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This is a list of characters in ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''.
This is a list of characters in {{DQ8}}.


==Party Members==
==Party Members==
Most of the characters listed here are playable, though some travel with the party either through the game or temporarily.
*''See main article: [[Party (Dragon Quest VIII)]]
*[[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|Hero]]: The main character, a guard of [[Trodain]] Castle. Has full immunity to all types of curses. The reason for this is revealed in the endgame.
 
*[[Yangus]]: A brigand who joined the team when the hero saved his life.
==Seven Sages==
*[[Jessica]]: A young lady out to avenge her brother Alistair who was murdered by Dhoulmagus. Is made into a love interest in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] Version.
*''See main article: [[Seven Sages]]''
*[[Angelo]]: A delinquent monk who was sent to avenge Abbot Francesco's death.
*[[Red]]: A collector of valuables treasures. Was once romantically involved with Yangus.  Appears several times throughout the story, and becomes a playable party member in the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] Version.
*[[Morrie]]: Runs a monster arena and is an optional playable party member in the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] Version.
*[[King Trode]]: King of Trodain Castle before it was devastated by Dhoulmagus's curse. Was himself cursed by Dhoulmagus to have the form of a troll. Travels with the party but doesn't fight.  He is playable when wandering [[Tryan Gully]].
*[[Princess Medea]]: Cursed by Dhoulmagus to have the form of a horse. Pulls the wagon. Acts as a love interest to the Hero.
*[[Munchie]]: A small rodent that always accompanies the hero on his adventures. Aids the party in battle if The Hero feeds him a particular piece of [[cheese]].  During the course of the story, The Hero learns the [[Chen Mui|secret]] of his pet and friend.
*[[Ishmahri]]: Inhabitant of the Moonshadow realm.  Briefly joins the party for a while upon dealing with matters in [[Ascantha]].
*[[Prince Charmles]]: Prince of the Kingdom of [[Argonia]].  The party has to help him during the royal initiation to secure an [[Sun mirror|artifact]] for their mission.


