This is the full list of traits and retinue for Princesses, and the traits you gain by marriage.
| Married A Princess Traits |
| Code / Epithet | Trait | Description | Announcement/Notes | Effect |
| MarriedAPrincess |
Royal Ties | This man's marriage into royalty has given extra reason to remain loyal to the people he now serves. | | +3 Loyalty |
| WifeIsCharming |
Wife is Fair | When one's wife is fair, so is time at home. | Marrying a Princess with 4-5 Charm. | Increases the chance of having children |
| Wife is Charming | This man's wife is a true treasure, something that endears him to her. | Marrying a Princess with 6-7 Charm. | +1 to popularity (improves public order), Increases the chance of having children |
| Wife is Lovely | Most any man would be in rapture with his own wife were she as lovely as this man's. | Marrying a Princess with 8+ Charm. | +2 to popularity (improves public order), Increases the chance of having children |
| WifeIsHorrid |
Wife lacks Charm | Sometimes wishes he'd found a fairer wife. | Marrying a Princess with 3 Charm. | Decreases the chance of having children |
| Wife is Undesireable | This man's wife could doubtfully be all his heart desires. | Marrying a Princess with 2 Charm. | -1 from popularity (has a negative effect on public order), Decreases the chance of having children |
| Wife is a Wretch | A vow of monogamy with this man's wife was one of his braver moments in life. | Marrying a Princess with 1- Charm. | -2 from popularity (has a negative effect on public order), Decreases the chance of having children |
| WifeIsFertile |
Wife is Fertile | Is known to have a healthy wife, of good breeding. | | Increases the chance of having children |
| Wife is Very Fertile | This man's wife is of excellent health for producing potential heirs. | | Increases the chance of having children |
| Wife is Ripe | This man's wife is so fertile that children are a certainty. | | Increases the chance of having children |
| WifeIsBarren |
Wife is Barren | This man's wife appears to have difficulty falling pregnant. | | Decreases the chance of having children |
| Wife is Infertile | This man's wife is quite unlikely to bear children in her lifetime. | | Decreases the chance of having children |
| Wife is Cursed | This man's wife is seemingly unable to bear children - a very sad affair. | | Decreases the chance of having children |
| WifeIsWise |
Wife is Useful | A man backed by a capable woman is always more formidable. | Marrying a Princess with the EducatedWoman trait. | 5% bonus on all trade income, 5% bonus on tax income |
| Wife is Smart | This man's wife has a sharp mind, and is good counsel for her husband. | | 10% bonus on all trade income, 10% bonus on tax income |
| Wife is Wise | This man's wife is a font of wisdom, and assists in his affairs greatly. | | 15% bonus on all trade income, 15% bonus on tax income |
| WifeIsNoble |
Wife is Admirable | This man's wife is noted to be a pleasant person to deal with, and generally liked. | Marrying a Princess with the SpiritedWoman, FairWoman or HumbleWoman trait. | +1 to popularity (improves public order) |
| Wife is Noble | This man's wife is considered upright, and a good example of royalty. | | +2 to popularity (improves public order) |
| Wife is Revered | This man's wife is adored by those who know her, even the common folk who never get to speak to her. | | +1 to public security (improves the chances of detecting and capturing enemy agents), +3 to popularity (improves public order) |
| WifeIsBitch |
Wife is Unpleasant | This man's wife is simply not pleasant to deal with at all. | Marrying a Princess with the HarshWoman or PretentiousWoman trait. | -1 from popularity (has a negative effect on public order) |
| Wife is Nasty | This man's wife is known for being very difficult to deal with, hardly befitting of royalty. | | -2 from popularity (has a negative effect on public order) |
| Wife is Deplorable | This man's wife is known for being of foul character, and is spoken of poorly by the people. | | -1 from public security (reduces the chances of detecting and capturing enemy agents), -3 from popularity (has a negative effect on public order) |
| Divorced |
Divorced | DO NOT TRANSLATE - Hidden trait to turn off marriage effects. | | No Effects |
Cuckold (No Return) |
Trouble at Home | Though nobody speaks to him of it, plenty of people whisper rumours of his wife having a secret love. | | -1 Authority |
| Cuckold | This man's wife has been seen showing affections to other men that all but prove her infidelity. | Marrying a Princess with the UnchasteWoman trait. | -2 Authority |
| Laughing Stock | This man's inability to do much about his wife's open conquests of other men makes him the butt of many a joke. | | -3 Authority |
| the Cuckold | Lacks Manhood | So short on self respect is this man that those who bed his wife openly laugh about it to his face... Just before passing water on his shoes. | | -4 Authority |
