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'''Hank Hoffman, Jr.''' ('''Hector''' in the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] version) is a temporary playable character in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''.
'''Hank Hoffman, Jr.''' is a temporary playable character in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''. An enterprising young man, he travels with the Chosen to learn the ways of the world.


==Story==
==Appearances==
==={{DQ4}}===
The son of an innkeeper at the [[Last Chance Saloon]], Hank lost faith in his friends when they seemingly betrayed him while on a quest, and as a result distrusts all humanity. However, after the party shows him the [[Symbol of faith|Symbol of Faith]] they found in the [[Con Cave]], he comes to his senses and is able to come to terms with the past.
The son of an innkeeper at the [[Last Chance Saloon]], Hank lost faith in his friends when they seemingly betrayed him while on a quest, and as a result distrusts all humanity. However, after the party shows him the [[Symbol of faith|Symbol of Faith]] they found in the [[Con Cave]], he comes to his senses and is able to come to terms with the past.


He then joins the group and brings the [[Wagon|wagon]] with him. Eventually, the party reaches [[Mintos]] and helps [[Alena]] & [[Borya]] to retrieve the [[Feverfew root]] to cure an ill [[Kiryl]].  Upon leaving, Hank decides to learn his father's trade from [[Hilton]] and leaves the party, giving them his [[wagon]] and his horse, [[Mary Lou]], in thanks.
He then joins the group and brings the [[Wagon|wagon]] with him. Eventually, the party reaches [[Mintos]] and helps [[Alena]] & [[Borya]] to retrieve the [[Feverfew root]] to cure an ill [[Kiryl]].  Upon leaving, Hank decides to learn his father's trade from [[Hilton]] and leaves the party, giving them his [[wagon]] and his horse, [[Mary Lou]], in thanks.


===Stats===
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==Remakes==
====Remake changes====
*Hoffman takes the Symbol of Faith when it's shown to him, whereas in the NES Version it remains in the player's inventory.
*Hoffman takes the Symbol of Faith when it's shown to him, whereas in the NES Version it remains in the player's inventory.
*He leaves upon the party entering Mintos for the first time, regardless whether he's in the line up or not.  Afterwards, he attends a lecture held by Hilton, and temporarily works at the Inn after [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|The Hero]] is joined by Alena and Kiryl.
*He leaves upon the party entering Mintos for the first time, regardless whether he's in the line up or not.  Afterwards, he attends a lecture held by Hilton, and temporarily works at the Inn after [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|The Hero]] is joined by Alena and Kiryl.
*He's later found running the [[Pioneer Town]] after the [[Magic Key]] is obtained.
*He's later found running the [[Pioneer Town]] after the [[Magic Key]] is obtained.
==={{DQ6}}===
Hank is present in the near-future version of [[Reaper's Peak]], running the village bar. He doesn't remember how he ended up in the settlement, but is happy to be there even if he has a bad habit of calling the place Hoffton.


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Revision as of 16:13, 5 December 2019

Hank Hoffman, Jr.
Dragon Quest IV
DQIV DS Hank Hoffman Jr.png
Sprite(s) Dq4hector-sprite-NES.gif
Japanese name ホフマン
Romaji Hofuman
Old localization Hector
Class Young Man (NES Version)
Innkeeper's son (Remakes)
Race Human

Hank Hoffman, Jr. is a temporary playable character in Dragon Quest IV. An enterprising young man, he travels with the Chosen to learn the ways of the world.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

The son of an innkeeper at the Last Chance Saloon, Hank lost faith in his friends when they seemingly betrayed him while on a quest, and as a result distrusts all humanity. However, after the party shows him the Symbol of Faith they found in the Con Cave, he comes to his senses and is able to come to terms with the past.

He then joins the group and brings the wagon with him. Eventually, the party reaches Mintos and helps Alena & Borya to retrieve the Feverfew root to cure an ill Kiryl. Upon leaving, Hank decides to learn his father's trade from Hilton and leaves the party, giving them his wagon and his horse, Mary Lou, in thanks.

Stats

Attribute Stats
Level Unknown
HP 96
MP 0
Strength 30
Agility 26
Resilience 13 (Not listed in the NES Version)
Wisdom 24 (Not listed in the NES Version)
Luck 22 (Not listed in the NES Version)
Attack 58
Defence 47
Initial gear Iron lance, Bronze armour, Scale shield, Leather hat

Remake changes

  • Hoffman takes the Symbol of Faith when it's shown to him, whereas in the NES Version it remains in the player's inventory.
  • He leaves upon the party entering Mintos for the first time, regardless whether he's in the line up or not. Afterwards, he attends a lecture held by Hilton, and temporarily works at the Inn after The Hero is joined by Alena and Kiryl.
  • He's later found running the Pioneer Town after the Magic Key is obtained.

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation

Hank is present in the near-future version of Reaper's Peak, running the village bar. He doesn't remember how he ended up in the settlement, but is happy to be there even if he has a bad habit of calling the place Hoffton.

Gallery