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The Cast of ''[[Romancing Sa Ga]]'':
The Cast of ''[[Romancing SaGa]]'':


=== The Eight Protagonists ===
== 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.
'''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.
* [[And Your Reward Is Clothes]]: If he finds Mirsa's Armor, his appearance changes to... well... ''attempt'' to look more knightlike.
* [[Break the Cutie]]
* [[Break the Cutie]]
* {{spoiler|[[Dead Little Sister|Dead Older Sister]] - Or so he ''thinks'', anyway. Sadly, his ''parents'' are very, very dead.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Dead Little Sister|Dead Older Sister]]: Or so he ''thinks'', anyway. Sadly, his ''parents'' are very, very dead}}.
* [[Doomed Hometown]] - No, my [[Beloved Peasant Village|Beloved Fortress Chokepoint]]!
* [[Doomed Hometown]]: No, my [[Beloved Peasant Village|Beloved Fortress Chokepoint]]!
* [[Hair of Gold]] - Paired with [[Blue Eyes]].
* [[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.
* [[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''.
* [[Impossibly Cool Clothes]]: His wing-cape... ''thing''.
* [[Justice Will Prevail]]
* [[Justice Will Prevail]]
* [[Leitmotif]] - '[[For Great Justice|Hope For Justice]]'
* [[Leitmotif]]: "[[For Great Justice|Hope For Justice]]".
* [[Names to Know In Anime]] - [[Yuri Lowenthal]]
* [[Names to Know in Anime]]: [[Yuri Lowenthal]].
* [[Well Done Son Guy]]
* [["Well Done, Son" Guy]]
* [[The White Prince]]
* [[The White Prince]]
* [[Wide Eyed Idealist]]
* [[Wide-Eyed Idealist]]
* [[The Woobie]] - {{spoiler|Loses everything he holds dear shortly after beginning his scenario, and is practically a [[Doom Magnet]] until he finds help.}}


'''Aisha''' -- The sixteen-year-old granddaughter of Nizam, and a member of the Taralian nomads. [[Cheerful Child|Carefree]] and [[Genki Girl|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''.
'''Aisha''' -- The sixteen-year-old granddaughter of Nizam, and a member of the Taralian nomads. [[Cheerful Child|Carefree]] and [[Genki Girl|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.
* [[All Girls Like Ponies]]: And in this case, she actually gets to bring her horse with her.
* [[Braids Beads and Buckskins]] - In ''Minstrel Song''.
* [[Braids, Beads, and Buckskins]]: In ''Minstrel Song''.
* [[Cheerful Child]]
* [[Cheerful Child]]
* [[Fiery Redhead]]
* [[Fiery Redhead]]
* [[Genki Girl]]
* [[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.
* [[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'
* [[Leitmotif]]: "Feel The Wind".
* [[Plucky Girl]]
* [[Plucky Girl]]
* [[The Pollyanna]] - Notably copes quite well with her problems, keeping her optimistic attitude no matter what.
* [[The Pollyanna]]: Notably copes quite well with her problems, keeping her optimistic attitude no matter what.
* [[Ten Minute Retirement]] - A very brief one after {{spoiler|discovering her home completely abandoned}}, where she leaves the party only until the leader walks over and gives her a brief pep-talk, helping her regain her usual pluck.
* [[Ten-Minute Retirement]]: A very brief one after {{spoiler|discovering her home completely abandoned}}, 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]]
* [[Tomboy]]
* [[Wide Eyed Idealist]]
* [[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 [[The Rival|rivalry]] with 'The Butcher'. As his ship's name and [[Leitmotif]] imply, he trusts in his own fortune, and makes his own luck.
'''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 [[The Rival|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]]
* [[Boisterous Bruiser]]
* [[Hot Blooded]]
* [[Hot-Blooded]]
* [[Leitmotif]] - 'My Comrade-In-Arms, Lady Luck'
* [[Leitmotif]]: "My Comrade-In-Arms, Lady Luck".
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* [[Names to Know in Anime]]: [[Unsho Ishizuka]].
* [[Odd Friendship]] - With [[Lizard Folk|Guella Ha]]
* [[Odd Friendship]]: With [[Lizard Folk|Guella Ha]].
* [[Pirate]]
* [[Pirate]]
* [[The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything]] - ''Partly'' averted; his scenario opens with Hawke and his crew attacking ships -- and even choosing [[Video Game Cruelty Potential|whether or not to execute everyone onboard]]... but that's the only time you're allowed to do it.
* [[The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything]]: ''Partly'' averted; his scenario opens with Hawke and his crew attacking ships—and even choosing [[Video Game Cruelty Potential|whether or not to execute everyone onboard]]... but that's the only time you're allowed to do it.
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* [[Names to Know In Anime]] - [[Unsho Ishizuka]]


'''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 [[The Quest|Quest Arc]].
'''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 [[The Quest|Quest Arc]].