| HasAdultress |
MarriedWithLover | DO NOT TRANSLATE - This man has an adultress ancillary | | No Effects |
| Lineage Traits |
| Code / Epithet | Trait | Description | Announcement/Notes | Effect |
Handsome (No Return) |
Handsome | Considered by most to be a good looking man. | | +1 to popularity (improves public order) |
| Physically Attractive | Boasts looks that most men would kill to have when courting ladies. | | +2 to popularity (improves public order) |
| Striking to Behold | Women commonly lose their words when first addressing this beautiful man. | | +1 Authority, +3 to popularity (improves public order) |
| the Handsome | Physically Flawless | There is no chance this man's portrait will be flattering, no matter how deft the artist. | | -1 Command, +1 Authority, +4 to popularity (improves public order) |
Ugly (No Return) |
Plain | This man's looks are lacklustre enough that he must compensate a little. | | -1 from popularity (has a negative effect on public order) |
| A Bit Rough | Though he could be loved, no woman's fantasy looks anything like he does. | | +1 Command, -2 from popularity (has a negative effect on public order) |
| Ugly | Well, at least he's got two eyes… albeit way too close together. | | +1 Command, -3 from popularity (has a negative effect on public order), Decreases the chance of having children |
| Repulsive to Behold | This man's visage is not just ugly, it is difficult to look him in the eye. | | +1 Command, -4 from popularity (has a negative effect on public order), Decreases the chance of having children |
| the Ugly | Cruelly Deformed | This man's features are what most would consider either deformed or inhuman. It is frightening and sad. | | Decreases the chance of having children |
Fertile (Point of No Return: 2) |
Virile | There is no problem with this man's breeding - he's more than capable of it. | | Increases the chance of having children |
| Fertile | This man is of the strongest sort of breeding, a potent agent in the expansion of his bloodline. | | Increases the chance of having children |
| Prolific | This man cannot indulge in carnal pleasures lawful or otherwise without a woman's belly giving him away months later. | | Increases the chance of having children |
Infertile (Point of No Return: 2) |
Effete | Seems drained and spent - something that could be adversely affecting his ability to spawn heirs. | | Decreases the chance of having children |
| Infertile | It is worrisome when a man who must carry on a family legacy is unable to carry the family on at all. | | Decreases the chance of having children |
| Lame of Loin | There seems absolutely no hope at all that this man will ever sire a child. He is known to be lacking in potency. | | Decreases the chance of having children |
Inbred (No Return) |
A Bit Odd | There's something not entirely right about this man. | | Decreases the chance of having children |
| Of Dubious Lineage | Displays some lameness that suggests his lineage may not be as noble as one would expect. | | Decreases the chance of having children |
| Inbred | Men like this bring into question if there are enough noble families for proper courting anymore? | | -1 Command, 2% penalty on tax income, Decreases the chance of having children |
| Woefully Inbred | Sadly inbred men like this bring into question if there are enough noble families for proper courting anymore? | | -1 Command, -1 Authority, 5% penalty on tax income, Decreases the chance of having children |
| Spawn of Incest | Was told to be happier when mother and father's marriage transformed them into husband and wife from brother and sister. | | -2 Command, -2 Authority, 10% penalty on tax income, Decreases the chance of having children |
| the Idiot | Betrothed to Mother | Likely to sire children with his mother, and maybe with one of them once they're at breedin' age. | | -3 Command, -3 Authority, 15% penalty on tax income |
| FathersLegacy |
Proud Legacy | Has gained some respect as a result of his father's influence. | | +1 Authority |
| Strong Legacy | As the son of a truly respected leader, this heir apparent is also a man others bow to. | | +2 Authority |
| Mighty Legacy | Like his father before him, this man is expected to do great things. It is in his blood after all. | | +3 Authority |
| ChivalryLegacy |
Chivalrous Father | He has managed to pick up some of his father's sense of honour and chivalry. | | +1 Chivalry |
| Legacy of Chivalry | Thanks largely to his noble father's influence, this man shows a very strong sense of chivalry. | | +2 Chivalry |
| DreadLegacy |
Dreaded Father | This man's father was feared enough that the people expect the same in his own behaviour. | | +1 Dread |
| Legacy of Dread | The tyrant that sired this man has clearly passed on his dreaded nature. | | +2 Dread |
| Princess Traits |
| Code / Epithet | Trait | Description | Announcement/Notes | Effect |
