Maid Marian

Maid Marian is a vixen from the film Robin Hood, and is the love interest of the title character. She is voiced by Monica Evans.

Background
Maid Marian is stated in the film to be the niece of King Richard, but it is not stated how. However, she doesn't appear to be related to Prince John. She and Robin Hood apparently grew up together and were in love. However, several years before the time period of the film, she left for London for unspecified reasons, and had only recently returned to Nottingham.

Maid Marian is a very ladylike person, and is described as a nice and kind person. Despite being separated from him, Maid Marian is very much in love with Robin Hood, so much so that she finds the courage to plead for his life.

Role in Robin Hood
She is first seen in the court of Prince John, playing badminton with her lady-in-waiting, Lady Kluck. She invites a group of children, including Skippy, his two siblings, and friend Toby, to come to her when she discovers them trying to retrieve an arrow. She is described as being "awful nice" and the children come without fear. After speaking of her relationship with Robin Hood, she participates in the children's role play of Robin rescuing her. Later, in her room, she expresses her fear that she has been away so long that Robin has forgotten about her.

She is next seen at Prince John's archery tournament, where she is to give a kiss to the winner. She is able to recognize the disguised Robin Hood, and cheers him on throughout the tournament. When Robin's identity is revealed and he is sentenced to death, she pleads to Prince John on his behalf. Though it seemingly fails, Robin is freed through the intervention of Little John. She is seen running from members of the Sheriff's posse, when Robin Hood dramatically rescues her. He then proposes to her; she accepts, but playfully chides him for not choosing a more romantic setting.

After escaping to Sherwood Forest, she takes a moonlight stroll with Robin, and participates in a party with the townspeople. She is not seen after this until the end of the story, where it is revealed that she marries Robin Hood and leaves with him.