Cassandra's cynical nature gives her trust issues. Once she realizes her mistakes, however, Cassandra is mature enough to own up to her faults and make amends as best she can. These insecurities, and the desire to prove herself can sometimes drive Cassandra to act selfishly, even to those she cares about. In " Challenge of the Brave", it is revealed that Cassandra has some insecurities about how she is seen just as a girl/handmaiden instead of a strong, skilled, and capable warrior who deserves as much respect as anyone in the royal guard. Doing so required much stealth and cunning, traits Cassandra revealed herself to have abundantly that night. This is most notably seen during " Wind in My Hair", where Cassandra is seen enjoying herself almost as much as Rapunzel.Īlthough loyal to King Frederic and Queen Arianna, Cassandra is willing to break their rules (and risk her job) for the sake of Rapunzel's happiness and to accomplish her own dreams this is seen when Cassandra offered to take Rapunzel beyond the kingdom's wall to explore some of the outside world and escape the pressures of royalty. Though she has a more cynical way of going about life, Cassandra also finds joy in adventure, living life to the fullest, and experiencing new things. It was later shown that Eugene's quirkiness had started to warm up to Cassandra, who found amusement in his excitement to school the guards as head of a training class.Īside from her no-nonsense persona, Cassandra is also a free-spirit, not unlike Rapunzel. In " Fitzherbert P.I.", Cassandra genuinely admired Eugene's determination to become a royal guard, and actively assisted him in proving his worth to her father. In the series, however, their relationship gradually becomes less hostile, and slightly more playful as the two spend more time together. Despite this, she is extremely supportive and protective toward Rapunzel, her polar opposite-so much so, that she openly holds animosity for Eugene, believing him to be a selfish freeloader and undeserving of Rapunzel's love and friendship. She is also very intelligent, often subtly insulting Eugene in clever ways that go over his head. She is snarky, sarcastic and has a somewhat dry sense of humor. Leading Cassandra to betray her best friend by grabbing the all-powerful Moonstone, stating it is HER destiny.Ĭassandra, as a four-year-old child, looking on in shock as her own mother, whom she loves so, abandons her without a second thought for Rapunzel PersonalityĬassandra is described as being "tough-as-nails", a fitting description for someone who wishes to join the royal guard. Zhan Tiri further manipulated Cassandra into the difficult times she was placed in by reminding her of the times she had to reject big opportunities for her friendship with Rapunzel, as well as constantly being in her shadow all the time. The Captain of the Guards carried her off, soothing her as she bawled "I want my mama". Cassandra, seeing her mother from the window, came outside, only to witness firsthand how her own mother cut the bridge across the moat in front of their cottage, cradling another child and showing it more affection than she ever showed her. On the night of the kidnapping, the guards chased her to the cottage, but she could not get to the cottage, and hid behind a rock.
She lived her childhood in a quaint cottage by a waterfall, often being left alone and doing chores around the house while Gothel was out preparing to kidnap Princess Rapunzel. Rapunzel said that it made them sisters, which angered Cassandra. It was revealed that she is Mother Gothel's biological daughter. In Rapunzel's Return, Zhan Tiri showed her forgotten past. She also played an instrumental role in the return of Rapunzel's 70-feet of magic, golden hair. Her role generally required that she assist Rapunzel by any means necessary. She is a skilled fighter who dreamt of joining the royal guard, though she formerly- and contently - served as Rapunzel's lady-in-waiting and closest confidante, alongside the princess' pet chameleon Pascal. Cassandra is the adopted daughter of Corona's Captain of the Guard.