Romancing SaGa/Characters

The Cast of Romancing SaGa:

The Eight Protagonists
Albert -- The eighteen-year-old son of Lord Rudolph, the master of Isthmus Keep. As his heir, Albert has endured strict training in swordcraft, academics and sorcery. He dreams of becoming a royal knight and upholding justice; however, he's very naive, and a bit insecure due to how his older sister Diana has consistently proven his better.


 * And Your Reward Is Clothes: If he finds Mirsa's Armor, his appearance changes to... well... attempt to look more knightlike.
 * Break the Cutie
 * Doomed Hometown: No, my Beloved Fortress Chokepoint!
 * Hair of Gold: Paired with Blue Eyes.
 * Holy Hand Grenade: Always starts with a rank in Cosmology, regardless of whatever class you select for him when starting.
 * Impossibly Cool Clothes: His wing-cape... thing.
 * Justice Will Prevail
 * Leitmotif: "Hope For Justice".
 * Names to Know in Anime: Yuri Lowenthal.
 * "Well Done, Son" Guy
 * The White Prince
 * Wide-Eyed Idealist
 * Wide-Eyed Idealist

Aisha -- The sixteen-year-old granddaughter of Nizam, and a member of the Taralian nomads. Carefree and energetic, she's very curious about other cultures, and doesn't understand why her grandfather seems so worried about the idea of leaving the Steppes of Galissa to go mingle.


 * All Girls Like Ponies: And in this case, she actually gets to bring her horse with her.
 * Braids, Beads, and Buckskins: In Minstrel Song.
 * Cheerful Child
 * Fiery Redhead
 * Genki Girl
 * Green Eyes: One of the 'obviously meant to be a caster' characters, though that's still left up for the player to decide.
 * Leitmotif: "Feel The Wind".
 * Plucky Girl
 * The Pollyanna: Notably copes quite well with her problems, keeping her optimistic attitude no matter what.
 * Ten-Minute Retirement: A very brief one after, where she leaves the party only until the leader walks over and gives her a brief pep-talk, helping her regain her usual pluck.
 * Tomboy
 * Wide-Eyed Idealist

Hawke -- The thirty-year-old captain of the Lady Luck. An experienced Pirate with a magnetic personality and a notorious reputation, as well as a rivalry with 'The Butcher'. As his ship's name and Leitmotif imply, he trusts in his own fortune, and makes his own luck.


 * Boisterous Bruiser
 * Hot-Blooded
 * Leitmotif: "My Comrade-In-Arms, Lady Luck".
 * Names to Know in Anime: Unsho Ishizuka.
 * Odd Friendship: With Guella Ha.
 * Pirate
 * The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything: Partly averted; his scenario opens with Hawke and his crew attacking ships—and even choosing whether or not to execute everyone onboard... but that's the only time you're allowed to do it.

Sif -- A twenty-eight-year-old warrior from the frozen wasteland of Valhallaland. Incredibly strong, due to constantly hunting monsters and being personally trained by the chief of her village, Gato. Because of this, he assigns a very important task to her in her Quest Arc.


 * Amazonian Beauty: Her in-game model anyway.
 * Boisterous Bruiser
 * Boobs of Steel
 * Exposed to the Elements
 * Leitmotif: "Courage Becoming Resolve".
 * Names to Know in Anime: Megan Hollingshead.
 * Skeletons in the Coat Closet: Used in Minstrel Song to invoke Horny Vikings: wears a skull with massive horns on the back of her head.

Gray -- An accomplished swordsman at a mere twenty-four-years old, he travels the world searching for treasure. Said to be unaffected by promises of riches or power, or appeals to morality: he does as he pleases, honing his mind and body through constant battle. If the situation calls for it, he won't hestitate to kill.


 * Bishonen
 * Leitmotif: "Absolute Freedom".
 * Ineffectual Loner
 * Infinity+1 Sword:.
 * Informed Ability: While people are mouthing off on how accomplished adventurer he is, Gray's stat growth isn't actually as strong compared to the other protagonists.
 * Names to Know in Anime: Isshin Chiba.
 * The Stoic
 * White-Haired Pretty Boy: Silver-grayish, with blue and pink streaks.

