The Six Clans of the Grasslands
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Karaya Clan
For Lucia see Suikoden Recurring Characters, and for Martha, Suikoden III Miscellaneous. In General
- Cool Sword: Their prefered weapon. However Chief Lucia prefers a whip and Hugo uses a knife.
- Doomed Hometown: Karaya Village is burned down by the Zexen Knights during their escape from the Lizard Clan in the first Chapter.
- Glass Cannon: In Suikoden II, a generic Karaya Unit has 10 ATK but only 3 DEF.
- Magical Native American: The Karaya Tribe is said to have the ability to speak with spirits.
- Sour Supporter: To Chris, if she is chosen as the new Flame Champion. They agree to cooperate but still hold a grudge against her for Lulu's death and the destruction of their village.
Hugo
Tensyo Star
- Blow You Away: Starts the game with a Wind Rune attached.
- Brought Down to Normal: Hugo is the last character to have his True Rune stolen by Luc. He loses it during the invasion of Brass Castle, but recovers it in the final dungeon.
- A Child Shall Lead Them: He is the canonical successor to the title of Flame Champion and the new leader of the Fire Bringer.
- Chronic Hero Syndrome: Of the three, he's the one with classic old fashioned heroism. He's gotta help someone in trouble.
- Elemental Powers: Canonically, he will inherit the True Fire Rune. But depending on who you choose as the TFR successor, he'll either have the True Lightning Rune (If the player chose Geddoe) or the the True Water Rune (If the player chose Chris). He is also the only one of the three main characters who has access to inheriting all three Runes.
- Expy: He doesn't have the Tenkai star (which, in a departure from the series norm, is held by Supporting Protagonist Thomas) but his characterization and backstory mirror nearly every other protagonist in the mainline series far more than the other two potential protagonists: Teenaged son/ward of a noble/royal house who is thrown into the local conflict by way of a series of events that see him banished from his childhood home, with an upbringing that left him practiced but largely inexperienced in combat (in which his weapon of choice is not a traditional RPG protagonist weapon) encounters and inherits a True Rune with impressive power but a checkered backstory, and is thrust into at least a symbolic leadership role of the game's 108 Stars of Destiny. Given that novelizations make him the canon successor to the Flame Champion, this probably wasn't accidental.
- Heroic Bastard: It's implied by the timeline (and the fact that no one seems to know Hugo's father's identity) that he was conceived while Lucia was aiding Highland in the war against Jowston during Suikoden II.
- Kid Hero: He's 14 during the events of Suikoden III.
- The Leader: As the canon inheritor of the True Fire Rune and successor of the original Flame Champion, Hugo leads the allies Grasslands during the Second Fire Bringer War.
- Legacy Character: He is the one who canonically wears the True Fire Rune and becames the sucessor of the Flame Champion.
- Lightning Bruiser: He's fast, he's powerful, and he has a griffin.
- Oblivious to Love: Hugo isn't aware that Belle has a crush for him.
- Reverse Grip: Typically holds his knife this way.
- Royals Who Actually Do Something: Being the son of Chief Lucia, Hugo is be something of a prince (Melville calls him a "Duke" during his sidequest) and still take orders and fight in the frontlines. Justified as, according to Aila, for the Karaya Tribe members only the Chief is above them; everyone else is equal.
- Warrior Prince: Is son of the Karayan chief, Lucia.
Fubar (Hoover)
Tenku Star
- Big Damn Heroes: Provides one at the end of Hugo's diplomatic mission to Vinay del Zexay.
- "Blind Idiot" Translation: His Japanese name ( フーバー - hoover) was translated as "Fubar".
- Blow You Away: Can creates hurricares with his Shining Wind Rune.
- Combination Attack: Fubar can perform the "Wild Roar" unite attack with Hallec.
- Intellectual Animal: Fubar clearly understands things said to him but can only respond with bird cries.
- Non-Human Sidekick: To Hugo.
- Our Gryphons Are Different: A classical griffin.
- Power-Up Mount: Put Hugo on a team with him, and Hugo will ride and attack simultaneously with him.
