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'''Bruno'''
'''Bruno'''


A member of the brigands, Bruno conspired with his friend Brutus to overthrow their leader and take over. He can usually be found hanging out at the town gate and will give the hero (false) information about the goings-on in the valley... for a price. {{spoiler|He suddenly returns in ''Dragon Fire'' as the assassin of King Justinian and attempts to exact revenge on Elsa and the hero for their part in the dissolution of the brigands.}}
A member of the brigands, Bruno conspired with his friend Brutus to overthrow their leader and take over. He can usually be found hanging out at the town gate and will give the Hero (false) information about the goings-on in the valley... for a price. {{spoiler|He suddenly returns in ''Dragon Fire'' as the assassin of King Justinian and attempts to exact revenge on Elsa and the Hero for their part in the dissolution of the brigands}}.


* [[Knife Nut]]
* [[Knife Nut]]
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** [[Blatant Lies]]: "Oh, and if you want a good time, try the Dragon's Breath!"
** [[Blatant Lies]]: "Oh, and if you want a good time, try the Dragon's Breath!"
* [[The Mole]]: He appears to be a normal (if untrustworthy) thief at first, but it turns out he's a brigand who's joined the thief guild to act as a spy within the town.
* [[The Mole]]: He appears to be a normal (if untrustworthy) thief at first, but it turns out he's a brigand who's joined the thief guild to act as a spy within the town.
* [[Roaring Rampage of Revenge]]: {{spoiler|Against Elsa and the hero in ''Dragon Fire''.}}
* [[Roaring Rampage of Revenge]]: {{spoiler|Against Elsa and the Hero in ''Dragon Fire''}}.
* [[Smug Snake]]: Downplayed somewhat because while he may not be as clever as he thinks, he is a genuinely lethal fighter.
* [[Smug Snake]]: Downplayed somewhat because while he may not be as clever as he thinks, he is a genuinely lethal fighter.


'''Baronet Barnard von Spielburg'''
'''Baronet Barnard von Spielburg'''


Baron Stephan von Spielburg's son, who disappeared while on a hunting trip several years before QFG1. The hero finds him captured by the Kobold, transformed into a bear and bound by an enchanted shackle. His rescue restores hope to the despondent baron.
Baron Stephan von Spielburg's son, who disappeared while on a hunting trip several years before ''Quest for Glory I''. The Hero finds him captured by the Kobold, transformed into a bear and bound by an enchanted shackle. His rescue restores hope to the despondent baron.


* [[Baleful Polymorph]]: Was turned into a bear by the kobold wizard.
* [[Baleful Polymorph]]: Was turned into a bear by the kobold wizard.
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'''Brauggi'''
'''Brauggi'''


A frost giant from Jotunheim, he comes to Spielburg to fill his food stores with the local fruit. He is willing to barter a glowing gem (one the hero needs for his quest) in exchange for fifty apples, after which he leaves satisfied.
A frost giant from Jotunheim, he comes to Spielburg to fill his food stores with the local fruit. He is willing to barter a glowing gem (one the Hero needs for his quest) in exchange for fifty apples, after which he leaves satisfied.


* [[Alliteration]]/[[Rhymes on a Dime]]: All this dialogue consists of rhymes with generally alliterative lines.
* [[Alliteration]]/[[Rhymes on a Dime]]: All this dialogue consists of rhymes with generally alliterative lines.
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* [[Our Giants Are Bigger]]: Specifically of the "Jotunheim frost" variety.
* [[Our Giants Are Bigger]]: Specifically of the "Jotunheim frost" variety.


== Quest for Glory II: Trial By Fire ==
== ''Quest for Glory II: Trial by Fire'' ==


'''Aziza'''
'''Aziza'''


The resident spellcaster of Shapeir, Aziza is a powerful water-attuned sorceress with a focus on divination and mind for manners. She serves as the hero's magical contact in ''Trial By Fire'' and instructs him in how to defeat the elementals and help Julanar.
The resident spellcaster of Shapeir, Aziza is a powerful water-attuned sorceress with a focus on divination and mind for manners. She serves as the Hero's magical contact in ''Trial by Fire'' and instructs him in how to defeat the elementals and help Julanar.


