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|Japanese name={{tt|スコット|Scott}}
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|Roumaji=Sukotto
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|Title=Guardsman ([[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version)<br>Bodyguard (Remakes)
|Title=Guardsman ([[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version)<br>Bodyguard (Remakes)
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During Chapter 3 he is looking for work. In exchange for an advance payment of 400 [[gold]] coins, he is willing to join Torneko for five in-game days at a time. He lends his considerable physical strength and bulk to Torneko's quest for treasure. Due to disliking dogs, he won't join if Torneko has [[Fido]] with him. After Chapter 3 has ended, he is no longer recruitable.
During Chapter 3 he is looking for work. In exchange for an advance payment of 400 [[gold]] coins, he is willing to join Torneko for five in-game days at a time. He lends his considerable physical strength and bulk to Torneko's quest for treasure. Due to disliking dogs, he won't join if Torneko has [[Fido]] with him. After Chapter 3 has ended, he is no longer recruitable.


In Chapter 5, Hardie's fortune is told to him by [[Meena]] just before the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]] arrives in Endor. He remains in front of the church in Endor for the remainder of the game.{{spoiler|end}}
In Chapter 5, Hardie's fortune is told to him by [[Meena Mahabala]] just before the {{Hero 4}} arrives in Endor. He remains in front of the church in Endor for the remainder of the game.{{spoiler|end}}


====Stats====
====Stats====
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| Strength || 30
| Strength || 30
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| Agility || 15 (8 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version)
| Agility || 15 (8 in the {{NES}} Version)
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| Resilience || 7 (Not listed in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version)
| Resilience || 7 (Not listed in the {{NES}} Version)
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| Wisdom || 8  (Not listed in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version)
| Wisdom || 8  (Not listed in the {{NES}} Version)
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| Luck || 10  (Not listed in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version)
| Luck || 10  (Not listed in the {{NES}} Version)
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| Attack || 58
| Attack || 58
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| Defence || 29 (33 in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version)
| Defence || 29 (33 in the {{NES}} Version)
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| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Iron lance]], [[Chain mail]] ([[Bronze armour]]<br>in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version), [[Leather shield]]
| Initial gear ||colspan=2|[[Iron lance]], [[Chain mail]] ([[Bronze armour]]<br>in the {{NES}} Version), [[Leather shield]]
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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Image:HardieFamicom.png|Famicom art
Image:HardieFamicom.png|{{Famicom}} art.
Image:LitD_Hardie.png|"Legend in the Dark" novel
Image:LitD_Hardie.png|"Legend in the Dark" novel.
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[[Category:Dragon Quest IV characters]]
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Revision as of 16:07, 29 February 2020

Hardie
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Hardie.png
Sprite(s) Dq4strom-sprite-NES.gif
Japanese name スコット
Romaji Sukotto
Old localization Strom
Title Guardsman (NES Version)
Bodyguard (Remakes)
Race Human

"Really? You'll employ me? That's great. Right, well, I'll be your faithful servant wherever you go!"

—Hardie, after being recruited (Nintendo DS, cell phone)

Hardie is a character in the Dragon Quest series that appears as a temporary party member in Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen. A man of considerable strength, he offers his bodyguard services to aspiring merchants in the third chapter.

Appearance and personality

In his original appearance, Hardie wears a light orange breastplate with a blue cape attached, shoulder pads and pteruges. Purple tights cover him up to his waistline with leather boots covering his feet. He wears white gloves and a horned helmet embellished with a blue jewel, from where a white coif covers his neck. He has blue hair, a mustache and is depicted wielding a saber.

His redesign in the subsequent remakes now depicts him donning a yellow surcoat with the image of an orange unequal cross. Orange tights cover his entire body. He wears purple and white boots, white gloves and an orange, grey-rimmed helmet. He has brown hair, a full beard and thin mustache, and is depicted wielding an iron broadsword.


Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

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Hardie is first in Chapter 2 by Alena and her party in front of Endor's church. He tells her about people from various locations attending Tournament and later congratulates the Zamoksva Princess on her victory.

During Chapter 3 he is looking for work. In exchange for an advance payment of 400 gold coins, he is willing to join Torneko for five in-game days at a time. He lends his considerable physical strength and bulk to Torneko's quest for treasure. Due to disliking dogs, he won't join if Torneko has Fido with him. After Chapter 3 has ended, he is no longer recruitable.

In Chapter 5, Hardie's fortune is told to him by Meena Mahabala just before the Hero arrives in Endor. He remains in front of the church in Endor for the remainder of the game.

Stats

Attribute Stats
Level Unknown
HP 82
MP 0
Strength 30
Agility 15 (8 in the NES Version)
Resilience 7 (Not listed in the NES Version)
Wisdom 8 (Not listed in the NES Version)
Luck 10 (Not listed in the NES Version)
Attack 58
Defence 29 (33 in the NES Version)
Initial gear Iron lance, Chain mail (Bronze armour
in the NES Version), Leather shield

Selected quotes

Main article: Dragon Quest IV Transcript
Quote

"Oh, but I don't like dogs.

I'll only do it if the dog goes. Can't you take it back where it came from?"

Hardie, in Endor (Cell phone)

Quote

"60000 gold coins... That's not to be sniffed at. Any idea how you're going to spend it?

I mean, you could always hire me for 750 days. Go on, please..."

Hardie, in Endor (Cell phone)

Quote

"I'll stick with you through thick and thin. Until my time's up, that is. Then I'll be scarpering sharpish."

Hardie (Cell phone)

Other languages

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolManoloDimunitive of the name Manuel

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