- Team Pet: For Hugo's chapters.
- Suspiciously Similar Substitute: Of Feather, Ayda's heroic griffon from Suikoden II.
- The Unintelligible: Since he is a griffon, he can only say "Kweee!"
Lulu
- Ambiguous Situation: In Luc's chapter, it is revealed that Sarah cast a "force field of anger", which reacts to human emotion, during the massacre on village. This is used to justify Borus rampage, but since Hugo, Lulu and Chris were at the village at the same time as him, Sarah's spell could (or not) have influenced their actions too.
- Blow You Away: Has a Sword of Cyclone Rune attached.
- Dead Sidekick: To Hugo. Chris killed him during the raid on Karaya Village. Hugo spends a good portion of his chapters wanting revenge.
- Eyes Always Shut: In his artwork.
- Guest-Star Party Member: He is only playable in Hugo's first chapter, for obvious reasons.
- Not a Morning Person: He is a heavy sleeper, as seen during Melville side quest.
- Sacrificial Lion: Lulu is Hugo's best friend, a playable character and was given about the same amount of screen time as him and Sgt. Joe before being killed by Chris in the end Chapter 1. His death deeply affect his mother and triggers Hugo's desire for kill Chris and avenge him.
Aila
Teni Star
- Aloof Archer: Despite her age, Aila is a stoic and analytical archer.
- Combat Medic: With her Shield Rune, a watered-down version of the Bright Shield Rune from Suikoden II.
- Dishing Out Dirt: Aila also has an Earth Rune.
- Fish out of Water: She is a teenage native Karayan traveling with a bunch of stoic mercenaries.
- Magical Native American: She is Karayan and has the ability to speak with the elemental spirits.
- Morality Pet: Anti-Hero example, as her presence in Geddoe's group after the destruction of her village help them band together to help the heroes, rather than just follow their missions for Harmonia.
- My Significance Sense Is Tingling: Her strong intuition allows her to detect Sarah's sorcery being used.
- Sweet Tooth: The girl loves her soda.
- Trademark Favourite Food: Well, favourite drink. She ends up falling in love with soda when she's introduced to it in Harmonia.
Jimba
Jimba / Wyatt Lightfellow
Tenfu Star
- Big Brother Mentor: To Lulu, as Jimba was "adopted" by Luce.
- Duel Boss: Fight Chris in a duel during her Chapter 2.
- Fetch Quest: Asks Hugo to deliver his pentacle to the Lighfellow house.
- Guest-Star Party Member: He is only playable during a portion of Chapter 4.
- I'm Dying, Please Take My MacGuffin: He gives the true Water Rune to Chris (or Hugo) before dying.
- Knight in Shining Armor: Formerly, though he may still fit as a Karayan example.
- Luke, I Am Your Father: He is Chris father, Wyatt Lightfellow.
- Making a Splash: Has a Water Rune attached. He is also the owner of the True Water Rune, before handing it over to Chris (or Hugo).
- Really 700 Years Old: Thanks to the True Water Rune.
- That Man Is Dead: He's formerly Wyatt Lightfellow.
Beecham
Chiziku Star
- Ascended Extra: Downplayed. Beecham has one speaking line during a war battle in Suikoden II, but no portrait, sprite, or any real importance to the story other than to give Lucia someone to talk to at one point. He was promoted to a full-fledged Star of Destiny in this game, but is a minor character who is Out of Focus during the whole game.
- Bling of War: His Cool Sword is gold.
- Cool Old Guy: A war veteran and Lucia's most trusted soldier.
- Cool Sword: Wields the Khlon Sulagan.
- Every Scar Has a Story: According to Kidd, Beecham got the scar on his face when he saved Lucia. Karayans consider it a mark of honor.
- Older Sidekick: To Lucia, and later, Hugo.
- Old Soldier: Beecham is a war veteran and was present during the Dunan Unification War, which happened 15 years before the events of this game.
- One-Hit KO: Beecham has a Viper Rune attached. It has a 1/3 chance for causing instant death.
