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|Japanese name=トルネコ | |Japanese name=トルネコ | ||
|Roumaji=Toruneko | |Roumaji=Toruneko | ||
|Old=Taloon | |||
|Title= | |Title= | ||
|Class=Arms [[Merchant]] | |Class=Arms [[Merchant]] | ||
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{{quote|style=1|quote='''''Fer the love o'---what are y'at, stickin' that in me face!? 'Tis about as useful as a chocolate teapot. Now get up the yard with it!'''''|source=Torneko, when he appraises [[Horse manure|horse manure]].|console=|align=center|bgcolor=e5a0f2}} | {{quote|style=1|quote='''''Fer the love o'---what are y'at, stickin' that in me face!? 'Tis about as useful as a chocolate teapot. Now get up the yard with it!'''''|source=Torneko, when he appraises [[Horse manure|horse manure]].|console=|align=center|bgcolor=e5a0f2}} | ||
'''Torneko Taloon''' | '''Torneko Taloon''' is a main character in ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'' and ''[[Torneko: The Last Hope]]''. In Japan, he was also featured in the games ''[[Torneko no Daibōken: Fushigi no Dungeon]]'' and ''[[Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3]]''. | ||
==Appearance and Personality== | ==Appearance and Personality== | ||
Torneko wears a loose muumuu, chosen for comfort and practicality over fashionability. He hefts a giant backpack of sorts at all times, which he uses to hold his wares, personal belongings and, presumably, some of the party's items. He has a mustache and huge belly, both of which help to bring out his general jolliness. He has blue hair and a blue mustache. | Torneko wears a loose muumuu, chosen for comfort and practicality over fashionability. He hefts a giant backpack of sorts at all times, which he uses to hold his wares, personal belongings and, presumably, some of the party's items. He has a mustache and huge belly, both of which help to bring out his general jolliness. He has blue hair and a blue mustache. | ||
Torneko is a family man, happily married to [[Tessie]] and raising his son [[Tipper Taloon|Tipper]] while he works as an employee to another merchant. Torneko wants better things for his family, and his desire to be an excellent provider is one of the main reasons he enters into venture capitalism to open his own shop. Wanderlust runs strong in Torneko's veins, and even far-fetched rumors of treasure will light a fire in his heart. He is very grateful to his wife for being understanding and keeping an eye on their son as he sets off an adventure. | |||
Even though much of his time and effort goes toward accruing [[gold coin]]s, he doesn't do this out of greed, but to make his wife happy and for altruistic endeavors. Overall, he is a very kind person. On multiple occasions Torneko goes out of his way to help others in need, regardless of whether it will benefit him for doing so or not (examples including delivering [[Regan|Prince Regan's]] love letter to [[Veronica]], and smuggling a [[Chimera Wing]] to [[Finn]] so he can escape jail). | Even though much of his time and effort goes toward accruing [[gold coin]]s, he doesn't do this out of greed, but to make his wife happy and for altruistic endeavors. Overall, he is a very kind person. On multiple occasions Torneko goes out of his way to help others in need, regardless of whether it will benefit him for doing so or not (examples including delivering [[Regan|Prince Regan's]] love letter to [[Veronica]], and smuggling a [[Chimera Wing]] to [[Finn]] so he can escape jail). | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
==={{DQ4}}=== | ==={{DQ4}}=== | ||
Torneko wakes up in Chapter 3 in his house in [[Lakanaba]] to work his job at the local weapons shop while supporting his wife Tessie and his son Tipper. However, he feels that this life is not good enough for him, so he sets on a journey to fulfill his dream, which is to own a shop. He then hears about the [[Steel Strongbox]] that allows him to travel anywhere without worrying about dying, because it keeps all of the [[Gold_coin|Gold]] when he dies, instead of taking half of it. | |||
Torneko wakes up in Chapter 3 in his house in [[Lakanaba]] to work his job at the local weapons shop while supporting his wife | |||
Torneko ends up getting the strongbox in a cave up north and heads south to [[Ballymoral]], where he comes across Old Man Finnegan's son Finn who is in prison and asks him for a [[chimaera wing]] to return home to Lakanaba, which Torneko does. While at the castle, he learns of Archie O'Tect, who was supposed to repair the bridge between Ballymoral and [[Endor]], and that he hasn't arrived. He manages to find the architect in the north in what appeared to be a town called [[Reginhart]]. | Torneko ends up getting the strongbox in a cave up north and heads south to [[Ballymoral]], where he comes across Old Man Finnegan's son Finn who is in prison and asks him for a [[chimaera wing]] to return home to Lakanaba, which Torneko does. While at the castle, he learns of Archie O'Tect, who was supposed to repair the bridge between Ballymoral and [[Endor]], and that he hasn't arrived. He manages to find the architect in the north in what appeared to be a town called [[Reginhart]]. | ||
