Leyla is Tristan's partner, and the two travel to an island to try to work through difficulties in their relationship by swapping bodies with other people. After Tristan ends their initial swap, she is offered the chance to inhabit Roman's body. She finds greater happiness in that body, leaving her relationship with Tristan and the prospect of returning Roman's body in question.
Karo is a powerful player who has previously helped Jan and becomes his partner in investigating the attack. Jan promises her all the tournament gold if they win, but repeatedly abandons their team to pursue his own goals, testing her loyalty and exposing the conflict between their cooperation and Jan’s obsession.
Vera Brandes is a young woman determined to build a career in music rather than follow her family’s respectable expectations. She rents an office, arranges performances, negotiates with venues, protects musicians, and brings Keith Jarrett to Cologne. Her risky ambition also creates conflict with her parents, especially over the money supporting the concert.
Caroline is Michael and Susanne Heinrich's pubescent daughter. She objects to being taken away from her familiar world when the family moves to Rome for Michael's correspondent assignment. Over time, she and the other children come to welcome the Romans, marking her adjustment to the family's new life.
Mala Emde has 28 screen credits in a career dating back to 2003. Signature works include 23 000 Lives, Summer on Asphalt, Skin Deep. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.