Hardie

Hardie
Dragon Quest IV
Sprite(s)
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.

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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
Español	Manolo	Dimunitive of the name Manuel

Trivia

He alongside other hireable member Laurel names are in reference to the 20th century comedy duo Laurel and Hardy

Gallery

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  Famicom art.

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  Legend in the Dark novel.