| GoodPrincess |
Diplomatic Ability | Early success with her diplomatic missions suggest that this lady may represent her people more often in the future. | This lady's Charm has increased thanks to her efforts in diplomacy. | +1 Charm |
| Delicate Diplomat | When ladies of noble birth can handle negotiations so delicately, diplomats fear for their jobs. | This lady's Charm has increased thanks to her efforts in diplomacy. | +2 Charm |
| Diplomatic Weapon | This graceful creature's experience at playing on her feminine charms has made her brilliant at having others see things her way. | This lady's Charm has increased thanks to her efforts in diplomacy. | +3 Charm |
| Mistress of Negotiations | Known throughout courts of the land as a diplomatic predator, her majesty can smooth out the most tenuous of situations. | This lady's Charm has increased thanks to her efforts in diplomacy. | +4 Charm |
| BadPrincess |
Lost in Conversation | Although comfortable around the court, her highness shows little aptitude for talking on matters of state. | | -1 Charm |
| Not Diplomatic | The way she expects others to see things her way makes negotiating with this woman very painful. | | -2 Charm |
| Royally Offensive | Her wild mood swings and acerbic nature could turn a peace treaty into an act of war. | | -3 Charm |
| BraveWoman |
Brave Woman | Some consider her willingness to wield a weapon unladylike, but nobody can deny her courage. | Marrying her gives the WifeIsNoble trait. 33% chance whenever executing an Assassin. | +1 Charm, +1 to personal security (improves the chances of detecting and foiling assassination attempts) |
| Dauntless Woman | Pity the poor assassin that is sent to cut down this 'delicate flower'. | | +2 Charm, +2 to personal security (improves the chances of detecting and foiling assassination attempts) |
| TimidWoman |
Timid | The realisation that powerful people want her dead has left this poor woman on edge. | 33% chance whenever surviving an Assassination attempt. | -1 Charm |
| Skittish | Repeated attempts on her life have shattered her nerves, making her difficult company. | | -2 Charm, +1 to personal security (improves the chances of detecting and foiling assassination attempts) |
| Nuerotic | Driven utterly neurotic by an ongoing plot to end her life, this poor woman's existence has become a misery. | | -3 Charm, +2 to personal security (improves the chances of detecting and foiling assassination attempts) |
| NaturalPrincess |
Charming Consul | Those of noble birth always display a more effective grasp of etiquette and courtesy. | | +1 Charm |
| Natural Negotiator | A fascination with the fine art of socialising gracefully has made her highness quite a cunning communicator. | | +2 Charm |
| Born Mediator | Her highness speaks with rare conviction and poise, making her an ideal selection for diplomatic missions. | | +3 Charm |
PrettyWoman (No Return) |
Attractive | Nothing helps ensure a husband’s eyes don’t wander than a beautiful wife. | | +1 Charm |
| Head Turner | Nothing can disarm a man so easily or swiftly as a woman so distractingly beautiful as this one. | | +2 Charm |
| the Beautiful | Vision of Beauty | This creature’s visage is so stunning most men that meet her are unable to think of little else. | | +3 Charm, Increases the chance of having children |
UglyWoman (No Return) |
Flawed Features | This woman has received many gifts throughout the years, but good looks are not among them. | | -1 Charm |
| the Gorgon | Hideous | So vile is her visage, even members of the clergy mutter that there is no God when spying this poor, hideous woman. | | -2 Charm, Decreases the chance of having children |
| EducatedWoman |
Intelligent | Years of tutelage have made her brighter than the average lady about court. | Marrying her gives the WifeIsWise trait. | +1 Charm |
| Educated | Eloquence and wit make this bright young woman engaging and interesting company. | | +1 Charm |
| Scholarly | The man who marries this woman will find no wiser counsellor in the land than his own wife. | | +2 Charm |
| VapidWoman |
Simplistic | Sometimes simplicity can be endearing, but simple minds don't amuse great ones. | | -1 Charm |
| Vapid | Having things done for her has led this woman to forego using her mind enough to develop it much at all. | | -1 Charm |
| the Dense | Total Bimbo | So frustratingly stupid to the point that her future husband is more likely to chew his own arm off than lose it in battle. | | -2 Charm |
| FaithfulWoman |
Reliable | Accepts that it's her duty in life to marry, possibly without love, and honour her vows. | | +1 Charm |
| Faithful | Quite happy to make a lifelong commitment and stick to it, for better or for worse. | | +2 Charm |
| Unquestionably Loyal | It's not that this woman resists temptation, she simply doesn't even experience it. | | +1 Loyalty, +2 Charm |
| UnchasteWoman |
