Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King/Characters

The Hero
Trained as a royal guard in the use of spears, swords, and boomerangs, you were forced to leave your kingdom when a curse was placed upon it. A variety of characters will join you on your journey to lift the curse and save the people of your homeland.

When the game begins, you'll be prompted to enter a name (of 8 letters or less) for your hero.

Weapon skills: Sword, Spear, Boomerang, and Fisticuffs.

Special characteristic: Courage brings you special abilities and spells.

Yangus
A turn of events brought you together with this former bandit, and he has come to trust you. He is an imposing figure with a preference for axes, clubs, and scythes.

Weapon skills: Axe, Club, Scythe, and Fisticuffs.

Special characteristic: Humanity gives Yangus special spells and abilities to help his friends.

Jessica
This young sorceress is capable with short blades, whips, and staves as well as her combat spells. She is respected by the members of her small village, but tends to argue with her aristocratic mother.

Weapon skills: Knife, Whip, Staff, and Fisticuffs.

Special characteristic: Sex Appeal gives Jessica the ability to charm enemies.

Angelo
This Templar knight seems to spend more time gambling and chasing women than upholding his oath to protect his church. In addition to his capable hand with recovery spells, he can handle swords, bows, and staves quite well.

Weapon skills: Sword, Bow, Staff, and Fisticuffs.

Special characteristic: Charisma gives Angelo the power to affect monster's souls.

Trode
This companion's strange appearance is made even more odd by the royal tone with which he speaks.