==Other Characters==  
==Other Characters==  
*[[Kalderasha]]: An out-of-work fortune teller.
*'''[[Kalderasha]]''': An out-of-work fortune teller. The loss of his fortune-telling skills is what sets into motion the {{Hero 8}}'s first quest.  The {{3DS}} version of the game sees him presenting [[Dhoulmagus]]' original after the {{Party 8}} defeats the [[Evil Jessica|boss]] of [[Arcadia]]
*[[Valentina]]: Adopted daughter of Kalderasha.
*'''[[Valentina]]''': Adopted daughter of Kalderasha.  She pleads with the {{Hero 8}} before he leaves [[Farebury]] to assist her in regaining her father's clairvoyant powers.
*[[Princess Minnie]]: Daughter of the [[Medal King]].  As her father has grown weak, she takes it upon herself to collect [[Mini medal]]s from the party and reward them after given a certain amount.  Resides in the [[Medal King's Palace]].
*'''Bangerz and Mash''': Two boys who help [[Jessica Albert]] to keep [[Alexandria]] safe.  Though they are suspicious of the {{Hero 8}} and [[Yangus]] upon arrival, they don't take too long to trust the {{Party 8}}.
*[[Marcello]]: Angelo's brother who became Abbot after the previous Abbot's death.
*'''Princess [[Minnie]]''': Daughter of the [[Medal King]].  As her father has grown weak, she takes it upon herself to collect [[Mini medal]]s from the {{Party 8}} and reward them after given a certain amount.  Resides in the [[Medal King's Palace]].
*[[Clavius]]: Ruler of the Kingdom of [[Argonia]] and father of Prince Charmles
*'''[[Marcello]]''': Angelo's brother who became Abbot after the previous Abbot's death.
*'''[[Ishmahri]]''': Inhabitant of the Moonshadow realm.  Briefly joins the {{Party 8}} for a while upon dealing with matters in [[Ascantha]].
*'''Prince [[Charmles]]''': Prince of the [[Kingdom of Argonia|Kingdom]] of [[Argonia]].  The {{Party 8}} has to help him during the royal initiation to secure an [[Sun mirror|artifact]] for their mission. mostly unlikeable because of his over-cockiness and cowardly nature.
*'''[[Clavius]]''': Ruler of the [[Kingdom of Argonia|Kingdom]] of [[Argonia]] and father of Prince Charmles.
*'''[[Eltrio]]''' was a Prince of [[Argonia]], and the elder brother of [[Clavius]], who became King of Argonia when Eltrio could not be found to ascend to the throne.
*'''King [[Pavan]]''': King of [[Ascantha]].  He was sent into a severe depressive episode for two years when his beloved wife Sasha passed away. The mystical powers of [[Ishmahri]] were able to awaken vivid memories of his time with Sasha, which finally ended the extended mourning period of Ascantha.
*'''Sasha''': Former Queen of [[Ascantha]] before she was inflicted with a fatal illness and passed away. For two years [[Pavan]] mourned her death before his memories of her were brought before him in an otherworldly visage.
*'''[[Emma]]''': Maid who serves King [[Pavan]] of [[Ascantha]]. She served him faithfully, especially during his period of mourning Sasha, even helping the {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} to eventually find their way to [[Wisher's Peak]] to seek [[Ishmahri]]'s help to bring her king out of his depression. By the time the {{Party 8}} seek the [[Moonshadow harp]], Emma spent time off from duty to visit her grandparents who live [[Riverside Hut|across]] the bridge from the [[Riverside Chapel]].
*'''[[Dominico]]'''
*'''Rydon''': Sculptor who lives in [[Arcadia]]. [[Rydon's Tower]] is named after him, a spire that he supposedly constructed all on his lonesome. He informs the {{Party 8}} that the [[Kran Spinels]] passed out of his family's possession when [[Alexandra]] married into the Albert family.
*'''Marta''': An old herb doctor from the [[Orkutsk]] mountains who beared the blood line of one of the [[Seven Sages]]. She was killed by [[Sir Leopold]] outside her cottage.
*'''[[Cash]]''': Adopted son of [[Mr. Golding]] and brother of Carrie. He inherited the [[Baccarat]] casino after his foster father's death along with his sister, with whom he often fights with.
*'''[[Carrie]]''': Adopted daughter of [[Mr. Golding]] and sister of Cash. She inherited the [[Baccarat]] casino after her foster father's death along with her brother, with whom she often fights with.
*'''[[Xia]]''': [[Dragovian]] woman and the daughter of the elder [[Chen Mui]]. Xia passed away long before the {{Hero 8}} and his {{Party 8}} arrived at the [[Dragovian Sanctuary]].
*'''[[Chen Mui]]''': A [[Dragovian]] elder who greets the {{Hero 8}} and {{Party 8}} as they enter the [[Dragovian Sanctuary]].


==Villains==
==Villains==
*[[Dhoulmagus]]: A thief who stole a cursed staff, then got possessed by Rapthorne.
*'''[[Dhoulmagus]]''': A thief who stole a cursed staff, then got possessed by Rapthorne.
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{{spoiler|start}}
*[[Evil Jessica]]: Becomes possessed by the staff, shortly after Dhoulmagus is defeated.
*'''[[Evil Jessica]]''': Becomes possessed by the staff, shortly after Dhoulmagus is defeated.
{{spoiler|end}}
{{spoiler|end}}
*[[Sir Leopold]]: Pet of the sorcerer Dominico of [[Arcadia]].  Another victim possessed by the staff.
*'''[[Sir Leopold]]''': Pet of the sorcerer [[Dominico]] of [[Arcadia]].  Another victim possessed by the staff.
*[[Rhapthorne]]: A evil demon who is trapped in a staff. Is manipulating events for the purpose of freeing himself.
*'''[[Rhapthorne]]''': A evil demon who is trapped in a staff. Is manipulating events for the purpose of freeing himself.
 
==Gallery==
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DQVIII Dancer.png|Dancer.
DQVIII Bard.png|Bard.
DQVIII Weapons Merchant.png|Weapon Store Merchant.
DQVIII Mage.png|Mage.
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DQ VIII Android Bangerz And Mash 2.jpg|An unexpected encounter in [[Alexandria]].
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DQ VIII Android Emma.jpg|
DQ VIII Android Emma 2.jpg
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Latest revision as of 23:28, 21 May 2023

This is a list of characters in Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King.