Claudia -- A twenty-two-year-old ranger who was raised in the enchanted forest of Mazewood by the witch Eule. Her two best friends are the wolf Sylvan and the bear Brau. Prior to her story, she hasn't had much contact with other people. Of course, it turns out there's a reason she was adopted by Eule, though, of course, the old witch doesn't see fit to explain to her right away...


 * Brown Eyes: Paired with brown hair.
 * Friend to All Living Things
 * Leitmotif: "The Pure Guardian".
 * Names to Know in Anime: Karen Strassman.
 * Not Good with People
 * Secret Legacy: As.
 * The Stoic

Jamil -- A twenty-year-old thief from the slums of South Estamir. Despite his tough life, Jamil is surprisingly optimistic, and completely determined to make things better for everyone he cares about, no matter how much he has to steal in the process. Dowd is his best friend, while Farah is his Love Interest.


 * Leitmotif: "I'll Take All The Treasure!".
 * Loveable Rogue
 * Perpetual Poverty
 * Pointy Ears: In Minstrel Song. Actually appears to be a fairly common trait in Kjaraht.
 * Self Deprecating Humor: "The best thieves stay out of trouble. Then there's me..."
 * Tsurime Eyes
 * You Gotta Have Blue Hair: In Minstrel Song.
 * You Gotta Have Blue Hair: In Minstrel Song.

Barbara -- A beautiful twenty-six-year-old dancer who loves to entertain others. Part of a travelling troupe, she has a wagon of her very own. The Minstrel takes a particular interest in her...


 * Bare Your Midriff
 * Free Sample Plot Coupon: The Amethyst, she will get it at the start of her quest and will be equipped with it when you recruit her.
 * Leitmotif: "Pupil of Passion, Dance of Enchantment"
 * Names to Know in Anime: Emi Shinohara.
 * Waif Fu: Starts with the 'Entertainer' class, meaning she always starts with at least some Martial Arts skill.
 * White-Haired Pretty Girl: In Minstrel Song (originally a Fiery Redhead).

Other Recruitable Characters
The Minstrel -- A mysterious wandering bard who shows up in every pub you visit: wherever you go, there he is. A talented singer and storyteller, he's always willing to relate some anecdote which just happens to hold some connection to whatever you've doing at the moment. Listen to his tales, and he's even willing to travel with you for a while... at least, until you reach the next pub...


 * All Myths Are True
 * Bishonen
 * Mister Exposition: When talked to, he tells tales about the people and events in Mardias, as well as playing songs.
 * Names to Know in Anime: Liam O'Brien.
 * Spoony Bard
 * Spoony Bard

Diana -- Albert's older sister, and the fiancee of Prince Neidhart. A talented soldier, much to her overly traditional father's distress... though it's implied that's exactly what caused her to catch the Prince's eye. Can't be recruited into the same party as her brother, for some reason.


 * The Ace: Albert worries about her being a better fighter.
 * Aloof Big Sister: It's mentioned that she has some trouble relating to Albert at times, and used to bully him to the point of making him cry.
 * Cool Big Sis
 * Lady of War
 * Names to Know in Anime: Michelle Ruff.
 * Rebellious Princess
 * You Go, Girl!

Prince Neidhart -- The handsome, but rather aloof Prince of Rosalia. A talented and well-trained knight whom Albert idolizes, and is well-beloved in his own kingdom despite his apparent detachement. Due to his father's illness, is more or less running Rosalia already.


 * The Ace
 * Bishonen
 * Black Knight
 * Guide Dang It: Not just recruiting him, but.
 * Knight in Shining Armor
 * The Stoic
 * White-Haired Pretty Boy
 * White-Haired Pretty Boy

Raphael -- An idealistic young squire of the Knights of the Dominion; much like how Albert longs to impress his father and Prince Neidhart, Raphael works tirelessly to prove his worth to Lord Theodore and Lord Heinrich. Also hopelessly in love with Constance.


 * Bishonen
 * Justice Will Prevail
 * Names to Know in Anime: Soichiro Hoshi/Liam O'Brien.

Guella Ha -- A Geckling from Walon Isle. Unlike most of his kin, he doesn't hold any resentment or hatred for humankind, and seeks to prove to others their kindness and compassion. Serves as Hawke's first mate.


