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(Created page with "right|250px|''Dragon Quest VIII'' official art. The '''Toughie''' (あらくれ, ''Arakure'', lit. "rowdy person") is a recurring Non-Player Character type in the {{DQSeries}}. In some games, they have also been known as thugs or prisoners. They are frequently in charge of running the various weapon shops throughout the world, but can also be seen as regular townspeople, particularly in seedier or less-than-reputable locatio...") |
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===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''=== | ||
[[Image:DQVIII Bar Brawl.jpg|right|200px|thumb|[[Yangus]] about to get into a fight with a toughie in [[Simpleton]]'s bar]] | [[Image:DQVIII Bar Brawl.jpg|right|200px|thumb|[[Yangus]] about to get into a fight with a toughie in [[Simpleton]]'s bar]] | ||
A pair of toughies can be summoned by [[Yangus]] whenever he performs the skill [[Golden Oldies]]. | In Rank G of the [[Monster Arena]], the third fight is against a toughie named Gruelly. His team consists of a [[Hammerhood]], a [[Gorerilla]], and a [[Bullfinch]]. A pair of toughies can be summoned by [[Yangus]] whenever he performs the skill [[Golden Oldies]]. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''=== | ||
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===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest XI]]''=== | ||
[[Dave]], | [[Underdigger|The Underdigger]] and [[Dave]] are both toughie NPCs. | ||
* The Underdigger is one of the combantants of the Octagonia Masked Martial Arts tournament along with his partner, the [[Abominable Showman]]. He wears a black mask with a tall pair of horns, blue boots, and a pair of blue wrestling trunks over his trousers. | |||
* Dave commandeers [[Sylvando]]'s ship, the Salty Stallion, and has the appearance of a toughie albeit with a pink mask and trousers instead of the regular colors. | |||
===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''=== | ||
The [[Toughie (skill)|Toughie]] skill set is a reference to the musclebound armorers. | The [[Toughie (skill)|Toughie]] skill set is a reference to the musclebound armorers. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest Heroes II]]''=== | |||
[[Torneko]] has his own variation of Golden Oldies as his [[Coup de Grâce]] where he summons an stampede of toughie armorers to rush enemies. | |||
==Merchandise== | ==Merchandise== | ||
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His trademark yellow mask and harness belt, along with his beautifully muscular and sturdy physique have been fully recreated with a finish that directly captures the masculine presence he exerts in-game.|source=|console=|align=center|bgcolor=ffdf00}} | His trademark yellow mask and harness belt, along with his beautifully muscular and sturdy physique have been fully recreated with a finish that directly captures the masculine presence he exerts in-game.|source=|console=|align=center|bgcolor=ffdf00}} | ||
In July 2020, Square Enix released two action figures in their Bring Arts series of the toughie in both regular and armorer variety. The armorer version comes with a set of weapons, including the [[steel broadsword]], a [[copper sword]], an [[oaken club]], a [[cypress stick]], and a [[bronze knife]]. | In July 2020, Square Enix released two action figures in their Bring Arts series of the toughie in both regular and armorer variety. The armorer version comes with a set of weapons, including the [[steel broadsword]], a [[copper sword]], an [[oaken club]], a [[cypress stick]], and a [[bronze knife]]. | ||
==Videos== | |||
{{#ev:youtube|nLYa4EI-_jc|500}} ''Heroes II'' footage | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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DQVIII CallUncle.jpg | DQVIII CallUncle.jpg | ||
DQX Arakure Set.jpg|A pair of player characters in ''X'' dressed like toughies | DQX Arakure Set.jpg|A pair of player characters in ''X'' dressed like toughies | ||
DQXI Underdigger.png|The Underdigger from ''Dragon Quest XI'' | |||
DQXI The Underdigger.jpg|Polygon model of the Underdigger from ''Dragon Quest XI'' | |||
DQXI Dave.png|Dave from ''Dragon Quest XI'' | DQXI Dave.png|Dave from ''Dragon Quest XI'' | ||
DQH Armorer.jpg|A toughie armorer in ''Dragon Quest Heroes'' | DQH Armorer.jpg|A toughie armorer in ''Dragon Quest Heroes'' | ||
DQB Barbella.png|Barbella, a female toughie from ''Builders'' | |||
Thug’s Mug.jpg|The [[Dragon Quest Builders 2|thug's mug]] in ''Builders 2'' | |||
DQB2 Toughie.png|Dougie from ''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]'' | DQB2 Toughie.png|Dougie from ''[[Dragon Quest Builders 2]]'' | ||
Eraser 0109 Thug.jpg|A toughie in ''Keshi Keshi'' | Eraser 0109 Thug.jpg|A toughie in ''Keshi Keshi'' | ||