Erston Outway

Erston Outway (エルストン・アウトウェイ, Erusuton Autouei), also commonly known as the "King Gaius" (ガイアス, Gaiasu), is the fictional character and one of the main, major antagonists of the Tales of RWBY series. He is the most powerful and charismatic king of Auj Oule, and while his intentions are good, Gaius clashes with the party over the methods with which he intends to save the people of Rieze Maxia. One year later, Gaius is the king of all of Rieze Maxia, working alongside Prime Minister Rowen J. Ilbert.

"If you wish to abdicate your throne as Razie Maxia's god, than I shall sit upon it in your stead."
 * —Gaius.

Appearance & Biography

 * Voice Actor: Travis Willingham (English), Ryōtarō Okiayu (Japanese), Not Known (Italian), Not Known (Spanish), Not Known (German), Not Known (Finnish), Not Known (Korean), Not Known (French), Not Known (Latin American Spanish)

Appearance

 * Hair Color: Not Known
 * Skin Color: Not Known
 * Eye Color: Blue
 * Age: 32 (Volume 1-3), 33 (Volume 4)
 * Birthday: Not Known
 * Height: 6'1" / 185 cm
 * Weight: Not Known

Personality
Gaius carries a powerful presence, noted for his stoic and inscrutable disposition. Despite how imposing he seems, Gaius is well-loved among his people for being a kind and hands-on ruler. He takes large amounts of time each day to have open audiences with anyone who wishes to speak with him, and he often looks into problems personally. Gaius lives by a philosophy that it is the duty of the strong to protect and guide the weak. He cares deeply for the well-being and happiness of his citizens, whether that be the people of Auj Oule or, later, all people of Rieze Maxia, and in his own words, will "crush anyone who dares to harm [his] people". He is passionate when it comes to his beliefs, going to such great lengths to uphold them all. Gaius lives by a mantra similar to that of the the French phrase "noblesse oblige". Though he is a king, he states the weak should be protected so that they can become strong.