later.