* [[Amazonian Beauty]] - her in-game model anyway
* [[Amazonian Beauty]]: Her in-game model anyway.
* [[Boisterous Bruiser]]
* [[Boisterous Bruiser]]
* [[Boobs of Steel]]
* [[Boobs of Steel]]
* [[Exposed to The Elements]]
* [[Exposed to the Elements]]
* [[Leitmotif]] - 'Courage Becoming Resolve'
* [[Leitmotif]]: "Courage Becoming Resolve".
* [[Names to Know In Anime]] - [[Megan Hollingshead]]
* [[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.
* [[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.
'''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]]
* [[Bishonen]]
* [[Leitmotif]] - 'Absolute Freedom'
* [[Leitmotif]]: "Absolute Freedom".
* [[Ineffectual Loner]]
* [[Ineffectual Loner]]
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* [[Infinity+1 Sword]]: {{spoiler|The Demonbrand}}.
* [[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.
* [[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.
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* [[Infinity Plus One Sword]]: {{spoiler|The Demonbrand}}
* [[Names to Know In Anime]] - [[Isshin Chiba]]
* [[Names to Know in Anime]]: [[Isshin Chiba]].
* [[The Stoic]]
* [[The Stoic]]
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* [[White-Haired Pretty Boy]]: Silver-grayish, with ''blue and pink streaks''.
* [[That One Sidequest]]: Upgrading his Falcata is no easy feat.
** Only in terms of getting the materials for it, especially the specific type of Mullock needed to complete the quest, you just need to spam Blunt Strike many times in battle (Blunt Strike does no damage and may paralyze the enemy)
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* [[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 [[Not Good With People|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...
'''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 [[Not Good with People|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.
* [[Brown Eyes]]: Paired with brown hair.
* [[Friend to All Living Things]]
* [[Friend to All Living Things]]
* [[Leitmotif]] - 'The Pure Guardian'
* [[Leitmotif]]: "The Pure Guardian".
* [[Names to Know In Anime]] - [[Karen Strassman]]
* [[Names to Know in Anime]]: [[Karen Strassman]].
* [[Not Good With People]]
* [[Not Good with People]]
* [[Secret Legacy]] - As {{spoiler|[[Rags to Royalty|the princess of Melvir]], raised by Eule to evade assassins who have been after her since infancy.}}
* [[Secret Legacy]]: As {{spoiler|[[Rags to Royalty|the princess of Melvir]], raised by Eule to evade assassins who have been after her since infancy}}.
* [[The Stoic]]
* [[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. [[Cowardly Sidekick|Dowd]] is his best friend, while [[Tsundere|Farah]] is his [[Love Interest]].
'''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. [[Cowardly Sidekick|Dowd]] is his best friend, while [[Tsundere|Farah]] is his [[Love Interest]].


* [[Leitmotif]] - 'I'll Take All The Treasure!'
* [[Leitmotif]]: "I'll Take All The Treasure!".
* [[Loveable Rogue]]
* [[Loveable Rogue]]
* [[Perpetual Poverty]]
* [[Perpetual Poverty]]
* [[Pointy Ears]] - In ''Minstrel Song''. Actually appears to be a fairly common trait in Kjaraht.
* [[Pointy Ears]]: In ''Minstrel Song''. Actually appears to be a fairly common trait in Kjaraht.
* {{spoiler|[[Roaring Rampage of Revenge]] - If you let go of Dowd early on and rest as a certain Inn during the Assassin's Guild quest, an assassin ambushes Jamil in his sleep; after dealing the fatal blow, Jamil finds out that the assassin was a [[Brainwashed and Crazy]] Dowd; he then vows revenge against the Assassin's Guild, and in effect, Saruin.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Roaring Rampage of Revenge]]: If you let go of Dowd early on and rest as a certain Inn during the Assassin's Guild quest, an assassin ambushes Jamil in his sleep; after dealing the fatal blow, Jamil finds out that the assassin was a [[Brainwashed and Crazy]] Dowd; he then vows revenge against the Assassin's Guild, and in effect, Saruin}}.
* [[Self Deprecating Humor]] - "The best thieves stay out of trouble. Then there's me..."
* [[Self Deprecating Humor]]: "The best thieves stay out of trouble. Then there's me..."
* [[Tsurime Eyes]]
* [[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...
'''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...
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* [[Bare Your Midriff]]
* [[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.
* [[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'
* [[Leitmotif]]: "Pupil of Passion, Dance of Enchantment"
* [[Names to Know In Anime]] - [[Emi Shinohara]]
* [[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.
* [[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]]).
* [[White-Haired Pretty Girl]]: In ''Minstrel Song'' (originally a [[Fiery Redhead]]).