- Satellite Character: Beecham is defined by his relationship with his boss, Lucia. All we learn about him is that he is a Master Swordsman and his hobby is bonsai.
Luce
Chiin Star
- Big Fun: A friendly fat woman. Downplayed after Lulu's death, when she becomes a Broken Bird, but still a nice person.
- Deadly Hug: Played for laughs. She gives Lulu a tight hug before he goes with Hugo to Zexen, causing him to beg for the spirits to save him.
- Discount Card: Her "Discount" supporting ability lowers the price of various items.
- Healing Hands: Luce has the "Healing" supporting ability, which restores a little of your parties HP after battle.
- Like a Son to Me: Given that her son is and was Hugo's best friend, she treats Hugo like one of her own. Hugo, for his part, cares deeply for Luce as well as a second mother.
- Parental Substitute: She adopts Jimba as her son. (Ironically, Jimba is actually older than she is. Much older.) She also extends this to Hugo while Lucia is away.
- The Unseen: Not her, but according to Kidd Investigation, Luce has a unnamed husband who is travelling south and a third son who never appears.
Anne
Chisou Star
- And Now for Someone Completely Different: Anne can change the party members during Hugo chapters. After the successor of the Flame Champion moves to Budehuc Castle, she becomes responsible for switching party members.
- Forced Transformation: Has a "Cook" supporting ability, which allows her to turn enemies into food items.
- Healing Hands: Anne has the "Healing" supporting ability, which restores the party HP after battle.
- Lady Drunk: Anne is popular among drinkers and even defeated Joker, Leo and Waif Fu at a drinking game.
Duck Clan
In General
- Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass: The members of this clan looks like characters from Disney Ducks Comic Universe, but are competent fighters.
- Funny Animal: They are anthropomorphic ducks.
Sergeant Jordi / Sgt. Joe
Tenko Star
- Badass Adorable: He may be a cute anthropomorphic duck, but there's a reason he has the same star as Viktor from the first two games. This duck is a career soldier, and it shows.
- Big Brother Mentor: To Hugo and Lulu.
- Cigar Chomper: The manga portrays him as a chain-smoker duck.
- Combination Attack: He can participate in both the "Mounted Attack" (with Shabon) and "Adonis Attack" (with Bazba and Ruby).
- Making a Splash: Has a Water Rune attached.
- Mr. Exposition: In Hugo chapters, Joe explains the situation between the clans and Zexen, and some details of the story of the Flame Champion.
- My Greatest Failure: He blames himself for the death of Lulu. When Lucia begins to ask him to protect Hugo, the Sergeant stops her with a simple, "I don't intend on making the same mistake twice."
- Papa Wolf: He is deeply protective of Hugo and Lulu. When the latter dies, he blames himself.
Rhett
Chikaku Star
- Big Fun: He is a likable Big Eater and a rather chubby duck.
- Brilliant, but Lazy: He and Wilder are competent fighters, but are also very lazy. Joe has to give them a What the Hell, Hero? speech to make them join.
- Fat and Skinny: He is the fat and Wilder is the skinny.
- Those Two Guys: With Wilder.
Wilder
Chitan Star
- Brilliant, but Lazy: Like Rheet, Wilder is a good fighter, but is also lazy.
- Fat and Skinny: The skinny to Rhett's fat.
- Purple Is Powerful: Wilder wears a purple coat.
- Those Two Guys: He and Rheet.
Duck Village Chief
- Everyone Calls Him "Barkeep": Despite being Da Chief, his name is never revealed.
- Fetch Quest: A short one, but Chris and Nash have to find him amongst the other ducks, so he can allows Rhett and Wilder to escort them to Chisa Village.
- Satellite Character: Exaggerated. All you learn about him is that, according to Rheet and Wilder, he has the finest feathers. In-game graphics, he is a generic duck NPC without a face portrait.
Lizard Clan
In General
- Lizard Folk: They are humanoid lizards.
- Mighty Glacier: In battle, they are slow, but also strong and durable.
- Proud Warrior Race Guy: Every member of the Lizard Clan.