* [[Making a Splash]]: While knowledgable in all areas of magic, water is her specialty.
* [[Making a Splash]]: While knowledgable in all areas of magic, water is her specialty.
* [[Ms. Exposition]]: Tells you all you need about the elementals and Julanar and Iblis in the 2nd game. In the third game she gives the player a recap of the end of the second game, and sets up the plot of the third.
* [[Ms. Exposition]]: Tells you all you need about the elementals and Julanar and Iblis in the second game. In the third game, she gives the player a recap of the end of the second game, and sets up the plot of the third.
* [[Seers]]: She is able to see distant events and look through time thanks to her powers.
* [[Seers]]: She is able to see distant events and look through time thanks to her powers.


'''Poet Omar/{{spoiler|Sultan Harun al-Rashid}}'''
'''Poet Omar/{{spoiler|Sultan Harun al-Rashid}}'''


A fabled poet of Shapeir, Omar's poems clue the player as to what is going on with the plot. Poet Omar is also {{spoiler|The Sultan of Shapeir in disguise. In the end of the game he adopts the player as his son}}.
A fabled poet of Shapeir, Omar's poems clue the player as to what is going on with the plot. Poet Omar is also {{spoiler|the Sultan of Shapeir in disguise. In the end of the game, he adopts the player as his son}}.


* [[Expy]]: [[wikipedia:Harun al-Rashid|Of the real Harun Al-Rashid]]
* [[Expy]]: [[wikipedia:Harun al-Rashid|Of the real Harun Al-Rashid]]
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'''Julanar'''
'''Julanar'''


A long time ago, a Shaperian woman went against the sexist rules of society and became a healer. Unfortunately, one day a bandit tricked her into coming to his camp. As she tried to escape from the bandits, she cried out for help and was transformed into a tree by a passing djinn. In ''Trial By Fire'', Aziza relates this story to the hero and tells him how to restore Julanar's sense of self in order to obtain the Fruit of Compassion he needs for a Dispel Potion. In between games, Salim ventures to Shapeir and restores Julanar's humanity, the pair falling in love and marrying before moving to Silmaria, where they meet their friend the hero once more.
A long time ago, a Shaperian woman went against the sexist rules of society and became a healer. Unfortunately, one day, a bandit tricked her into coming to his camp. As she tried to escape from the bandits, she cried out for help and was transformed into a tree by a passing djinn. In ''Trial by Fire'', Aziza relates this story to the Hero and tells him how to restore Julanar's sense of self in order to obtain the Fruit of Compassion he needs for a Dispel Potion. In between games, Salim ventures to Shapeir and restores Julanar's humanity, the pair falling in love and marrying before moving to Silmaria, where they meet their friend the Hero once more.


* [[Closer to Earth]]
* [[Closer to Earth]]
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'''Nawar'''
'''Nawar'''


One of the many harem girls in Raseir's palace, Nawar's first introduction is a voice making lots (and we do mean ''lots'') of innuendo when the hero sneaks through the harem on his way to battle Ad Avis. She returns in ''Dragon Fire'', having been uncomfortable with the peace and going with Ferrari to Silmaria. At the Dead Parrot Inn she serves as a dancer and the manager of the inn's games of chance. She's also a potential love interest for the hero (and the most obvious), being best suited to Thieves but available to all classes.
One of the many harem girls in Raseir's palace, Nawar's first introduction is a voice making lots (and we do mean ''lots'') of innuendo when the Hero sneaks through the harem on his way to battle Ad Avis. She returns in ''Dragon Fire'', having been uncomfortable with the peace and going with Ferrari to Silmaria. At the Dead Parrot Inn, she serves as a dancer and the manager of the inn's games of chance. She's also a potential love interest for the hero (and the most obvious), being best suited to Thieves but available to all classes.