=== Other Recruitable Characters ===
== 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...
'''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...
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* [[All Myths Are True]]
* [[All Myths Are True]]
* [[Bishonen]]
* [[Bishonen]]
* {{spoiler|[[God Was My Co Pilot]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[God Was My Co-Pilot]]}}
* [[Mister Exposition]]: When talked to, he tells tales about the people and events in Mardias, as well as playing songs.
* [[Mister Exposition]]
* [[Names to Know In Anime]] - [[Liam O Brien]]
* [[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.
'''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.
* [[The Ace]]: Albert worries about her being a better fighter.
* [[Aloof Big Brother|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.
* [[Aloof Big Brother|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]]
* [[Cool Big Sis]]
* [[Lady of War]]
* [[Lady of War]]
* [[Names to Know In Anime]] - [[Michelle Ruff]]
* [[Names to Know in Anime]]: [[Michelle Ruff]].
* [[Rebellious Princess]]
* [[Rebellious Princess]]
* [[You Go Girl]]
* [[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.
'''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]]
* [[The Ace]]
* [[Bishonen]]
* [[Bishonen]]
* [[Black Knight]]
* [[Black Knight]]
* [[Guide Dang It]] - Not just recruiting him, but {{spoiler|preventing him from slaying the Dragon Knight}}
* [[Guide Dang It]]: Not just recruiting him, but {{spoiler|preventing him from slaying the Dragon Knight}}.
* [[Knight in Shining Armor]]
* [[Knight in Shining Armor]]
* {{spoiler|[[Nice Job Breaking It Hero]] - His abruptly showing up to slay the Dragon Knight.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Nice Job Breaking It, Hero]]: His abruptly showing up to slay the Dragon Knight}}.
* [[The Stoic]]
* [[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.
'''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.
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* [[Bishonen]]
* [[Bishonen]]
* [[Justice Will Prevail]]
* [[Justice Will Prevail]]
* [[Names to Know In Anime]] - [[Soichiro Hoshi]] / [[Liam O Brien]]
* [[Names to Know in Anime]]: [[Soichiro Hoshi]]/[[Liam O'Brien]].


'''Guella Ha''' -- A [[Lizard Folk|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.
'''Guella Ha''' -- A [[Lizard Folk|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.
* [[Bare-Fisted Monk]]: The best setup for him.
* [[Lizard Folk]]
* [[Lizard Folk]]
* [[Odd Friendship]] - With Hawke
* [[Odd Friendship]]: With Hawke.
* [[Sssssnaketalk]]
* [[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 [[BFS|Ice Sword]]...
'''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 [[BFS|Ice Sword]]...


* [[Holier Than Thou]] - Only if {{spoiler|you have a lot of favor with the evil Gods; he insults your 'unclean hands' then.}}
* [[Holier Than Thou]]: Only if {{spoiler|you have a lot of favor with the evil Gods; he insults your 'unclean hands' then}}.
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* {{spoiler|[[Video Game Cruelty Potential]]: Killing him to get the Ice Sword. Also, one of the alternatives -- recruiting him and taking him to Pyrix, forcing him to watch as the Elemental Lord destroys it -- can feel like a real [[Kick the Dog]] moment just because he looks so ''depressed''}}.
* [[Never Live It Down]] - In a sense; he's mainly known for {{spoiler|how you can ''kill him'' to get the Ice Sword.}}
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* {{spoiler|[[Video Game Cruelty Potential]] - Killing him to get the Ice Sword. Also, one of the alternatives -- recruiting him and taking him to Pyrix, forcing him to watch as the Elemental Lord destroys it -- can feel like a real [[Kick the Dog]] moment just because he looks so ''depressed''.}}




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* [[Cute Witch]]
* [[Cute Witch]]
* [[Genki Girl]]
* [[Genki Girl]]
* [[Names to Know In Anime]] - [[Yuko Goto]]
* [[Names to Know in Anime]]: [[Yūko Gotō]].
* [[Robe and Wizard Hat]]
* [[Robe and Wizard Hat]]


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* [[Crutch Character]]
* [[Crutch Character]]
* [[Everythings Worse With Bears]]
* [[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.
'''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.
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* [[Big Badass Wolf]]
* [[Big Badass Wolf]]
* [[Crutch Character]]
* [[Crutch Character]]
* {{spoiler|[[The Reveal]]: This wolf is actually Eres in a disguise.}}
* {{spoiler|[[The Reveal]]: This wolf is actually Eres in a disguise}}.


'''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. {{spoiler|In fact, he actually asks Gray to look after Claudia in both their scenarios, though whether he accepts is up to the player.}}
'''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. {{spoiler|In fact, he actually asks Gray to look after Claudia in both their scenarios, though whether he accepts is up to the player}}.


