Characters in The Dragon Republic

Fang Runin

The war-orphan shaman who hosts the Phoenix's fire, now an addicted anti-hero bent on revenge against the Empress who betrayed her.

Also in The Poppy War, The Drowning Faith, The Burning God

Empress Su Daji

The Empress whose betrayal of Nikan drives Rin's campaign for vengeance.

Also in The Poppy War, The Burning God

Yin Vaisra

The Dragon Warlord of Arlong, an ambitious leader who recruits Rin to overthrow the Empress and found a republic; a commanding figure with hidden motives.

Yin Nezha

Vaisra's son and Rin's former Sinegard classmate, whose bond with her runs hot and cold between rivalry and alliance.

Also in The Poppy War, The Drowning Faith, The Burning God

Chen Kitay

Rin's closest friend and a brilliant strategist with a photographic memory, who serves as her moral anchor.

Also in The Poppy War, The Burning God

Chaghan

A Hinterlander shaman of the Cike with prophetic sight, twin to Qara, tied to Rin's struggle with the gods.