Suggestive | Though never caught in the act, this woman often alludes to being up for carnal pleasures. | Marrying her gives the Cuckold trait, level 2. | +1 Charm |
| Scarlet Woman | It is uncertain whether or not this exciting creature will remain a virgin prior to her marriage, if indeed she is still one at this point. | | +2 Charm |
| Brazen Hussy | Though her promiscuity may make the hearts of men pound, it is also likely to scare off serious suitors. | | -2 Charm |
| PassionateWoman |
Warm | She can focus on her duties, but her mind is usually on her loved ones. | | +1 Charm |
| Passionate | A creature of intimacy, unashamed of showing her feelings toward people. | | +1 Charm |
| Insatiable | This noble nymph is clearly interested in the act of producing an heir, or several. | | +2 Charm, Increases the chance of having children |
| ColdWoman |
Prudish | Rarely shows any outward signs of want or affection towards the men in her life. | | -1 Charm |
| Cold | Unlike most other ladies in the court, her majesty holds no fascination over being courted. | | -1 Charm |
| Ice Queen | Despite her beauty, her heart radiates an icy barrier that it would seem no man can melt. | | -2 Charm, Decreases the chance of having children |
DykeWoman (Point of No Return: 2) |
Potentially Confused | Has been known to flirt with other ladies of the court. | | +1 Charm |
| Prefers Women | Understood to prefer female company, regardless of the occasion. | | -1 Charm, Decreases the chance of having children |
| TolerantWoman |
Tolerant | Prepared to at least accept the differences she has with foreigners, even if she does not like them all. | | +1 Charm |
| Accepting | Very accepting and tolerant, an excellent quality in a woman who visits foreign courts. | | +2 Charm |
| Incredibly Accepting | Open to any and all foreign ways and customs. It is not within her to judge them at all. | | +3 Charm |
| BigotWoman |
Snobbish | Harbours a belief that the foreigners she must deal with are lesser creatures. | | -1 Charm |
| Intolerant | Unable to prevent her dislike of foreign people and customs from affecting her composure. | | -2 Charm |
| Despises Foreigners | Resents having to talk to them, and abhors the prospect of wedding one. | | -3 Charm |
| SpiritedWoman |
Spirited | There’s something about this woman that’s different, and compelling all at once. | Marrying her gives the WifeIsNoble trait. | +1 Charm |
| Engaging | Few men are so keen to take on the challenges facing them as this spirited woman is. | | +2 Charm |
| Self-serving | It's hard to believe this strong, free-thinking lady would willingly stand in a man’s shadow. | | -1 Charm |
| DesperateWoman |
Bruised Confidence | Why anyone would refuse the hand of a princess is utterly beyond her… Others have an inkling though. | | -1 Charm |
| Insecure | This eligible maiden focuses on her destiny of becoming a wife above all other things to the point where there seems little else to her. | | -2 Charm |
| the Man Hunter | Desperate | So keen on wedlock is this woman that men fear getting drunk near her, lest they wake up married. | | -3 Charm |
| FairWoman |
Just and Fair | Only expects the people to respect the laws that are just and fair in the first place. | Marrying her gives the WifeIsNoble trait. | +1 Charm |
| Publically Loved | Has been known to pardon servants for innocent indiscretions that most royalty would punish. | | +2 Charm |
| People's Princess | Vocally declares the need for a fair set of laws to be observed by both King and cattlehand. | | +3 Charm |
| HarshWoman |
Hard But Fair | Feels that it is the people's duty to obey the laws of the land, not question them. | | -1 Charm |
| Harsh Mistress | Considers the need for order justification for rather heavy-handed laws and punishment. | | -2 Charm |
| Cruel Mistress | Displays a perverse pleasure in seeing those who put a foot out of place punished. | | -3 Charm |
| HumbleWoman |
Humble | Despite her station and royal blood, this lady gracefully accepts her role in the feudal system without fuss. | Marrying her gives the WifeIsNoble trait. | +1 Charm |
| Respectful | Understands what few nobles do… Treating everyone with respect is a sign of true nobility, not weakness. | | +2 Charm |
PretentiousWoman (Point of No Return: 2) |
Pretentious | This woman is that arrogant kind of royal that makes a point of looking down their nose at all others. | Marrying her gives the WifeIsBitch trait. | -1 Charm |
| the Snob | Utter Snob | Considers the common people to be fortunate to serve someone so important as herself. | | -2 Charm |
| FertileWoman |
Fecund | Nothing wrong with this lady's ability to produce heirs. | | Increases the chance of having children |
| Feracious | Understood to be in perfect health to bear children. | | Increases the chance of having children |
| Always Ripe | Could fall pregnant at the whiff of a sweaty man. | | Increases the chance of having children |
| InfertileWoman |