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====Abilities==== | ====Abilities==== | ||
[[Image:Torneko_wearing_ring.png|right|thumb|250px|"Look at it ''spar''-kle!"]] | [[Image:Torneko_wearing_ring.png|right|thumb|250px|"Look at it ''spar''-kle!"]] | ||
Torneko has elements of both a [[Merchant]] and a [[Gadabout]]. As a merchant, he can use his [[appraise]] ability to give basic information and loss/return estimates on items in the party's possession. However, he also has the gadabout tendency to not follow orders in battle, bellowing loudly, staring blankly into space, or telling naff gags when ordered to attack. He can equip most weapons and armour, and has respectable HP and level growth, and is otherwise a decent fighter; however, his defence leaves something to be desired. He also learns a few exploration skills, allowing the party to avoid encounters in dungeons and sniff out the remaining treasures in an area. | |||
{{CharacterSpellList|header|title=Dragon Quest IV|subtitle=PSX/DS}} | {{CharacterSpellList|header|title=Dragon Quest IV|subtitle=PSX/DS}} | ||
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* NES version | * NES version | ||
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In the PSX, DS, and phone versions Torneko will goof off a little less often and some actions are removed. However, this increases the probability that he will steal from an enemy when slacking around now. | In the PSX, DS, and phone versions Torneko will goof off a little less often and some actions are removed. However, this increases the probability that he will steal from an enemy when slacking around now. | ||
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==={{DQ6}}=== | ==={{DQ6}}=== | ||
Torneko appears at the [[inn]] of [[Reaper's Peak]] and is surprised by there being a town within the [[Fungeon (Dragon Quest VI)|Fungeon]]. He is impressed by the fact that [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|the Hero]] explored it. | Torneko appears at the [[inn]] of [[Reaper's Peak]] in the near-future version of the town and is surprised by there being a town within the [[Fungeon (Dragon Quest VI)|Fungeon]]. He is impressed by the fact that [[Hero (Dragon Quest VI)|the Hero]] explored it, and gives a hint to the location of the hidden treasure in [[Aridea]]. | ||
==={{DQ8}}=== | ==={{DQ8}}=== | ||
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On December 10, 2010, Torneko began appearing as a special guest at the [[Quester's Rest]] in [[Stornway]]. | On December 10, 2010, Torneko began appearing as a special guest at the [[Quester's Rest]] in [[Stornway]]. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Special]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy in Itadaki Street Special]]''=== | ||
Along with [[Ragnar]], [[Kiryl]], and [[Alena]], Torneko appears in ''Itadaki Street Special''. Unlike the other characters, he is not playable, but makes a cameo as an NPC who sticks around a short while. | Along with [[Ragnar]], [[Kiryl]], and [[Alena]], Torneko appears in ''Itadaki Street Special''. Unlike the other characters, he is not playable, but makes a cameo as an NPC who sticks around a short while. | ||
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Torneko has appeared as the main character in three of the ''[[Mystery Dungeon]]'' games, usually with his wife and son as secondary characters: ''[[Torneko no Daibōken: Fushigi no Dungeon]]'', ''[[Torneko: The Last Hope]]'', and ''[[Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3]]''. He also appeared in ''[[Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon|Dragon Quest: Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon]]'', although in a supporting role. | Torneko has appeared as the main character in three of the ''[[Mystery Dungeon]]'' games, usually with his wife and son as secondary characters: ''[[Torneko no Daibōken: Fushigi no Dungeon]]'', ''[[Torneko: The Last Hope]]'', and ''[[Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3]]''. He also appeared in ''[[Dragon Quest: Shōnen Yangus to Fushigi no Dungeon|Dragon Quest: Young Yangus and the Mysterious Dungeon]]'', although in a supporting role. | ||
== | ==Etymology== | ||
Torneko and Taloon are not actual names used in the real world. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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