Elise

Imperial princess and the current ruler.
She is innocent, kind, and considerate of her people.
She and her father were too kind-hearted and made the already small country even poorer.
She saved Hilda's life out of compassion, and the general swore her allegiance to her, and the country grew under her leadership.
She feels shame at having to invade another country, even if it was for her own country.
Therefore, she tries to rule well.
She is a personable person and is well-liked by the citizens of both the empire's home country and the occupied territories.