 * Bare-Fisted Monk: The best setup for him.
 * Lizard Folk
 * Odd Friendship: With Hawke.
 * Sssssnaketalk

Galahad -- A paladin from Rosalia who starts out traveling with Gray in his scenario. A devoted follower of Mirsa, he wishes to follow in the ascended hero's footsteps and become a truly noble warrior. Regardless of whether you recruit/use him or not, he takes an interest in the Ice Sword...


 * Holier Than Thou: Only if.

Myriam -- A talented witch who also starts out traveling with Gray in his scenario. Thinks quite highly of herself, especially when it comes to her appearance; however, she's also a skilled spellcaster.


 * Cute Witch
 * Genki Girl
 * Names to Know in Anime: Yūko Gotō.
 * Robe and Wizard Hat

Brau -- A big brown bear, one of Claudia and Eule's animal companions. Incredibly powerful, he provides Claudia with raw muscle during the early parts of her scenario.


 * Crutch Character
 * Everything's Worse with Bears

Sylvan -- A beautiful white wolf, one of Claudia and Eule's animal companions. Swift and agile, she helps protect Claudia early on in her journey.


 * Big Badass Wolf
 * Crutch Character

Gian -- A knight of Melvir who works directly under Nelville's command. Friends with Monica, and also happens to be a friend of Gray's..



Patrick -- The snooty treasurer of the Bafal Empire. Startlingly laidback and unconcerned by things that you would assume he'd be worried about, like ... .


 * Deadpan Snarker
 * Upper Class Twit

Dowd -- Jamil's best friend despite their drastically different personalities. While not nearly as skilled a thief as Jamil, he does his best to keep up, though he worries constantly about what could happen if they actually got caught. .


 * : In Jamil's scenario.
 * Cowardly Lion
 * Cowardly Sidekick
 * Guide Dang It
 * Lovable Coward

Farah -- Jamil's might-be girlfriend. Pretty, but sharp-tongued, and much more capable of taking care of herself than one might think... though for some reason, you can't recruit her during Jamil's scenario.


 * Action Girl
 * Tsundere: Type A towards Jamil.
 * Tsurime Eyes
 * Tsurime Eyes

Herman -- A loud, obnoxious member of Barbara's troupe. Starts out traveling with her; otherwise, he spends all his time in at the pub in Weston, at the very edge of the Frontier.


 * Eyes Always Shut
 * Intrepid Merchant
 * Names to Know in Anime: Daisuke Sakaguchi.

Captain Silver -- A legendary Pirate captain who is said to have humiliated a king, stolen the Opal Fatestone, and hidden it away with the rest of her treasures.


 * Guide Dang It
 * Hot Amazon

Red Mage -- An adventurer searching for the treasures hidden deep within Frosthold Fortress. Willing to join any travelers who wouldn't mind having his impressive magical talents on their side, but only for as long as it takes to find what he seeks within the Fortress...


 * Adventurer Archaeologist

Frielei -- The guardian of the treasure of Frosthold Fortress. Difficult to recruit, as she only offers once, requiring you have an open slot when you meet her.


 * Guide Dang It: You only have one chance to get her, and that means you have to traverse Frosthold Fortress, and defeat her with only 4 characters, you can only get her once.
 * Magic Knight

Darque -- A wanderer who has lost his memories, with no clue who he is. Thus, sets out on a Quest for Identity with any hero who's willing to have him in their party. As it turns out, his identity ...


 * Amnesiac Dissonance
 * Gameplay-Guided Amnesia: Though a slightly different form, as ...
 * Guide Dang It: Only shows up during a New Game+, and has to be unlocked for subsequent playthroughs first...
 * Identity Amnesia
 * Names to Know in Anime: Keiji Fujiwara/Kirk Thornton.
 * Quest for Identity
 * Quest for Identity
 * Quest for Identity

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Dragon Knight -- A sword-wielding dragon straight out of the legends of the Dominion. Exclusive to Minstrel Song.


 * Awesome but Impractical: Only has 5 LP, and can't equip anything aside from rings and amulets. But he's a sword-wielding dragon.
 * Exactly What It Says on the Tin
 * Guide Dang It
 * Instant Awesome, Just Add Dragons
 * The Remake

Other Important Characters
Lord Rudolph -- Master of Isthmus Keep, and Albert and Diana's father. Stern and highly traditional, he disapproves of Diana's training as a soldier and frequently implores her to act more ladylike (something she ignores), while also working to mold Albert into a more suitable heir.


