Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-226878-20141031185748

Since the admins are against the idea of creating a concise list for what warrants a character's appearance on the Minor Characters list or warrants their own page, I'm going to start one myself. Based on information we already have and something Preda has said, this is what I have so far:

The character has limited appearances in the show (three or less episodes. Being mentioned or "voiced without physical representation" does not count). '''Cyril Ian (0), Lagune (0), Lisa Lavender (1), Raven (2), Peach (0), Perry (3), Sage (1), Scarlet (1), Tukson (1), Lieutenant (2), Winter (0), Yang's mother (0-?)

The character has limited dialogue (three or less spoken lines). '''Raven (1), Perry (3), Shopkeep (1)

The character has had no plot-relevant role (see main character). '''Cyril Ian, Lagune, Lisa Lavender, Raven, Peach, Perry, Sage, Scarlet, Shopkeep, Tukson, Lt, Winter

The character has had no notable events or battle scenes. '''Cyril Ian, Lagune, Lisa Lavender, Raven, Peach, Perry, Sage, Scarlet, Tukson, Winter

Bear in mind any character who matches 1 or more of these is subject to being added to the list. This means that despite being more prevalent or plot-relevant than others, a character can still be minor. That said, characters who should be on this list include:

Taiyang Xiao Long: He has had no physical appearance in the show. His role has not been plot-relevant. His dialogue proxied (not his own voice). He obviously has not been seen in battle.

Qrow: Despite playing a seemingly crucial role behind the scenes, Qrow has had no dialogue, no physical appearance save a silhouette, no viable battles or events, and has only "appeared" in the show twice (again, being mentioned doesn't count)

Zwei: He's a dog. His appearance in the show adds nothing but fluff. Until he "pulls back the curtain to reveal the wizard is a fraud", he is plot-irrelevant.

Yatsuhashi: despite being in a battle, his role was pitifully minor. His role is not plot-relevant yet. He has no dialogue and has only appeared in two episodes.

Port: His appearances and dialogue have not been plot-relevant (no, nursing character development is not plot-relevant) and his appearance in the finale battle was as limited as Yatsuhashi's.

White Cloak: Come ON, why is this even a character page?

Dove, Sky, and the Twins: Despite being part of impressive battles, all have had limited appearances, little to no dialogue, and have been excruciatingly irrelevant to the plot. 