Valentine de Villefort

Valentine is betrothed to Franz through an arranged marriage contract that her family is forcing upon her, despite her love for Maximilian.

Valentine is Villefort's daughter from his first marriage; he plans to marry her to Franz d'Épinay despite Noirtier's opposition and her potential disinheritance.

Maximilian and Valentine are deeply in love and plan to elope to avoid her arranged marriage to Franz d'Épinay. They share a secret romantic relationship and have pledged their lives to each other.

The Marquise was Valentine's grandmother who died suddenly and had insisted on Valentine's immediate marriage to Franz before her death.

Noirtier is Valentine's devoted grandfather who communicates with her through eye movements; she is the only person who can understand his wishes and he is her only true ally in the household.

Renée was Valentine's deceased mother, whose memory Valentine invokes when making her solemn promise to Maximilian.

Doctor d'Avrigny treats Valentine and discovers the poisoning evidence in her room

Monte Cristo protects Valentine from poisoning, entering her room through a secret passage to save her

Valentine de Villefort is served by Barrois and shows concern for his well-being before his death.

Valentine knows Albert de Morcerf socially through her engagement to Franz, though they have limited interaction.

Valentine knows Mercedes socially through her engagement to Franz and Albert's friendship with Franz.

Eugénie and Valentine share confidences during their garden walk, with Eugénie revealing her reluctance to marry Albert and Valentine discussing her own arranged marriage.

Héloïse hates Valentine due to inheritance jealousy and actively works against her