Dupa
Tenyu Star
- Berserk Mode: Dupa has a permanently-attached Fury rune.
- Combination Attack: Dupa can particapate in the "Triangle Strike" (with Bazba and Shiba) and the "Clan Leader" attack (with Lucia).
- Da Chief: Becomes the chief of the Lizard Clan after Yuber murders the previous one, Zepon, in order to start a war between Zexen and Grasslands.
- Royals Who Actually Do Something: Is the leader of his clan and a playable character.
- You Are in Command Now: Becomes the chief of the Lizard Clan after Yuber murders the previous one, Zepon, in order to start a war between Zexen and Grasslands.
Bazba
Tenritsu Star
- Blow You Away: Bazba has a permanently attached Cyclone Rune.
- Chick Magnet: Bazba is said to be of the most handsome warriors in his clan and even has his own fan club.
- Combination Attack: Bazba can perform the "Triangle Strike" (with Dupa and Shiba) and the "Adonis Attack" attack (with Sgt. Joe and Ruby).
- Cool Helmet: Wears a pointy helmet.
- Magic Knight: Bazba is unique among the Lizard Clan warriors, as he is the only one who has a magic rune, in addition to being a powerful physical fighter. However this is Downplayed, as Bazba is much better in melee combat that in casting magic.
Shiba
Tenmou Star
- The Big Guy: Shiba
- Combination Attack: Shiba is part of the "Triangle Strike" (with Dupa and Bazba).
- Gentle Giant: Shiba.
- Power at a Price: Has the Warrior Rune attached. It gives half of the wearer's repel capability to attack power.
- Screaming Warrior: Shiba.
Peggi
Chiko Star
- The Blacksmith: His job. Peggi becomes Budehuc Castle blacksmith after being recruited.
- Fetch Quest: To recruit him, you need to give him a new hammer.
- Savage Piercings: Downplayed. He is the only lizard man with one.
Zepon
- Da Chief: Is the chief of the Lizard Clan.
- Sinister Silhouettes: During his meeting with Geddoe.
- Small Role, Big Impact: His death triggers the war between Zexen and Grasslands.
Alma Kinan Clan
In General
- Amazon Brigade: Only females live in the village.
- Automatic Crossbows: Their members weapon. Yum also has a Great Hawk Rune equipped.
- Hidden Remote Village: The village is hidden in the depths of the Kuput Forest and protected by illusions and magic wards.
Yuiri
Tenei Star
- Blow You Away: Has a Wind Rune attached.
- Combination Attack: Yuiri can participate in both the "Alma Kinan" attack (with Yumi) and in the "Lovely Woman" attack (with Lucia and Estella).
- Da Chief: Yuiri is the chief of Alma Kinan village.
Yumi
Tenyu Star
- Combination Attack: She can participate in the "Alma Kinan" attack (with Yuiri).
- Meaningful Name: "Yumi" is the Japanese term for "bow."
Yun
Tenyo Star
- The Heart: She is The Empath of the Alma Kinan tribe.
- Seers: Yun is the shaman of the village and is able to see into the future.
- Thanatos Gambit: Yun is sacrificed during the ritual to break the seal of the True Water Rune, to prevent the Masked Bishop from obtaining it.
Chisha Clan
Sana
- And Now for Someone Completely Different: Sana can change the party members during Chris Chapter 3.
- "Blind Idiot" Translation: A translation error in Geddoe Chapter 3 implies that she is the Flame Champion.
- Healing Hands: In army battles, Sana is a Support Party Member who can heal a unit per turn.
- I Was Quite a Looker: Sana was very beautiful in her youth, as seen in the flashbacks.
Safir Clan
In General
- Hufflepuff House: Despite being one of the Six Clans, not a single member of the Safir appears, not even as NPCs or during the Flame Champion flashbacks, and they role in the story is being killed-off to demonstrate the mighty of the Holy Harmonia army.
- Killed Offscreen: The clan was destroyed by the Harmonian forces, with the help of the Le Buque mantors.
- Worf Effect: Said to be one of the strongest clans, yet they were easily defeated by the Harmonian Army.
