The Pandavas have to spend the 14th year incognito. They decide to disguise themselves and hide out in Matsya, ruled by King Virata. The brothers are a great success in their new roles. The exploits of Arjuna as Brihannala, the eunuch is particularly noteworthy. Draupadi, has a rough time of it though and is molested by the evil Keechaka.
Featured characters: 
Pandavas, Yudhishtra; Bhima; Arjuna; Nakula; Sahadeva.
Kauravas, Duryodhana; Dushasana; plus 98 others!
Draupadi, daughter of Drupada; common wife of the Pandavas.
Bhishma, son of Shantanu and Ganga; The Grandsire of the Pandavas and Kauravas. 
Drona, Guru of the Kuru Princes; proud owner of Parashurama’s weapons.
Kripa, first Guru of the Kuru Princes; Drona’s brother – in – law.
Virata, King of Matsya.
Sudeshna, Queen of Matsya.
Uttara, youngest son of Virata.
Uttaraa, daughter of Virata.
Keechaka, commander – in chief of Virata’s army; Queen Sudeshna’s brother.
Yama/Dharma, God of death; ruler of Naraka/hell and righteous wielder of justice; divine father of Yudhishtra. 
Chitrasena, King of the Gandharvas.
Karna, son of Surya and Kunti; foster son of Adhiratha, the charioteer and Radha.
Shiva, the Destroyer.
Parvati, Shiva’s consort.