* [[Ascended Extra]]: In ''[[Quest for Glory II]]'', she is just one of many harem girls, not even having a distinct sprite. The only thing that makes her noticeable is that she is more flirty than the others. In ''[[Quest for Glory V]]'', she's a full blown love interest.
* [[Ascended Extra]]: In ''[[Quest for Glory II]]'', she is just one of many harem girls, not even having a distinct sprite. The only thing that makes her noticeable is that she is more flirty than the others. In ''[[Quest for Glory V]]'', she's a full blown love interest.
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== Quest for Glory III: Wages of War ==
== ''Quest for Glory III: Wages of War'' ==


'''Yesufu'''
'''Yesufu'''


Son of the leader (Laibon) of the Simbani. Less eager for war than his father, he is divided by his father and people's wishes, and the hero and Uhura's words for peace. Yesufu is soon to enter his rite of passage, in which he will compete against The Hero if he is a fighter or paladin. Despite this rivalry, he forms a strong friendship with the hero, and eagerly comes to his aid at the end of the game.
Son of the leader (Laibon) of the Simbani. Less eager for war than his father, he is divided by his father and people's wishes, and the Hero and Uhura's words for peace. Yesufu is soon to enter his rite of passage, in which he will compete against the Hero if he is a fighter or paladin. Despite this rivalry, he forms a strong friendship with the Hero, and eagerly comes to his aid at the end of the game.


* [[The Lancer]]: He becomes a fast friend to the Hero, and is ready to back you up and be there for you when you need him.
* [[The Lancer]]: He becomes a fast friend to the Hero, and is ready to back you up and be there for you when you need him.
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* [[General Ripper]]: Subverted, in that he ''does'' give Rakeesh's peace solution a chance and...
* [[General Ripper]]: Subverted, in that he ''does'' give Rakeesh's peace solution a chance and...
** [[Papa Wolf]]: The main reason he is so eager for war: He sent Rakeesh's daughter as an envoy to the Leopardman. She was like a daughter to him, and when her peace mission was attacked, Rajah wants nothing more than to avenge her. He even questions Rakeesh's reluctance to go to war over his own daughter.
** [[Papa Wolf]]: The main reason he is so eager for war: he sent Rakeesh's daughter as an envoy to the Leopardman. She was like a daughter to him, and when her peace mission was attacked, Rajah wants nothing more than to avenge her. He even questions Rakeesh's reluctance to go to war over his own daughter.


'''Salim Nafs'''
'''Salim Nafs'''


The resident apothecary in Tarna, as well as an out-and-out tree-hugging hippie. Salim is eager to help out the hero because of his auspicious aura, and in return learns that his dreams of a tree becoming a beautiful woman are real. While the hero is in Mordavia, Salim heads to Shapeir and restores Julanar's humanity; the couple then moves to Silmaria and opens up an apothecary, where they once more encounter their friend the hero and help him save those poisoned by the assassin.
The resident apothecary in Tarna, as well as an out-and-out tree-hugging hippie. Salim is eager to help out the Hero because of his auspicious aura, and in return learns that his dreams of a tree becoming a beautiful woman are real. While the Hero is in Mordavia, Salim heads to Shapeir and restores Julanar's humanity; the couple then moves to Silmaria and opens up an apothecary, where they once more encounter their friend the Hero and help him save those poisoned by the assassin.


* [[Cloudcuckoolander]]: He rambles about [[Clue (game)|Colonel Mustard]] following the murders and poisonings in ''Dragon Fire'', only for Julanar to remind him that mustard is just a seed.
* [[Cloudcuckoolander]]: He rambles about [[Clue (game)|Colonel Mustard]] following the murders and poisonings in ''Dragon Fire'', only for Julanar to remind him that mustard is just a seed.
* [[Erudite Stoner]]: He doesn't actually light up in-series, but he has a hookah in ''Wages of War'',<ref>Smoke it three times to turn into a stoner yourself! Also a game over</ref> and Julanar mentions his dipping into their "celebration stock" when they make the antidote in ''Dragon Fire''.
* [[Erudite Stoner]]: He doesn't actually light up in-series, but he has a hookah in ''Wages of War''<ref>Smoke it three times to turn into a stoner yourself! Also a game over.</ref>, and Julanar mentions his dipping into their "celebration stock" when they make the antidote in ''Dragon Fire''.
* [[Friend to All Living Things]]: Besides being friendly [[New Age Retro Hippie]], he has a practical reason for being nice, as his healing pills are made from honey bird feathers. If the feathers are acquired through hostile action, it ruins the pills.
* [[Friend to All Living Things]]: Besides being friendly [[New Age Retro Hippie]], he has a practical reason for being nice, as his healing pills are made from honey bird feathers. If the feathers are acquired through hostile action, it ruins the pills.
* [[Happily Married]]: To Julanar by the time of ''Dragon Fire''.
* [[Happily Married]]: To Julanar by the time of ''Dragon Fire''.
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'''Kreesha Sah Tarna'''
'''Kreesha Sah Tarna'''


