Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-5634526-20130325054754/@comment-6175354-20130325132422

Not this the Beast is another character different from Rumplestiltskin theory again. Rumplestiltskin is the Beast, from Beauty and the Beast, on OUaT. The Prince Adam Beast does not exist. However, if you want to say there are several beasts; the beast Belle turned back into a prince, was Prince Phillip.

Belle still wore her gold gown at times, while living with Rumplestiltskin. While in traditional retellings, Robin Hood steals from the rich; on OUaT, he steals from Rumplestiltskin (according to his casting description). It seems the unknown woman, in the promo, is Maid Marion. It is possible, Maid Marion was in the situation as Belle.... sacrificed her freedom, to save her people.