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== T ==


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''[[Tales of Destiny]]''
''[[Tales of Destiny]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||Stahn
|[[The Hero]]||Stahn
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''[[Tales of Eternia]]''
''[[Tales of Eternia]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||Farah
|[[The Hero]]||Farah
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''[[Tales of Graces]]''
''[[Tales of Graces]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||Asbel
|[[The Hero]]||Asbel
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''[[Tales of Hearts]]''
''[[Tales of Hearts]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||Shing
|[[The Hero]]||Shing
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''[[Tales of Innocence]]''
''[[Tales of Innocence]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||Ruca
|[[The Hero]]||Ruca
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''[[Tales of Phantasia]]''
''[[Tales of Phantasia]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||Cless
|[[The Hero]]||Cless
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''[[Tales of Symphonia]] - Initial Guard''
''[[Tales of Symphonia]] - Initial Guard''
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|[[The Hero]]||Lloyd
|[[The Hero]]||Lloyd
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''[[Tales of Vesperia]]''
''[[Tales of Vesperia]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||Yuri
|[[The Hero]]||Yuri
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''[[Throne of Darkness]]'' has seven men, of whom the player can control four at a time, while the others are resting. The ideal combination looks something like this:
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''[[Throne of Darkness]]'' has seven men, of whom the player can control 4 at a time, while the others are resting. The ideal combination looks something like this:
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|[[The Hero]]||The Leader
|[[The Hero]]||The Leader
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''[[Tomb Raider|Tomb Raider: Legend]]''
''[[Tomb Raider|Tomb Raider: Legend]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||Lara
|[[The Hero]]||Lara
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''[[Touch Detective]]''
''[[Touch Detective]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||Mackenzie
|[[The Hero]]||Mackenzie
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''[[Touhou]]'' (as of Subterranean Animism)
''[[Touhou]]'' (as of Subterranean Animism)
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|[[The Hero]]||Reimu
|[[The Hero]]||Reimu
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The semi-canonical ''[[Touhou]]'' [[Fan Nickname|Team 9]] is as follows:
The semi-canonical ''[[Touhou]]'' [[Fan Nickname|Team 9]] is as follows:
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|[[The Hero]]||Cirno ([[Idiot Hero]])
|[[The Hero]]||Cirno ([[Idiot Hero]])
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|[[The Chick]] and [[Token Evil Teammate]]||Rumia
|[[The Chick]] and [[Token Evil Teammate]]||Rumia
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* Note: See also [[Five-Bad Band]] for some of the boss teams in [[Touhou Project]], who can technically fit here due to the games' [[White and Grey Morality]].
<nowiki>*</nowiki> Note: See also [[Five-Bad Band]] for some of the boss teams in [[Touhou Project]], who can technically fit here due to the games' [[White and Grey Morality]].


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''[[Trauma Center|Trauma Team]]''
''[[Trauma Center|Trauma Team]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||CR-S01
|[[The Hero]]||CR-S01
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== U ==
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== V ==
''[[Valkyria Chronicles]]''
''[[Valkyria Chronicles]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||Welkin
|[[The Hero]]||Welkin
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''[[Valkyrie Profile: Silmeria|Valkyrie Profile 2]]'' (at first)
''[[Valkyrie Profile: Silmeria|Valkyrie Profile 2]]'' (at first)
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|[[The Hero]]||Silmeria
|[[The Hero]]||Silmeria
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''Watch Dogs 2''
''Watch Dogs 2''
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|[[The Hero]]||Marcus Holloway
|[[The Hero]]||Marcus Holloway
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''[[Wild ARMs 1|Wild ARMs]]''
''[[Wild ARMs 1|Wild ARMs]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||Rudy (also the closest the group has to [[The Big Guy]])
|[[The Hero]]||Rudy (also the closest the group has to [[The Big Guy]])
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The remake expands upon this to make it a full on 6 man team....er...5 with pet:
The remake expands upon this to make it a full on 6 man team....er...5 with pet:


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''[[Wild ARMs 1|Wild ARMS Alter Code F]]''
''[[Wild ARMs 1|Wild ARMS Alter Code F]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||Rudy
|[[The Hero]]||Rudy
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''[[Wild ARMs 2]]''
''[[Wild ARMs 2]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||Ashley Winchest
|[[The Hero]]||Ashley Winchest
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''[[Wild ARMs 3]]''
''[[Wild ARMs 3]]''
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|[[The Hero]] / [[The Chick]]||Virginia
|[[The Hero]] / [[The Chick]]||Virginia
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''[[Wild ARMs 4]]''
''[[Wild ARMs 4]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||Jude Maverick
|[[The Hero]]||Jude Maverick
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''[[Wild ARMs 5]]''
''[[Wild ARMs 5]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||Dean
|[[The Hero]]||Dean
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|[[Tagalong Kid]]||Carol
|[[Tagalong Kid]]||Carol
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* In this case, I'm fully aware that the choices for [[The Smart Guy]] and [[The Chick]] are in [[Your Mileage May Vary|YMMV]] territory, please feel free to suggest changes.
<nowiki>*</nowiki> In this case, I'm fully aware that the choices for [[The Smart Guy]] and [[The Chick]] are in [[Your Mileage May Vary|YMMV]] territory, please feel free to suggest changes.


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''[[The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings]]''
''[[The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||Geralt of Rivia
|[[The Hero]]||Geralt of Rivia
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''[[The World Ends With You]]''
''[[The World Ends With You]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||Neku
|[[The Hero]]||Neku
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And, in the Alternate Universe bonus chapter:
And, in the Alternate Universe bonus chapter:
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|[[The Hero]]||Shooter
|[[The Hero]]||Shooter
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''[[World of Warcraft]]''
''[[World of Warcraft]]''


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Character Classes
Character Classes
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|[[The Hero]]||The Tank, leader and protector of the group.
|[[The Hero]]||The Tank, leader and protector of the group.
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Alliance
Alliance
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|[[The Hero]]||Varian Wrynn
|[[The Hero]]||Varian Wrynn
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Alliance Expedition
Alliance Expedition
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|[[The Hero]]||Turalyon
|[[The Hero]]||Turalyon
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|[[The Chick]]||Alleria Windrunner
|[[The Chick]]||Alleria Windrunner
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Horde
Horde
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|[[The Hero]]||Thrall
|[[The Hero]]||Thrall
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The Artists Formerly Known as Level 80 Elite Tauren Chieftain
The Artists Formerly Known as Level 80 Elite Tauren Chieftain
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|[[The Hero]]||Samuro
|[[The Hero]]||Samuro
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''[[Syphon Filter]]: The Omega Strain''
''[[Syphon Filter]]: The Omega Strain''
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|[[The Hero]]||Cobra
|[[The Hero]]||Cobra
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''Winback''
''Winback''
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|[[The Hero]]||Jean-Luc Cougar
|[[The Hero]]||Jean-Luc Cougar
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== X ==
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''[[Xenosaga]]'' - Main party
''[[Xenosaga]]'' - Main party
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|[[The Hero]]||Shion Uzuki
|[[The Hero]]||Shion Uzuki
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== Y ==
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''[[Ys|Ys Book I and II: Ancient Ys Vanished]]''
''[[Ys|Ys Book I and II: Ancient Ys Vanished]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||Adol
|[[The Hero]]||Adol
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''[[Ys|Ys: The Ark of Napishtim]]''
''[[Ys|Ys: The Ark of Napishtim]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||Adol
|[[The Hero]]||Adol
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== Z ==
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''[[Gaia Online|zOMG!]]'' features a number of [[Improbable Weapon User|ring]] classes that may fit the trope.
''[[Gaia Online|zOMG!]]'' features a number of [[Improbable Weapon User|ring]] classes that may fit the trope.
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|[[The Hero]]||Melee - Single Target
|[[The Hero]]||Melee - Single Target
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''[[Zork: Grand Inquisitor]]''
''[[Zork: Grand Inquisitor]]''
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|[[The Hero]]||AFGNCAAP
|[[The Hero]]||AFGNCAAP

Latest revision as of 20:49, 19 April 2024


T

Tales of Destiny

The Hero Stahn
The Lancer Leon, Rutee ( After Leon dies)
The Big Guy Woodrow/Garr
The Smart Guy and The Chick Philia

Tales of Eternia

The Hero Farah
The Lancer Reid
The Big Guy Max
The Smart Guy(s) Keele and Chat
The Chick Meredy
Sixth Ranger Traitor Ras
The Mentor Galenos
Team Pet Quickie

Tales of Graces

The Hero Asbel
The Lancer Malik
The Big Guy Sophie
The Smart Guy Pascal
The Chick Cheria
The Sixth Ranger Hubert