Party Members[edit]

Seven Sages[edit]

Other Characters[edit]

  • Kalderasha: An out-of-work fortune teller. The loss of his fortune-telling skills is what sets into motion the Hero's first quest. The 3DS version of the game sees him presenting Dhoulmagus' original after the party defeats the boss of Arcadia
  • Valentina: Adopted daughter of Kalderasha. She pleads with the Hero before he leaves Farebury to assist her in regaining her father's clairvoyant powers.
  • Bangerz and Mash: Two boys who help Jessica Albert to keep Alexandria safe. Though they are suspicious of the Hero and Yangus upon arrival, they don't take too long to trust the party.
  • Princess Minnie: Daughter of the Medal King. As her father has grown weak, she takes it upon herself to collect Mini medals from the party and reward them after given a certain amount. Resides in the Medal King's Palace.
  • Marcello: Angelo's brother who became Abbot after the previous Abbot's death.
  • Ishmahri: Inhabitant of the Moonshadow realm. Briefly joins the party for a while upon dealing with matters in Ascantha.
  • Prince Charmles: Prince of the Kingdom of Argonia. The party has to help him during the royal initiation to secure an artifact for their mission. mostly unlikeable because of his over-cockiness and cowardly nature.
  • Clavius: Ruler of the Kingdom of Argonia and father of Prince Charmles.
  • Eltrio was a Prince of Argonia, and the elder brother of Clavius, who became King of Argonia when Eltrio could not be found to ascend to the throne.
  • King Pavan: King of Ascantha. He was sent into a severe depressive episode for two years when his beloved wife Sasha passed away. The mystical powers of Ishmahri were able to awaken vivid memories of his time with Sasha, which finally ended the extended mourning period of Ascantha.
  • Sasha: Former Queen of Ascantha before she was inflicted with a fatal illness and passed away. For two years Pavan mourned her death before his memories of her were brought before him in an otherworldly visage.
  • Emma: Maid who serves King Pavan of Ascantha. She served him faithfully, especially during his period of mourning Sasha, even helping the Hero and party to eventually find their way to Wisher's Peak to seek Ishmahri's help to bring her king out of his depression. By the time the party seek the Moonshadow harp, Emma spent time off from duty to visit her grandparents who live across the bridge from the Riverside Chapel.
  • Dominico
  • Rydon: Sculptor who lives in Arcadia. Rydon's Tower is named after him, a spire that he supposedly constructed all on his lonesome. He informs the party that the Kran Spinels passed out of his family's possession when Alexandra married into the Albert family.
  • Marta: An old herb doctor from the Orkutsk mountains who beared the blood line of one of the Seven Sages. She was killed by Sir Leopold outside her cottage.
  • Cash: Adopted son of Mr. Golding and brother of Carrie. He inherited the Baccarat casino after his foster father's death along with his sister, with whom he often fights with.
  • Carrie: Adopted daughter of Mr. Golding and sister of Cash. She inherited the Baccarat casino after her foster father's death along with her brother, with whom she often fights with.
  • Xia: Dragovian woman and the daughter of the elder Chen Mui. Xia passed away long before the Hero and his party arrived at the Dragovian Sanctuary.
  • Chen Mui: A Dragovian elder who greets the Hero and party as they enter the Dragovian Sanctuary.

Villains[edit]

  • Dhoulmagus: A thief who stole a cursed staff, then got possessed by Rapthorne.
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  • Evil Jessica: Becomes possessed by the staff, shortly after Dhoulmagus is defeated.
  • Sir Leopold: Pet of the sorcerer Dominico of Arcadia. Another victim possessed by the staff.
  • Rhapthorne: A evil demon who is trapped in a staff. Is manipulating events for the purpose of freeing himself.

Gallery[edit]

  • Shady character.

  • Shady character 2.

  • Bartender.

  • Bunny Girl.

  • Dancer.

  • Bard.

  • Weapon Store Merchant.

  • Mage.

  • DQ VIII Android Bangerz And Mash.jpg

  • An unexpected encounter in Alexandria.

  • DQ VIII Android Queen Sasha.jpg
  • DQ VIII Android Emma.jpg
  • DQ VIII Android Emma 2.jpg
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