* {{spoiler|[[James Bondage]] - For a knight, he sure seems to get in trouble a fair amount...}}
* {{spoiler|[[James Bondage]]: For a knight, he sure seems to get in trouble a fair amount}}...


'''Patrick''' -- The snooty treasurer of the Bafal Empire. Startlingly laidback and unconcerned by things that you would ''assume'' he'd be worried about, like {{spoiler|gold being stolen from the mine...}} {{spoiler|Becomes recruitable after getting framed for embezzlement and placed under house arrest.}}
'''Patrick''' -- The snooty treasurer of the Bafal Empire. Startlingly laidback and unconcerned by things that you would ''assume'' he'd be worried about, like {{spoiler|gold being stolen from the mine}}... {{spoiler|Becomes recruitable after getting framed for embezzlement and placed under house arrest}}.


* [[Deadpan Snarker]]
* [[Deadpan Snarker]]
* [[Upperclass Twit]]
* [[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. {{spoiler|In Jamil's scenario, ends up [[Brainwashed and Crazy]] for a [[Player Punch]] -- one that's ''required'' if you want to [[Guide Dang It|make him recruitable]].}}
'''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. {{spoiler|In Jamil's scenario, ends up [[Brainwashed and Crazy]] for a [[Player Punch]] -- one that's ''required'' if you want to [[Guide Dang It|make him recruitable]]}}.


* {{spoiler|[[Brainwashed and Crazy]]}} - In Jamil's scenario.
* {{spoiler|[[Brainwashed and Crazy]]}}: In Jamil's scenario.
* [[Cowardly Lion]]
* [[Cowardly Lion]]
* [[Cowardly Sidekick]]
* [[Cowardly Sidekick]]
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* [[Action Girl]]
* [[Action Girl]]
* {{spoiler|[[I Will Wait for You]] - At the end of Jamil's scenario, argues with her mother that [[You Have Waited Long Enough|she]] ''[[You Have Waited Long Enough|hasn't]]'' [[You Have Waited Long Enough|waited long enough]] for him to get back.}}
* {{spoiler|[[I Will Wait for You]]: At the end of Jamil's scenario, argues with her mother that [[You Have Waited Long Enough|she]] ''[[You Have Waited Long Enough|hasn't]]'' [[You Have Waited Long Enough|waited long enough]] for him to get back}}.
* [[Tsundere]] - Type A towards Jamil.
* [[Tsundere]]: Type A towards Jamil.
* [[Tsurime Eyes]]
* [[Tsurime Eyes]]


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* [[Eyes Always Shut]]
* [[Eyes Always Shut]]
* [[Intrepid Merchant]]
* [[Intrepid Merchant]]
* [[Names to Know In Anime]] - [[Daisuke Sakaguchi]]
* [[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.
'''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.


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* [[Guide Dang It]]
* [[Hot Amazon]]
* [[Hot Amazon]]
* {{spoiler|[[Our Dragons Are Different]]}}
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* [[Guide Dang It]]
* {{spoiler|[[Our Dragons Are Different]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Really Seven Hundred Years Old]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Really Seven Hundred Years Old]]}}


'''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...
'''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]]
* [[Adventurer Archaeologist]]
* {{spoiler|[[The Mole]] - [[Bad Powers Bad People|Like it wasn't obvious?]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[The Mole]]: [[Bad Powers, Bad People|Like it wasn't obvious]]}}?


'''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.
'''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.
* [[Guide Dang It]]
* [[Magic Knight]]
* [[Magic Knight]]


'''Darque''' -- A wanderer who has lost his memories, with [[Identity Amnesia|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 {{spoiler|is more complex than one might think, given how he's had a powerful soul trapped inside of him; which soul eventually comes to the forefront depends on the player's actions...}}
'''Darque''' -- A wanderer who has lost his memories, with [[Identity Amnesia|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 {{spoiler|is more complex than one might think, given how he's had a powerful soul trapped inside of him; which soul eventually comes to the forefront depends on the player's actions}}...