 * Stay in the Kitchen
 * Stay in the Kitchen

Lord Theodore -- The baron of Mirsaburg and commander of the Knights of the Dominion. Known as the 'Sword of the Dominion', he laments the fact that the order no longer lives up to its once glorious reputation, and has taken it upon himself to singlehandedly restore that prestige. Unfortunately, he tends to go a bit over the top with this... Can temporarily join your party during one quest, but can't be recruited.


 * Honor Before Reason
 * Justice Will Prevail
 * Knight Templar
 * Lawful Stupid

Constance -- Theodore's beautiful daughter and Raphael's Love Interest. The two of them put the 'Romance' into Romancing SaGa. Thankfully, a lot more sensible than her father.


 * Names to Know in Anime: Junko Minagawa.
 * The Ojou
 * Pimped-Out Dress
 * White-Haired Pretty Girl

Lord Heinrich -- The baron of Eugenstadt, and Lord Theodore's long-time friend and ally. Known as the 'Shield of the Dominion', he does his best to keep Theodore from going overboard in his attempts to reform the Knights of the Dominion. .


 * Cool Old Guy
 * Reasonable Authority Figure

Lady Flammar -- A powerful and wise sorceress who rules over Weiserheim. She serves as the keeper of the Ruby of Fire, one of the Fatestones, and is willing to teach any who visit her the strongest Pyrology spells. Takes an immediate interest in the hero upon meeting them.


 * Because Destiny Says So
 * Miss Exposition
 * Playing with Fire
 * Reasonable Authority Figure
 * White-Haired Pretty Girl

Nizam -- Chief of the Taralian nomads, and Aisha's grandfather. Raised Aisha himself after the tragic loss of her parents. Strangely, he isn't very interested in forging any connections with other lands, preferring to wander the Steppes of Galissa and have their small band keep to themselves...


 * Wasteland Elder
 * Wasteland Elder

Gato -- The chief of the aptly named 'Gato's Village', Sif's hometown. Despite his age, is still regarded as a great warrior and wise leader.


 * Mister Exposition
 * Wasteland Elder

Eule -- The witch of Mazewood, and Claudia's foster mother. Legends abound about her vast magical powers, and many of the Bafal Empire fear her wrath, avoiding her forest... just as she likes it, apparently. Cares for Claudia as she would her own daughter, though she keeps the truth of her origin hidden until the time is right.


 * Deadpan Snarker
 * Friend to All Living Things
 * Not Good with People
 * Wicked Witch: Seen as such, but has a Hidden Heart of Gold.

Emperor Fel VI -- The ruler of the Bafal Empire. Has dealt with several power plays and tragic losses in recent years; politics have been a harsh mistress, indeed, yet he has endured thus far...


 * Reasonable Authority Figure
 * Reasonable Authority Figure

Nelville -- Captain of the Royal Guards of the Bafal Empire, and steadfastly loyal to his liege. Nelville has many agents scattered throughout the empire and is constantly on alert for plots against the king. He certainly isn't above hiring mercenaries to help protect the empire.


 * The Chessmaster
 * The Stoic
 * The Strategist

Sofia -- Head Priestess of the Temple of Elore in Melvir. Devoted to the Gods and to her emperor, serving as one of his most trusted advisors.


 * Miss Exposition

Monica -- A lovely young woman who lives in Loban.


 * Expy: Oddly, she strongly resembles Monica from Romancing SaGa 3...
 * Names to Know in Anime: Yūko Gotō.

Wuhan -- The potentate of Kjaraht. While very rich and quite powerful, he's also a bit short-sighted and greedy, and has plenty of exploitable weaknesses...


 * Jerkass
 * Smug Snake
 * Smug Snake

Tuman -- The viceroy of Tarmitta. Tries to encourage his people to take up the old ways once more, including the worship of their guardian deity Strom.


 * Smug Snake
 * Smug Snake

Nataly -- Barbara's friend and fellow entertainer. Barely mentioned in the game, but plays a much larger role in the Ultimania volumes. May have been intended as a playable character, only to get cut.


 * All There in the Manual
 * Demoted to Extra

Marina -- A pretty young woman devoted to the sea god Yucomb. Always appears walking along the coast or the docks, whenever she's out looking for help.