Rakeesh's wife, a rare Liontaur magic-user and a member of Tarna's ruling council. Along with her husband, Kreesha helps the hero's attempts to bring peace to Tarna, as well as serving as a mentor for Wizard characters and helping them create their magic staff.
Rakeesh's wife, a rare Liontaur magic-user and a member of Tarna's ruling council. Along with her husband, Kreesha helps the Hero's attempts to bring peace to Tarna, as well as serving as a mentor for Wizard characters and helping them create their magic staff.


* [[Happily Married]]: It's quite obvious that she and Rakeesh are a loving and affectionate couple.
* [[Happily Married]]: It's quite obvious that she and Rakeesh are a loving and affectionate couple.
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'''Harami the Thief'''
'''Harami the Thief'''


A thief the player helps capture early in the game. As the hero shows him kindness, Harami begins to reconsider his life. Not enough to risk his skin for you however. {{spoiler|Or maybe...}}
A thief the player helps capture early in the game. As the Hero shows him kindness, Harami begins to reconsider his life. Not enough to risk his skin for you, however. {{spoiler|Or maybe}}...


* {{spoiler|[[Eleventh-Hour Ranger]]: He's the last of the Hero's allies to actively help out the hero}}.
* {{spoiler|[[Eleventh-Hour Ranger]]: He's the last of the Hero's allies to actively help out the Hero}}.
** [[Big Damn Heroes]]
** [[Big Damn Heroes]]
* [[Heel Face Turn]]
* [[Heel Face Turn]]
* [[Unperson]]: This is essentially what being declared "honorless" means in Tarna. No one will speak to or have any dealings with such a person. And since the threat of war means that the trade caravans are avoiding the area, Harami is really screwed, because he can't safely travel to another city, and no one in Tarna will allow him to purchase food, water, or shelter.
* [[Unperson]]: This is essentially what being declared "honorless" means in Tarna. No one will speak to or have any dealings with such a person. And since the threat of war means that the trade caravans are avoiding the area, Harami is really screwed because he can't safely travel to another city, and no one in Tarna will allow him to purchase food, water or shelter.


'''Manu The Monkey'''
'''Manu The Monkey'''


A talking monkey the hero frees from a trap. Manu quickly declares the hero to be his friend, willing to invite him to the Monkey Village and make him an honorary monkey. Manu is one of the few who know where the lost city is.
A talking monkey the Hero frees from a trap. Manu quickly declares the Hero to be his friend, willing to invite him to the Monkey Village and make him an honorary monkey. Manu is one of the few who know where the lost city is.


* [[Sixth Ranger]]: Agrees to take Harami's place as one of the hero's allies in the prophecy.
* [[Sixth Ranger]]: Agrees to take Harami's place as one of the Hero's allies in the prophecy.
* [[Talking Animal]]: While Manu may not be winning any awards for eloquence, he certainly speaks far better than the average monkey.
* [[Talking Animal]]: While Manu may not be winning any awards for eloquence, he certainly speaks far better than the average monkey.
* [[Team Pet]]
* [[Team Pet]]
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'''Johari'''
'''Johari'''


Daughter of the Leopardmen's chief, she is captured by the Simbani in their efforts to discover the location of her village. Upon being revealed as an attractive woman, the hero pays the Simbani bride price to release her and discover her peoples' intentions.
Daughter of the Leopardmen's chief, she is captured by the Simbani in their efforts to discover the location of her village. Upon being revealed as an attractive woman, the Hero pays the Simbani bride price to release her and discover her peoples' intentions.