Tales of Hearts

The Hero Shing
The Lancer Hisui
The Big Guy(s) Innes, Kunzite
The Smart Guy(s) Kunzite, Innes
The Chick(s) Kohak, Beryl
Mysterious Waif Richea
Sixth Ranger Chalcedny Squad

Tales of Innocence

The Hero Ruca
The Lancer Spada
The Big Guy Hermana
The Smart Guy Ricardo
The Chick(s) Iria, Ange
Team Pet Kouda

Tales of Phantasia

The Hero Cless
The Lancer Chester
The Smart Guy Klarth
The Big Guy Arche (magic type)
The Chick Mint
Sixth Ranger Suzu (only available in re-releases of the game)

Tales of Symphonia - Initial Guard

The Hero Lloyd
The Lancer Genis
The Smart Guy Raine
The Big Guy Kratos
The Chick Colette
Sixth Ranger(s) Sheena, Zelos, Presea and Regal

Tales of Vesperia

The Hero Yuri
The Lancer Judith
The Big Guy Karol (who incidentally happens to be a 12-year-old kid.)
The Smart Guy Rita
The Chick Estelle
Sixth Ranger Raven
Team Pet Repede

Throne of Darkness has seven men, of whom the player can control four at a time, while the others are resting. The ideal combination looks something like this:

The Hero The Leader
The Lancer The Swordsman or The Archer
The Big Guy(s) The Brick and The Berserker
The Smart Guy The Vizard or The Ninja

Tomb Raider: Legend

The Hero Lara
The Lancer Winston
The Big Guy Zip
The Smart Guy Alister
The Chick Anaya

Touch Detective

The Hero Mackenzie
The Lancer Chloe
The Smart Guy Cromwell
The Chick Penelope
Team Pet Fungi

Touhou (as of Subterranean Animism)

The Hero Reimu
The Lancer Marisa
The Smart Guy Nitori and Patchouli
The Big Guy Suika
The Chick Alice
Sixth Ranger Aya and Sanae
The Mentor Yukari
Team Pet Rinnosuke

The semi-canonical Touhou Team 9 is as follows:

The Hero Cirno (Idiot Hero)
The Lancer Wriggle
The Smart Guy Mystia
The Big Guy Daiyousei
The Chick and Token Evil Teammate Rumia

* Note: See also Five-Bad Band for some of the boss teams in Touhou Project, who can technically fit here due to the games' White and Grey Morality.

Trauma Team

The Hero CR-S01
The Lancer Maria Torres
The Big Guy Hank Freebird (literally - his intro mission is called "The Big Guy")
The Smart Guy Gabriel Cunningham
The Chick Tomoe Tachibana
Sixth Ranger Naomi Kimishima

U

V

Valkyria Chronicles

The Hero Welkin
The Lancer Alicia
The Big Guy Largo
The Smart Guy Isara
The Chick Rosie

Valkyrie Profile 2 (at first)

The Hero Silmeria
The Lancer Rufus
The Big Guy Dylan
The Smart Guy Lezard
The Chick Alicia
Sixth Ranger Leone (real identity Hrist) and Arngrim

Watch Dogs 2

The Hero Marcus Holloway
The Lancer Josh Sauchak
The Big Guy Horatio Carlin, later T-Bone
The Smart Guy Wrench
The Chick Sitara Dhawan

Wild ARMs

The Hero Rudy (also the closest the group has to The Big Guy)
The Lancer Jack
The Chick Cecilia
The Smart Guy Hanpan

The remake expands upon this to make it a full on 6 man team....er...5 with pet:

Wild ARMS Alter Code F

The Hero Rudy
The Lancer Jack
The Smart Guy Emma
Action Girl Jane
The Chick Cecilia
The Sixth Ranger Zed
Team Pet Hanpan

Wild ARMs 2

The Hero Ashley Winchest
The Big Guy Brad Evans
The Lancer Kanon
The Chick Lilka Eleniak
Kid Appeal Character Tim Rhymeless
The Sixth Ranger Marivel Armitage

Wild ARMs 3

The Hero / The Chick Virginia
The Lancer Jet
The Big Guy Gallows
The Smart Guy Clive

Wild ARMs 4

The Hero Jude Maverick
The Lancer and The Smart Guy Arnaud G. Vasquez
The Big Guy Raquel Applegate
The Chick Yulie Ahtreide
Sixth Ranger Kresnik Ahtreide

Wild ARMs 5

The Hero Dean
The Lancer Rebecca
The Big Guy Greg
The Smart Guy Avril
The Chick by virtue of process of elimination... Chuck
Tagalong Kid Carol

* In this case, I'm fully aware that the choices for The Smart Guy and The Chick are in YMMV territory, please feel free to suggest changes.

