These are brief character bios. For new readers they're a taste of what's to come. They also work as a refresher for those who've read farther ahead and just need a few reminders of who's who.
Regarding format, character bios will have these fields (if applicable):
Full name: Really just the given and family names, if they have them. Some characters have very long formal names - they won't be listed in this spot.
Aliases: Not-very-spoilery ones.
Duty: Armed or Poet
Arms: Which weapon(s) and their names
Country of origin: Yup.
While these bios are not intended to contain huge whopping spoilers, if you read a bio about a character that you haven't met in the story yet, it's possible you might find out some things ahead of time. Proceed with due caution, guns drawn.
Full name: Gerald Akribastes
Duty: Armed Poet
Arms: Revolvers, Bruce and Wagner
Country of origin: Radia
A well-seasoned Armed and a recently-trained Poet, Gerald has a knack for getting in trouble and doing it quickly. His bravado is matched only by his wits.
...Wait, no. Scratch that. His bravado remains unmatched.
Gerald's first mission as a Poet is to infiltrate the Court of Audiva Rocale and spy on the Peacock King. It should be a routine mission, but with Gerald, can anything stay routine?
Full name: Ebrellin-i Xaillyndesse
Alias: The Peacock King, Jhe o'Audiva Rocale
Country of origin: Lyiannethe, Audiva Rocale
A man of regal and graceful bearing, Ebrellin-i rules the Empire of Audiva Rocale with a velvet-gloved iron fist. While he prefers subtlety and diplomacy to open threats and violence, the Peacock King is well-acquainted with the nastier side of ensuring protection for his Empire and his people. He also enjoys collecting animals, slaves, and even more... exotic fare.
The Peacock King paints his to match the bird that he has been nicknamed for. Not only that, but his face itself is a mask - he hides his true emotions, never letting a hint slip as to what he could be thinking. If anyone has ever seen what truly lies beneath that mask, they're not around now to speak about it.
Full name: Faun
Alias: Faun-doe (pet-name)
Country of origin: Lives in Audiva Rocale, no citizenship
Faun is an Animism - a spirit that watches over the land and embodies the vitality of the animals who live there. It is against the Law for any person to harm an Animism. The Peacock King feels that this is no reason not to cage Faun up and train him as a pet.
While he may appear feral, Faun is very clever and conversant when he chooses to be. He is a shrewd negotiator and a cunning creature that few would want as an adversary.
Full name: Lyric Akribastes
Alias: Lotus
Country of origin: Radia
For the past ten years Lotus has traveled with anyone from gypsies to princesses, drifting from Kingdom to Kingdom. Lately he's established his trade as an animal trainer, entertaining royalty in various Courts. The Peacock King has hired him for an exciting new challenge: a mysterious animal that Lotus has never had an opportunity to train before.
Of course, Lotus is just a stage name for a boy whose real name is Lyric. His past comes back to haunt him when he finds his brother Gerald spying in the Peacock King's Court.