Character Profiles---Chrono Cross

Name: Serge Role: Silent Protagonist Innate: White Weapon: Swallow Found: Arni Village (start with) World: HOME World Description: Serge is just a regular ol' guy, living in a quiet fishing village in the El Nido Archipelago. Or so he thought. As he soon finds out, he's tied to the very fate of the world, and in the other world, he discovers, to his [silent] horror, that he isn't even alive!

Name: Kid Role: Mysterious Traveler Innate: Red Weapon: Dagger Found: Cape Howl, Termina, Guldove World: ANOTHER World Description: "Oi!" It's Kid! She's Serge's self-proclaimed partner, and has only one goal: to kill Lynx for some horrendous crime he commited in the past, and to get her hands on the coveted Frozen Flame. Who is she?

Name: Poshul Role: The 'Wonder Dog'??? Innate: Yellow Weapon: Gloves Found: Arni Village World: HOME/ANOTHER World Description: Poshul am loving Sergiepoo! Yes, this really is the way she talks. She'll entrust you with her life for a mere Heckran bone, and you need her to get Turnip, but I never really used her. After the first few little parts, you can get some better people to fight with.

Name: Leena Role: Sweet Country Gal Innate: Blue Weapon: Pan, Spatula, Broom, Ladle Found: Arni Village World: ANOTHER World Description: Leena is Serge's childhood friend, and a rather demanding one at that. I guess you could call her a potential love interest, but she really doesn't do anything.

Name: Skelly Role: Skeleton Clown Innate: Black Weapon: Gloves Found: His bones are found in: Fossil Valley, Hydra Marshes, Isle of the Damned, Water Dragon Isle, Shadow Forest, and Guldove. (Joins in Termina) World: ANOTHER World Description: Skelly is dead, and can't remember his life. He requests that you take him around to recover his lost body, and his lost memories. He was raised by his grandmother in Termina, and loved squid-gut pasta! But now he's dead. ^^

Name: Mojo/Mojoy Role: Cursed Voodoo Doll Innate: Black Weapon: Gloves Found: Arni Village World: ANOTHER World Description: Mojo is a nondescript straw doll, come-to-life. He dances around with a nail stuck in his chest and candles on his head (despite being made of straw) and is one odd character. He's not very interesting, but if you like him, then there's nothing stopping you. ^^

Name:Glenn Role: Noble Knight Innate: Green Weapon: Sword Found: Termina World: ANOTHER World Description: Glenn is a honest, honorable Dragoon, and a great swordsman. But he's lived in his older brother's shadow all his life. Now he has the chance to prove himself! So by all means, let him by keeping him in your party as much as is physically possible. ^_^ Oh, yes, one more thing: Glenn is NOT, and I repeat, ABSOLUTELY NOT Frog from Chrono Trigger!!! So there. ^^

Name: Greco Role: Psychic Ex-Wrestler Innate: Red Weapon: Gloves Found: Termina World: ANOTHER World Description: Greco...hmm...he's a very forgettable character. He's not that strong, AWFUL at magic and he doesn't have an interesting personality. He's a priest in Termina, who has some awful incident in his past, but he's so boring who would care?

Name: Radius Role: Arni Village Chief Innate: Green Weapon: Staff Found: Arni Village World: HOME World Description: Radius, in the Home World, is chief of Serge's village, and a kindly old fellow. In both worlds, he's a retired dragoon--he used to train with Karsh's father, Zappa, and Glenn and Dario's father, Garai. And he's quite good. But despite his nature, he has a vendetta against Lynx, and hidden secrets in his past...

Name: Van Role: Penny-wise Artist Innate: Green Weapon: Boomerang Found: Termina World: HOME World Description: Sorry, Van-fans (is there such a thing? ^_~) but Van really gets on my nerves. He's not content, in either world. In one, he's too rich and longs for a simpler life. In the other (this one joins you), he's too poor and longs for riches. The Vans could switch roles and be happy, but he's probably not smart enough to think of that. ^_^

Name: Norris Role: 'Black Wind' Leader Innate: Yellow Weapon: Gun Found: Viper Manor World: HOME World Description: Norris is a commander from the now-militaristic nation of Porre. Yup, the same Porre from CT. Only now it's meeean and nast-ay! Anyway, back to Norris. He's honorable, and follows orders to the letter, but wishes the military could be less brutal. Even though he works for Porre, he definitely proves to be a good guy, helping you out all he can. And frankly, I like him. Norris rocks! ^^

Name: Sneff Role: Aged Illusionist Innate: Yellow Weapon: Cards Found: S.S. Zelbess World: HOME World Description: Sneff is a slightly-odd magician working in a crummy bar, stuck on the S.S. Zelbess thanks to gambling debts, which Fargo cheated to get anyway. He has two sons (I think they're his sons: Fat and Slim), and he took amnesiac Solt and Peppor under his wing. He can turn people into cats! But other than that, he's not too interesting. I really never used him, anyway.

Name: Irenes Role: Late Zelbess' Sister Innate: Blue Weapon: Pick Found: S.S. Zelbess World: HOME World Description: Irenes is a mermaid with a mission--to save the beautiful island of Marbule, homeland of her and all the demi-humans. Her late sister, Zelbess, was the mermaid lover of Fargo, making her Fargo's sister-in-law. But try as she might, she can't convince Fargo to save Marbule...