The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

The Hero Geralt of Rivia
The Lancer Vernon Roche or Iorveth
The Big Guy Zoltan Chivay
The Smart Guy Dandelion
The Chick Triss Merigold

The World Ends With You

The Hero Neku
The Lancer Shiki
The Smart Guy Joshua
The Big Guy Beat
The Chick Rhyme

And, in the Alternate Universe bonus chapter:

The Hero Shooter
The Lancer Neku
The Smart Guy Joshua
The Big Guy Beat
The Chick Shiki
Sixth Ranger Traitor Rhyme

World of Warcraft

Character Classes

The Hero The Tank, leader and protector of the group.
The Lancer The Rogue, cat Druid and Hunter. Their methods are basically the opposite of the tank's, yet they're on the same side.
The Big Guy The Warrior, Paladin, balance Druid and Shaman. Whether it's because of heavy weapons and armor or hard hitting primal magic, these guys are anything but subtle.
The Smart Guy The Mage, Warlock, and Priest. They're Squishy Wizards with unique and varied magic.
The Chick The Healer, who deals little to no damage but instead keeps the group in a fit state to continue.
The Sixth Ranger The Death Knight, who joins the fight later in the timeline than the others. The Monk as of Mists of Pandaria.

Alliance

The Hero Varian Wrynn
The Lancer Magni Bronzebeard Muradin Bronzebeard in Cataclysm
The Smart Guy Gelbin Mekkatorque
The Big Guy Tyrande Whisperwind
The Chick Velen or Jaina Proudmoore
Sixth Ranger Genn Greymane
Tagalong Kid Anduin Wrynn

Alliance Expedition

The Hero Turalyon
The Lancer Danath Trollbane
The Smart Guy Khadgar
The Big Guy Kurdran Wildhammer
The Chick Alleria Windrunner

Horde

The Hero Thrall
The Lancer Vol'jin
The Smart Guy Lor'themar Theron
The Big Guy Cairne Bloodhoof ( later replaced by Baine after Cairne dies)
The Dark Chick Sylvanas Windrunner
Sixth Ranger Trade Prince Gallywix (temporarily appointed by Thrall)

The Artists Formerly Known as Level 80 Elite Tauren Chieftain

The Hero Samuro
The Lancer Bergrisst
The Big Guy Chief Thunder-Skins
The Smart Guy Mai'Kyl
The Chick Sig Nicious

Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain

The Hero Cobra
The Lancer Gabe Logan
The Big Guy Gary Stoneman
The Smart Guy Teresa Lipan
The Chick Lian Xing
The Mentor Imani Gray
The Sixth Ranger Lawrence Mujari

Winback

The Hero Jean-Luc Cougar
The Lancer Jake Hudson
The Smart Guy Tom Smith
The Big Guy Law Bruford
The Chick Lisa Roberts
The Sixth Ranger Mike Hawkins
Tagalong Kid Keith Birdy
The Mentor Steven Legal

X

Xenosaga - Main party

The Hero Shion Uzuki
The Lancer Jr.
The Big Guy Ziggy and KOS-MOS
The Smart Guy Chaos
The Chick MOMO
The Sixth Ranger Jin Uzuki

Y

Ys Book I and II: Ancient Ys Vanished

The Hero Adol
The Lancer Goban
The Big Guy Dogi
The Smart Guy Luta
The Chick Lilia
The Mysterious Waif(s) Feena and Lair
The Sixth Ranger Traitor Keith

Ys: The Ark of Napishtim

The Hero Adol
The Lancer Dogi
The Big Guy Chief Ord
The Smart Guy Ur
The Chick Olha
The Cute Bruiser Terra
The Tagalong Kid Isha
The Rival Geis
The Obi-Wan Raba

Z

zOMG! features a number of ring classes that may fit the trope.

The Hero Melee - Single Target
The Lancer Buffs
The Big Guy Melee - Area of Effect
The Smart Guy(s) Crowd Control, Healing (sometimes The Chick)
The Chick Ranged

Zork: Grand Inquisitor

The Hero AFGNCAAP
The Lancer Dalboz of Gurth
The Big Guy Brog
The Smart Guy Griff
The Chick Lucy Flathead
The Sixth Ranger Antharia Jack