* [[Action Girl]]
* [[Action Girl]]
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* [[Voluntary Shapeshifting]]: Again, like all Leopardmen.
* [[Voluntary Shapeshifting]]: Again, like all Leopardmen.


== [[Quest for Glory]] IV: Shadows Of Darkness ==
== ''[[Quest for Glory]] IV: Shadows of Darkness'' ==


'''Dr. Cranium'''
'''Dr. Cranium'''


A [[Mad Scientist]] who has taken up residence in Mordavia in order to conduct his experiments which include [[Lightning Can Do Anything|controlling electricity]], [[Frankenstein's Monster|raising the dead]], and [[Arson, Murder, and Jaywalking|brewing the perfect cup of tea]]. He helps the hero out by brewing up healing potions in return for running minor fetch quests.
A [[Mad Scientist]] who has taken up residence in Mordavia in order to conduct his experiments which include [[Lightning Can Do Anything|controlling electricity]], [[Frankenstein's Monster|raising the dead]], and [[Arson, Murder, and Jaywalking|brewing the perfect cup of tea]]. He helps the Hero out by brewing up healing potions in return for running minor fetch quests.


* [[Copy Protection]]: In order to advance in the game, you need to give Cranium some missing formulae...which come printed in the game manual.
* [[Copy Protection]]: In order to advance in the game, you need to give Cranium some missing formulae... which come printed in the game manual.
* [[Expy]]: Of Dr. Brain, from another Sierra series; gets a lampshade in-game.
* [[Expy]]: Of Dr. Brain, from another Sierra series; gets a lampshade in-game.
* [[Flat Earth Atheist]]: He insists that all magic is either nonsense or science that people don't understand yet.
* [[Flat Earth Atheist]]: He insists that all magic is either nonsense or science that people don't understand yet.
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* [[Mad Scientist]]
* [[Mad Scientist]]
* [[The Medic]]: Cranium is the only consistent source of healing and poison cure potions in the game.
* [[The Medic]]: Cranium is the only consistent source of healing and poison cure potions in the game.
* [[Suspiciously Similar Substitute]]: The doctor's Rehydration Solution, when you finally get it, is described as "If you didn't know any better, you'd think this was just an ordinary bottle of water".)
* [[Suspiciously Similar Substitute]]: The doctor's Rehydration Solution, when you finally get it, is described as "If you didn't know any better, you'd think this was just an ordinary bottle of water."
* [[They Called Me Mad]]: "Mad? Mad?! They ALL call me mad, but what do they know of madness? I am not mad! A bit perturbed about the world situation and how I get so little respect, perhaps. But certainly not mad!"
* [[They Called Me Mad]]: "Mad? Mad?! They ALL call me mad, but what do they know of madness? I am not mad! A bit perturbed about the world situation and how I get so little respect, perhaps. But certainly not mad!"
** Also: "Some call me mad, but I much prefer 'Dr. Cranium'."
** Also: "Some call me mad, but I much prefer 'Dr. Cranium'."
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'''Tanya'''
'''Tanya'''


The daughter of Yuri and Bella Markarov, the innkeepers in Mordavia. When things got bad in the valley, her parents tried to keep her safely locked up, but a large furry creature named Toby befriended her by visiting her secretly at night. When he gave her a doll, her parents got even more worried, and Toby took her away to Castle Borgov, where Katrina turned her into a vampire. She does miss her parents, but is convinced they hate her and would be scared of her now that she's a "Bad Thing". {{spoiler|The hero can restore Tanya, but it requires "the sacrifice of life for love" - which Toby willingly gives, to Tanya's horror.}}
The daughter of Yuri and Bella Markarov, the innkeepers in Mordavia. When things got bad in the valley, her parents tried to keep her safely locked up, but a large furry creature named Toby befriended her by visiting her secretly at night. When he gave her a doll, her parents got even more worried, and Toby took her away to Castle Borgov, where Katrina turned her into a vampire. She does miss her parents, but is convinced they hate her and would be scared of her now that she's a "Bad Thing". {{spoiler|The Hero can restore Tanya, but it requires "the sacrifice of life for love"... which Toby willingly gives, to Tanya's horror}}.