* [[Amnesiac Dissonance]]
* [[Amnesiac Dissonance]]
* {{spoiler|[[Evil Redhead]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Evil Redhead]]}}
* [[Gameplay Guided Amnesia]] - Though a slightly different form, as {{spoiler|how Darque's stats develop determine which memories he recovers...}}
* [[Gameplay-Guided Amnesia]]: Though a slightly different form, as {{spoiler|how Darque's stats develop determine which memories he recovers}}...
* [[Guide Dang It]] - Only shows up during a [[New Game Plus]], and has to be unlocked for subsequent playthroughs first...
* [[Guide Dang It]]: Only shows up during a [[New Game+]], and has to be unlocked for subsequent playthroughs first...
* [[Identity Amnesia]]
* [[Identity Amnesia]]
* [[Names to Know In Anime]] - [[Keiji Fujiwara]] / [[Kirk Thornton]]
* [[Names to Know in Anime]]: [[Keiji Fujiwara]]/[[Kirk Thornton]].
* {{spoiler|[[Our Souls Are Different]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Our Souls Are Different]]}}
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* {{spoiler|[[Split Personality]] - Via possession}}
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* {{spoiler|[[Split Personality Takeover]] - If you favor Aldora}}
* [[Quest for Identity]]
* [[Quest for Identity]]
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* {{spoiler|[[Split Personality]]: Via possession}}.
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* {{spoiler|[[Split Personality Takeover]]: If you favor Aldora}}.


{{spoiler|'''Aldora''' -- A powerful sorceress from a bygone age}}
{{spoiler|'''Aldora''' -- A powerful sorceress from a bygone age}}.
* {{spoiler|[[Ascend to A Higher Plane of Existence]]: When you complete the game with her in control of Darque's body it's assumed that she becomes a star like Mirsa's comrades}}
* {{spoiler|[[Ascend to a Higher Plane of Existence]]: When you complete the game with her in control of Darque's body, it's assumed that she becomes a star like Mirsa's comrades}}.
* {{spoiler|[[Curtains Match the Window]]: Orange Hair and Eyes}}
* {{spoiler|[[Curtains Match the Window]]: Orange hair and eyes}}.
* {{spoiler|[[Fashionable Asymmetry]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Fashionable Asymmetry]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Guide Dang It]]: You have to clear the main story with her as Darque's dominant personality.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Guide Dang It]]: You have to clear the main story with her as Darque's dominant personality}}.
* {{spoiler|[[New Game Plus]]: of a [[New Game Plus]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[New Game+]]: Of a [[New Game+]]}}.
* {{spoiler|[[Sealed Good in A Can]]: Before you can unlock her she will be sealed inside Darque, she was first sealed in Purgatory}}
* {{spoiler|[[Sealed Good in a Can]]: Before you can unlock her, she will be sealed inside Darque; she was first sealed in Purgatory}}.
* {{spoiler|[[Split Personality Takeover]]: Once Darque hits 50 INT, she becomes the dominant personality}}
* {{spoiler|[[Split Personality Takeover]]: Once Darque hits 50 INT, she becomes the dominant personality}}.


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


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


=== Other Important Characters ===
== 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.
'''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.


* {{spoiler|[[Senseless Sacrifice]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Senseless Sacrifice]]}}
* [[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.
'''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.
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* [[Lawful Stupid]]
* [[Lawful Stupid]]


'''Constance''' -- Theodore's beautiful daughter and Raphael's [[Love Interests|Love Interest]]. The two of them put the 'Romance' into ''[[Romancing Sa Ga]]''. Thankfully a lot more sensible than her father.
'''Constance''' -- Theodore's beautiful daughter and Raphael's [[Love Interests|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]]
* [[Names to Know in Anime]]: [[Junko Minagawa]].
* [[The Ojou]]
* [[The Ojou]]
* [[Pimped Out Dress]]
* [[Pimped-Out Dress]]
* [[White Haired Pretty Girl]]
* [[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. {{spoiler|Also, Raphael's father.}}
'''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. {{spoiler|Also, Raphael's father}}.


* [[Cool Old Guy]]
* [[Cool Old Guy]]
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* [[Because Destiny Says So]]
* [[Because Destiny Says So]]
* [[Mister Exposition|Miss Exposition]]
* [[Mister Exposition|Miss Exposition]]
* [[Playing With Fire]]
* [[Playing with Fire]]
* [[Reasonable Authority Figure]]
* [[Reasonable Authority Figure]]
* [[White Haired Pretty Girl]]
* [[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...
'''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...


* {{spoiler|[[Hidden Elf Village]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Hidden Elf Village]]}}
* [[Wasteland Elder]]
* [[Wasteland Elder]]


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


* {{spoiler|[[Luke I Am Your Father]] - Claudia's biological father}}
* {{spoiler|[[Luke, I Am Your Father]]: Claudia's biological father}}.
* [[Reasonable Authority Figure]]
* [[Reasonable Authority Figure]]


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* [[Mister Exposition|Miss Exposition]]
* [[Mister Exposition|Miss Exposition]]


'''Monica''' -- A lovely young woman who lives in Loban. Oddly, she strongly resembles Monica from ''[[Romancing Sa ga 3]]''...
'''Monica''' -- A lovely young woman who lives in Loban.