 * Dark-Skinned Blond

Schiele -- A mysterious, beautiful woman who appears haunted by some terrible tragedy. When she isn't telling everyone to leave her alone, she relates depressing tales of loss and despair. .


 * Broken Bird
 * Doom Magnet
 * Names to Know in Anime: Junko Minagawa.
 * Tall, Dark and Bishoujo
 * Tall, Dark and Bishoujo
 * Tall, Dark and Bishoujo

The Benevolent Gods
Elore -- Known as the father of the gods; became their leader after the war between the gods and the departure of the ancient ones. Saruin, Schirach and Death are all his siblings. Governs Light and Cosmology; his temple is in Melvir, capital of the Bafal Empire.

Nisa -- Goddess of the Earth, and mother of most of the pantheon. Benevolent and nurturing, and governs Terrology. A temple devoted to her worship is located in Crystal City. .

Yucomb -- God of the seas, he governs Hydrology and Aerology, with temples dedicated to him in Melvir and South Estamir. Has a thing for Disproportionate Retribution; this is not a guy you want to anger.


 * Berserk Button:.
 * Disproportionate Retribution: Against.

Cyril -- God of the wood. Reclusive, he has no temple, preferring instead the forest of Mazewood.

Eres -- Cyril's lover and fellow goddess of nature; like Cyril, she has no temple dedicated to her followers.

Amut -- Goddess of love who governs the power of Illusions, as well as some Bewitchery. Her temple is located in North Estamir. .

Mirsa -- Human hero of the last war with Saruin. Sacrificed himself in the final battle, and was rewarded by Elore raising him to godhood. Now considered the patron of knights, paladins and heroes everywhere. In fact, the Knights of the Dominion were founded in his honor. Governs Bewitchery. A temple dedicated to him can be found in Crystal City.


 * Ascend to a Higher Plane of Existence
 * Heroic Sacrifice

The Forces of Saruin
Saruin -- The Big Bad Evil God. Created all the monsters on Mardias, and led his siblings Death and Schirach against the others gods. Things didn't turn out quite the way he planned, and he ended up sealed away. Now, obviously, he wants out, and plans to go on a Roaring Rampage of Revenge the moment he gets loose.


 * Big Bad
 * Sealed Evil in a Can

Death -- Saruin's older brother, and ruler of the Netherworld.


 * The Grim Reaper
 * Stronger Sibling
 * The Grim Reaper
 * Stronger Sibling
 * Stronger Sibling

Schirach -- Sister of Saruin, Death and Elore. ...


 * Stronger Sibling
 * Stronger Sibling
 * Stronger Sibling
 * Stronger Sibling

Minions Scorn, Strife and Spite -- Three agents of Saruin working towards his revival. Interested in gathering the Fatestones for their own ends. . Responsible for most of the problems currently plaguing Mardias.


 * Badass Long Robe
 * Evil Minions
 * Goldfish Poop Gang: Subverted: these guys are tough!.
 * Manipulative Bastard
 * Theme Naming

Other Villains
The Butcher -- A ruthless, bloodthirty pirate with a massive grudge against Hawke, due to their conflicting views on just how a pirate should live. Wants to raid and conquer various towns for treasure, and believes they have the numbers to pull off attacks on even the capitals of countries.


 * The Butcher
 * Kill'Em All
 * Pirate
 * The Rival: To Hawke

Cornelio -- The highly ambitious Duke of Loban. As he is married to the Emperor's sister, Matilda, he would assume power if anything should ever happen to his majesty. Also has his eyes on Isthmus Keep, as his city is right on the keep's southern border.


 * Evil Chancellor
 * Obviously Evil: Just barely keeps up a pretense of civility;.
 * Smug Snake

Ewei -- A Mad Scientist who resides on the aptly named Isle of Evil in search for Immortality. Never strays outside his tower, preferring to let any fools who dare venture near come to him. .


 * Awesome Backpack: Ewei essentially carries a giant cooler on his back
 * Evil Laugh
 * Fashionable Asymmetry: White on his left side and Black on his right side of his clothes.
 * Flunky Boss
 * Gone Horribly Right:.
 * Mad Scientist
 * Professor Guinea Pig: The Ultimania states that he infused monster cells into himself to slow the aging process.