* [[Beware the Nice Ones]] She's really nice as long as you're friendly to her, but if you try to attack her, she'll hypnotize and then bite you.
* [[Beware the Nice Ones]] She's really nice as long as you're friendly to her, but if you try to attack her, she'll hypnotize and then bite you.
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'''Igor'''
'''Igor'''


Mordavia's gravedigger, he is...um, well, he's the standard [[The Igor|Igor]] type. The biggest departure is his generally chipper attitude and love of [[Incredibly Lame Pun|graveyard humor]]. {{spoiler|The first major event of the game is Igor's disappearance, which leads to the villagers capturing a gypsy in their paranoia. The hero finds Igor trapped in a grave at the graveyard and rescues him, earning him the friendship of both Igor and the gypsies.}}
Mordavia's gravedigger, he is... um, well, he's the standard [[The Igor|Igor]] type. The biggest departure is his generally chipper attitude and love of [[Incredibly Lame Pun|graveyard humor]]. {{spoiler|The first major event of the game is Igor's disappearance, which leads to the villagers capturing a gypsy in their paranoia. The Hero finds Igor trapped in a grave at the graveyard and rescues him, earning him the friendship of both Igor and the gypsies}}.


* [[Catch Phrase]]: "Hah hah, little graveyard humor there!"
* [[Catch Phrase]]: "Hah hah, little graveyard humor there!"
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'''Avoozl'''
'''Avoozl'''


More commonly referred to as the Dark One, he is the source of Mordavia's woes. The hero must prevent him from being summoned to Glorianna, lest he shroud the world in (non-literal) darkness.
More commonly referred to as the Dark One, he is the source of Mordavia's woes. The Hero must prevent him from being summoned to Glorianna, lest he shroud the world in (non-literal) darkness.


* [[Bigger Bad]]
* [[Bigger Bad]]
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* [[Eldritch Abomination]]
* [[Eldritch Abomination]]
* [[Sealed Evil in a Can]]
* [[Sealed Evil in a Can]]
* [[Womb Level]]: The Dark One's cave is {{spoiler|''Avoozl partially summoned into Glorianna''.}}
* [[Womb Level]]: The Dark One's cave is {{spoiler|''Avoozl partially summoned into Glorianna''}}.




== Quest for Glory V: Dragon Fire ==
== ''Quest for Glory V: Dragon Fire'' ==


'''Magnum Opus'''
'''Magnum Opus'''


A Hesperian hero who came to Silmaria to participate in the Rites of Rulership. He has a reputation for heroism, but unfortunately not one for his massive ego. {{spoiler|He is the second sacrifice made to destroy the Dragon Pillars that bind the Dragon of Doom.}}
A Hesperian hero who came to Silmaria to participate in the Rites of Rulership. He has a reputation for heroism, but unfortunately, not one for his massive ego. {{spoiler|He is the second sacrifice made to destroy the Dragon Pillars that bind the Dragon of Doom}}.


* [[Arrogant Kung Fu Guy]]: And he'll never let you forget it, boasting about his martial prowess at every opportunity. He is a skilled warrior, but it doesn't justify the ego.
* [[Arrogant Kung Fu Guy]]: And he'll never let you forget it, boasting about his martial prowess at every opportunity. He is a skilled warrior, but it doesn't justify the ego.
* [[Fake Ultimate Hero]]
* [[Fake Ultimate Hero]]
* {{spoiler|[[Sacrificial Lamb]]: Dies after the second rite}}.
* {{spoiler|[[Sacrificial Lamb]]: Dies after the second rite}}.
* [[Ted Baxter]]
* [[Ted Baxter]]:
** Not entirely. He does win the first challenge if you don't. And in the Arena he tends to defeat any opponent except (usually) Elsa.
** Not entirely. He does win the first challenge if you don't. And in the Arena, he tends to defeat any opponent except (usually) Elsa.
* [[Third Person Person]]: "I, Magnum Opus..."
* [[Third Person Person]]: "I, Magnum Opus..."