* [[Expy]]: Oddly, she strongly resembles Monica from ''[[Romancing SaGa 3]]''...
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* [[Expy]]
* [[Names to Know In Anime]] - [[Yuko Goto]]
* [[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...
'''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]]
* [[Jerkass]]
* {{spoiler|[[Killed Off for Real]] - If you choose to execute him during 'Wuhan's Secret'.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Killed Off for Real]]: If you choose to execute him during 'Wuhan's Secret'}}.
* [[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.
'''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.


* {{spoiler|[[Body Double]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Body Double]]}}
* [[Smug Snake]]
* [[Smug Snake]]
* {{spoiler|[[Virgin Sacrifice]] - Part and parcel of the whole 'worshipping Strom' thing.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Virgin Sacrifice]]: Part and parcel of the whole 'worshipping Strom' thing}}.


'''Nataly''' -- Barbara's friend and fellow entertainer. Barely mentioned in the game, but plays a much larger role in [[No Export for You|the Ultimania volumes]]. May have been intended as a playable character, only to get cut.
'''Nataly''' -- Barbara's friend and fellow entertainer. Barely mentioned in the game, but plays a much larger role in [[No Export for You|the Ultimania volumes]]. May have been intended as a playable character, only to get cut.
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'''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.
'''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]]
* [[Dark-Skinned Blond]]
* {{spoiler|[[Our Mermaids Are Different]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Our Mermaids Are Different]]}}


'''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. {{spoiler|Eventually revealed to be the mortal form of Schirach, the Goddess of Darkness, kept in check by the Diamond Fatestone.}}
'''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. {{spoiler|Eventually revealed to be the mortal form of Schirach, the Goddess of Darkness, kept in check by the Diamond Fatestone}}.


* [[Broken Bird]]
* [[Broken Bird]]
* [[Doom Magnet]]
* [[Doom Magnet]]
* [[Names to Know In Anime]] - [[Junko Minagawa]]
* [[Names to Know in Anime]]: [[Junko Minagawa]].
* {{spoiler|[[Really Seven Hundred Years Old]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Really Seven Hundred Years Old]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Sealed Evil in A Can]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Sealed Evil in a Can]]}}
* [[Tall Dark and Bishoujo]]
* [[Tall, Dark and Bishoujo]]


=== The Benevolent Gods ===
== 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. [[Big Screwed Up Family|Saruin, Schirach and Death are all his siblings]]. Governs Light and Cosmology; his temple is in Melvir, capital of the Bafal Empire.
'''Elore''' -- Known as the father of the gods; became their leader after the war between the gods and the departure of the ancient ones. [[Big Screwed-Up Family|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 [[Team Mom|mother of most of the pantheon]]. Benevolent and nurturing, and governs Terrology. A temple devoted to her worship is located in Crystal City. {{spoiler|Guided the ancestors of the Taralians and Terranites to Merholm during the war with the three evil gods, sheltering them in her underground temple so that they survived [[After the End]]. When Saruin stirs, guides the Taralians back to safety; the Terranites [[Hidden Elf Village|never left]].}}
'''Nisa''' -- Goddess of the Earth, and [[Team Mom|mother of most of the pantheon]]. Benevolent and nurturing, and governs Terrology. A temple devoted to her worship is located in Crystal City. {{spoiler|Guided the ancestors of the Taralians and Terranites to Merholm during the war with the three evil gods, sheltering them in her underground temple so that they survived [[After the End]]. When Saruin stirs, guides the Taralians back to safety; the Terranites [[Hidden Elf Village|never left]]}}.


'''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.
'''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]] - {{spoiler|The Nymph Statues.}}
* [[Berserk Button]]: {{spoiler|The Nymph Statues}}.
* [[Disproportionate Retribution]] - Against {{spoiler|the family who fished up the Nymph Statues and tried to sell them. Possibly [[Justified]] by the [[Backstory]] [[All Myths Are True|myth]] that implies the statues are [[Taken for Granite|three of his daughters]].}}
* [[Disproportionate Retribution]]: Against {{spoiler|the family who fished up the Nymph Statues and tried to sell them. Possibly [[Justified]] by the [[Backstory]] [[All Myths Are True|myth]] that implies the statues are [[Taken for Granite|three of his daughters]]}}.


'''Cyril''' -- God of the wood. Reclusive, he has no temple, preferring instead the forest of Mazewood.
'''Cyril''' -- God of the wood. Reclusive, he has no temple, preferring instead the forest of Mazewood.
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'''Eres''' -- Cyril's lover and fellow goddess of nature; like Cyril, she has no temple dedicated to her followers.
'''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. {{spoiler|In fact, Wuhan hid his secret harem inside her temple.}}
'''Amut''' -- Goddess of love who governs the power of Illusions, as well as some Bewitchery. Her temple is located in North Estamir. {{spoiler|In fact, Wuhan hid his secret harem inside her temple}}.