Infecund | Not every queen or princess can easily produce an heir | | Decreases the chance of having children |
| Unprolific | A desire to have children does not assure a woman her passage to motherhood. | | Decreases the chance of having children |
| Sterile | Her bloodline may be rich and royal, but it looks like it may end here… | | Decreases the chance of having children |
| IAmPrincess |
Royal Princess | DO NOT TRANSLATE - Hidden trait for princesses. | | No Effects |
| Marriage Retinue |
| Code / Epithet | Trait | Description | Announcement/Notes | Effect |
adultress (Except Middle East) | Adultress | Though never publicly seen at his side, it is common knowledge that this woman is there when his wife is not. | 5% chance whenever a Governor spends a turn without moving in a settlement with a Brothel, and his wife's Charm is 5-. | +1 Dread, -1 Piety, -1 Morale for all troops on the battlefield, Decreases the chance of having children |
adultress_foreign (Except Middle East) | Outlander Adultress | Though long campaigns make his lordship's desire for this woman understandable, it's shameful that his wife back home has no chance to see the deception for herself. | 10% chance if he has spent 3+ turns in an enemy region and his Loyalty is 0-. | +1 Dread, -1 Piety, -2 Morale for all troops on the battlefield, -1 from popularity (has a negative effect on public order), Decreases the chance of having children |
adultress_she_man (Except Middle East) | Foreign Fruitcake | Forsaking one's wedding vows for a 'woman' that can grow a beard does nothing for a leader's rapport with his men. | 5% chance per turn if he has Arse. | +1 Dread, -1 Piety, -3 Morale for all troops on the battlefield, -1 from popularity (has a negative effect on public order), Decreases the chance of having children |
| nosy_mother | Nosy Mother | When there are spies within your own home, there's always a sense of unease. | 50% chance upon marriage if he has Girls. | -1 Authority, +1 to personal security (improves the chances of detecting and foiling assassination attempts) |
| evil_mother-in-law | Mother-in-Law | Marrying the daughter of a vile malcontent is a move that this man often rues. | 50% chance upon marriage if he has Gambling and Drink, level 2+. | -1 Authority, -1 Morale for all troops on the battlefield |
| Princess Retinue |
| Code / Epithet | Trait | Description | Announcement/Notes | Effect |
| secret_love | Secret Love | Finding love on her own terms has made her happy, but should one of her suitors find out… | 5% chance per turn. | -1 Charm |
| obsessed_suitor | Obsessed Suitor | So long as this man won't give up on her, it is likely that better suitors probably will. | 4% chance during Diplomacy Mission if her Charm is 5+. | -1 Charm, -2 from personal security (increases the chances of falling victim to assassination) |
| delicate_blade | Delicate Blade | Though many consider it inappropriate for a princess to carry a blade, her parents insisted that it may come in handy. | When she comes of age if her father has Paranoia, SpyMaster trait or AssassinMaster trait. | +1 to personal security (improves the chances of detecting and foiling assassination attempts) |
| fine_cosmetics | Fine Cosmetics | Her father has a penchant for making his surroundings more beautiful… Including his own family. | When she comes of age if her father has Aesthetic. | +1 Charm |
| yappy_little_dog | Yappy Little Dog | How can this woman possibly find this evil, overgrown rodent adorable?! | 5% chance when she comes of age. | -1 Charm |
| chastity_belt | Chastity Belt | Nothing says "No!" like underwear that requires a key to remove… | 20% chance when she comes of age if her father has Prim or Disciplinarian. | -1 Charm, -10% to Movement Points (reduces the distance armies can march) |
| stunning_handmaiden | Stunning Handmaiden | With company this exotic, it's hard for even a princess to remain the centre of attention. | 50% chance when she comes of age if her father has Girls or Perverted. | -1 Charm |
| strapping_stallion | Strapping Stallion | What an impressive and powerful beast this young lady straddles on a daily basis. | 25% chance when she comes of age if the Kingdom has a King's Stables. | +10% to Movement Points (gives armies the ability to forced march) |
| smothering_bodyguard | Smothering Guards | Her highness is well protected from both harm, and any chance of being courted. | Excludes secret_love. | -1 Charm, +3 to personal security (improves the chances of detecting and foiling assassination attempts) |
| faithful_servant | Faithful Servant | You can always sense how much respect and authority a noble family truly wields by the devotion of its servants. | | +1 Charm |
| royal_escort | Royal Escort | With important duties abroad, assigning her majesty an escort was to be expected. | | +1 to personal security (improves the chances of detecting and foiling assassination attempts) |