'''Mirsa''' -- Human hero of the last war with Saruin. [[Heroic Sacrifice|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.
'''Mirsa''' -- Human hero of the last war with Saruin. [[Heroic Sacrifice|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]]
* [[Ascend to a Higher Plane of Existence]]
* [[Heroic Sacrifice]]
* [[Heroic Sacrifice]]


=== The Forces of Saruin ===
== The Forces of Saruin ==


'''Saruin''' -- The [[Big Bad|Big Bad Evil]] [[Jerkass Gods|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.
'''Saruin''' -- The [[Big Bad|Big Bad Evil]] [[Jerkass Gods|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]]
* [[Big Bad]]
* [[Sealed Evil in A Can]]
* [[Sealed Evil in a Can]]
* Wangst: The first thing he do after he appears is complaining how he lose his power.


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


* {{spoiler|[[Deal With the Devil]] - "It is yours... [[Power For A Price|for a price]]."}}
* {{spoiler|[[Deal with the Devil]]: "It is yours... [[Power For A Price|for a price]]."}}
* {{spoiler|[[Enemy Mine]] - Helps the hero seal away the Soulgutter when it gets loose by teaching them the proper rite.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Enemy Mine]]: Helps the hero seal away the Soulgutter when it gets loose by teaching them the proper rite}}.
* [[The Grim Reaper]]
* [[The Grim Reaper]]
* {{spoiler|[[Human Sacrifice]] - Which can be performed by ''[[Video Game Cruelty Potential|the player]]'', sacrificing the second in your party line for power.}}
* {{spoiler|[[Human Sacrifice]]: Which can be performed by ''[[Video Game Cruelty Potential|the player]]'', sacrificing the second in your party line for power}}.
* [[Stronger Sibling]]
* [[Stronger Sibling]]


'''Schirach''' -- Sister of Saruin, Death and Elore. {{spoiler|Was [[Humanity Ensues|turned human]] by Elore following the last war, and had her powers sealed away by the Black Diamond. [[Who Wants to Live Forever|Eventually became a]] [[Broken Bird]], and [[New Game Plus|gradually befriends the heroes]], before one of Saruin's Minions tracks her down...}}
'''Schirach''' -- Sister of Saruin, Death and Elore. {{spoiler|Was [[Humanity Ensues|turned human]] by Elore following the last war, and had her powers sealed away by the Black Diamond. [[Who Wants to Live Forever?|Eventually became a]] [[Broken Bird]], and [[New Game+|gradually befriends the heroes]], before one of Saruin's Minions tracks her down}}...


* {{spoiler|[[Evil Makeover]] - It's positively [[Stripperiffic]]!}}
* {{spoiler|[[Evil Makeover]]: It's positively [[Stripperiffic]]}}!
* {{spoiler|[[Restraining Bolt]] - The Diamond Fatestone}}
* {{spoiler|[[Restraining Bolt]]: The Diamond Fatestone}}.
* {{spoiler|[[Sealed Evil in A Can]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Sealed Evil in a Can]]}}
* [[Stronger Sibling]]
* [[Stronger Sibling]]
* {{spoiler|[[Who Wants to Live Forever]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Who Wants to Live Forever?]]}}


'''Minions Scorn, Strife and Spite''' -- Three agents of Saruin working towards his revival. Interested in gathering the [[Mineral MacGuffin|Fatestones]] for their own ends. {{spoiler|Mainly, offering them up to their master to make him ''even stronger''.}} Responsible for most of the problems currently plaguing Mardias.
'''Minions Scorn, Strife and Spite''' -- Three agents of Saruin working towards his revival. Interested in gathering the [[Mineral MacGuffin|Fatestones]] for their own ends. {{spoiler|Mainly, offering them up to their master to make him ''even stronger''}}. Responsible for most of the problems currently plaguing Mardias.


* [[Badass Long Robe]]
* [[Badass Long Robe]]
* [[Evil Minions]]
* [[Evil Minions]]
* [[Goldfish Poop Gang]] - [[Subverted]]; [[That One Boss|these guys are]] ''[[That One Boss|tough]]''! {{spoiler|Try Fighting all 3 at once}}
* [[Goldfish Poop Gang]]: [[Subverted]]: [[That One Boss|these guys are]] ''[[That One Boss|tough]]''! {{spoiler|Try Fighting all 3 at once}}.
* [[Manipulative Bastard]]
* [[Manipulative Bastard]]
* [[That One Boss]] - Fighting one of these guys can often prove the hardest part of a quest.
* [[Theme Naming]]
* [[Theme Naming]]


=== Other Villains ===
== 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''' -- 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.


* [[Kill Em All]]
* [[Pirate]]
* [[The Butcher]]
* [[The Butcher]]
* [[The Rival]]
* [[Kill'Em All]]
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* [[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.
'''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]]
* [[Evil Chancellor]]
* [[Obviously Evil]] - Just ''barely'' keeps up a pretense of civility; {{spoiler|to their credit, it doesn't seem like anyone's really fooled, but politics make everything complicated.}}
* [[Obviously Evil]]: Just ''barely'' keeps up a pretense of civility; {{spoiler|to their credit, it doesn't seem like anyone's really fooled, but politics make everything complicated}}.
* [[Smug Snake]]
* [[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. {{spoiler|The Ultimania states that the storm was never lifted around the island and the old man he released had magic on him so that he acted as a key to break through the storm.}}
'''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. {{spoiler|The Ultimania states that the storm was never lifted around the island, and the old man he released had magic on him so that he acted as a key to break through the storm}}.


* [[Awesome Backpack]]: Ewei essentially carries a giant cooler on his back
* [[Awesome Backpack]]: Ewei essentially carries a giant cooler on his back
* [[Complete Monster]]
* [[Evil Laugh]]
* [[Evil Laugh]]
* [[Fashionable Asymmetry]]: White on his left side and Black on his right side of his clothes.
* [[Fashionable Asymmetry]]: White on his left side and Black on his right side of his clothes.
* [[Flunky Boss]]
* [[Flunky Boss]]
* [[Gone Horribly Right]] - {{spoiler|His test subjects were able to stop aging, but are in an irreversible coma as a side effect}}
* [[Gone Horribly Right]]: {{spoiler|His test subjects were able to stop aging, but are in an irreversible coma as a side effect}}.
* [[Mad Scientist]]
* [[Mad Scientist]]
* [[Professor Guinea Pig]] - The Ultimania states that he infused monster cells into himself to slow the aging process.
* [[Professor Guinea Pig]]: The Ultimania states that he infused monster cells into himself to slow the aging process.
* [[Scrappy Level]] - The ''whole stinking tower''.
* [[That One Boss]] - He make Miguel's long speech from [[Chrono Cross]] a joke as the scene preceding his fight cannot be skipped unlike Miguel's in which you can run then fight him again. And that's just before you fight him, during the battle he has 2 allies that must be killed before you can attack him. And they respawn every 2nd turn if both are killed. He uses Aegis, which negates attribute based damage, Uses powerful hit all magic which can stun you also, and he can Heal Himself in battle. Also his flunkies can temporarily knock out your characters.


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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 you have a lot of favor with the evil Gods; he insults your 'unclean hands' then.
  • Video Game Cruelty Potential: Killing him to get the Ice Sword. Also, one of the alternatives -- recruiting him and taking him to Pyrix, forcing him to watch as the Elemental Lord destroys it -- can feel like a real Kick the Dog moment just because he looks so depressed.


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.

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.

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.

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. In fact, he actually asks Gray to look after Claudia in both their scenarios, though whether he accepts is up to the player.

  • James Bondage: For a knight, he sure seems to get in trouble a fair amount...

Patrick -- The snooty treasurer of the Bafal Empire. Startlingly laidback and unconcerned by things that you would assume he'd be worried about, like gold being stolen from the mine... Becomes recruitable after getting framed for embezzlement and placed under house arrest.

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, ends up Brainwashed and Crazy for a Player Punch -- one that's required if you want to make him recruitable.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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 is more complex than one might think, given how he's had a powerful soul trapped inside of him; which soul eventually comes to the forefront depends on the player's actions...

Aldora -- A powerful sorceress from a bygone age.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. Also, Raphael's father.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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

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...

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.

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.

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.

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. Eventually revealed to be the mortal form of Schirach, the Goddess of Darkness, kept in check by the Diamond Fatestone.

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. Guided the ancestors of the Taralians and Terranites to Merholm during the war with the three evil gods, sheltering them in her underground temple so that they survived After the End. When Saruin stirs, guides the Taralians back to safety; the Terranites never left.

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.

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. In fact, Wuhan hid his secret harem inside her temple.

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.

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.

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

Schirach -- Sister of Saruin, Death and Elore. Was turned human by Elore following the last war, and had her powers sealed away by the Black Diamond. Eventually became a Broken Bird, and gradually befriends the heroes, before one of Saruin's Minions tracks her down...

Minions Scorn, Strife and Spite -- Three agents of Saruin working towards his revival. Interested in gathering the Fatestones for their own ends. Mainly, offering them up to their master to make him even stronger. Responsible for most of the problems currently plaguing Mardias.

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.

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.

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. The Ultimania states that the storm was never lifted around the island, and the old man he released had magic on him so that he acted as a key to break through the storm.

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