Name: Janice Role: Bunny-Girl Trainer Innate: Red Weapon: Carrot Found: S.S. Zelbess World: HOME World Description: Let me tell you one thing. Janice is annoying. She should do everyone a favor, and die. I say this because getting her is a pain in the you-know-what. You have to use monsters from Sprigg's Doppelgang list to battle her monsters, in three rounds. If you don't pick good monsters, you DIE. The only reason to get her is to say you did. I've never used her in battle, and she certainly accomplishes NO plot. Die, Janice! ^_^

Name: Grobyc Role: Cyborg Assassin Innate: Black Weapon: Gloves Found: Viper Manor World: ANOTHER World Description: Grobyc, the 'Killing Machine', was manufactured in a laboratory in Porre. He only obeys those who are stronger than him! So naturally, once you beat him up, he joins you. And, even though I didn't use him too often, if I had, it wouldn't have been a mistake---Grobyc's a pretty darn good fighter. ^^

Name: Karsh Role: One of the 4 Devas Innate: Green Weapon: Axe Found: Termina, S.S. Invincible World: ANOTHER World Description: Though at first Karsh is your enemy, once you get him on your side, due to the Porre invasion, he's an invaluable addition to your team. He's a great fighter, and very aggressive. Maybe a little too aggressive. ^_~ Like most Dragoon characters, (and he's a Deva!), he has hidden secrets galore.

Name: Zoah Role: One of the 4 Devas Innate: Yellow Weapon: Gloves Found: Termina, S.S. Invincible World: ANOTHER World Description: Zoah towers over most characters, but despite his hard-to-miss appearance, not much is known about him, personally. He's one of the Acacia Dragoon Devas, HE TALKS LIKE THIS, and he wears a bucket on his head. Goooo Zoah!

Name: Marcy Role: 'Diva' of the 4 Devas Innate: Blue Found: S.S. Invincible World: ANOTHER World Description: Marcy, though at first she just seems like some annoying brat, is actually one of the Dragoon Devas. And her tiny size is deceiving, because (despite her personality ^_~) she's a very good fighter. She also has an interesting connection to several characters, and I'm not talking about any Dragoons here...^^

Name: Guile Role: Masked Magician Innate: Black Weapon: Rod Found: Termina World: ANOTHER World Description: Guile joins you because he was challenged by the fortune teller to get a certain item (Dragoon's Honor, incidentally) from Viper Manor. Aside from that, not much is known, but Guile is the source of much speculation. Some say he is Magus, some say he is the American version of Magil (who is also Magus, BTW) from Radical Dreamers. But whoever he is, Guile is still pretty darned mysterious. ^^ I never used him that much, but I've heard more than one person rave about his great magic skills.

Name: Pierre Role: Self-Proclaimed Hero Innate: Blue Weapon: Sword Found: Termina World: ANOTHER World Description: Pierre, though he puffs himself up and 'charges bravely into battle', comes OFF looking like an overstuffed peacock. It'd be safe to say that Pierre is not as pathetic as he's supposed to be, and he's also not as great as he thinks he is. I used him for a brief period and he was okay. There are better Blue-element people, but Pierre...well, Pierre rocks. ^^

Name: Turnip Role: A Total Vegetable Innate: Green Weapon: Sword Found: Hermit's Hideaway World: HOME World Description: If you were asked to think of a Chrono-series character that was trapped in an odd shape, spoke with an old English accent, and wielded a sword, I'm betting 99% of the time the answer would be, "Frog!". Well, Turnip isn't the amphibian hero of Chrono Trigger, but he reminds me so much of him that I'd keep him in my party all the time, if there wasn't Green-element people better than him (namely, the indispensable Glenn ^^). But, whether you use him or not, the fact still remains that Turnip is COOL! ^_^

Name: NeoFio Role: A 'Flower Child' Innate: Green Weapon: Gloves Found: Viper Manor World: ANOTHER World Description: NeoFio is one of those obligatory 'so-adorable-you-can-hardly-stand-it' characters. She was born/created in Viper Manor thanks to Luccia, plus a little help from a Life Sparkle. She really doesn't do much, and I never touched her, but I can tell you that she's not most likely to be the strongest character ever. She's mostly there to look cute. ^_^

Name: Luccia Role: Scientific Genius Innate: Black Weapon: Shot Found: Viper Manor World: ANOTHER World Description: Luccia, resident scientist of Viper Manor, seems to enjoy studying lifeforms like NeoFio and Pip. Originally from Porre, she moved to El Nido after an accident killed her brother. And hey, guess who she loooooks liiike! (And believe me, if she could equip a gun, she'd almost BE Lucca. ^_^). Yes, Luccia's average enough, fighting-wise. Her connections to many different characters is what's interesting about her, not her fighting capabilities. ^^

Name: Korcha Role: Fisherman & Ferryman Innate: Blue Weapon: Lure Found: Termina World: ANOTHER World Description: Korcha is a hot-headed youth from Guldove, who will work as a ferryman for a price, in Termina. Which is also where he annoys a few of the locals, but hey, no one's perfect. Korcha's most prized possession is his boat, which he lends to Serge in exchange for the promise that Kid will marry him when it's over! Yikes..(P.S. Put on some pants, Korcha!! ^^;;;)

Name: Macha Role: Gutsy Mother of 2 Innate: Red Weapon: Pan, Spatula, Broom, Ladle Found: Guldove World: ANOTHER World Description: If by chance you take the path in the game where Korcha refuses to join you, his mother does the sensible thing and joins you instead. And with no-nonsense moves that treat monsters like laundry and dishes, she obviously isn't gonna take crap from anyone! Macha, for those of you keeping score at home, is Korcha's mom, Mel's adopted-mom, and the sister of Orcha and Belcha. And she's pretty cool!

Name: Mel Role: Doodling Brat Innate: Red Weapon: Boomerang Found: Guldove World: ANOTHER World Description: Mel is...well, she's the adopted little sister of Korcha. And as her description tells us, she's pretty much a brat. For some reason or another, she seems jealous of Kid (who she calls 'blondie') and steals her Elements. When you chase her down, she'll join, but she doesn't accomplish anything. And what exactly is she jealous of? Is she in love with Korcha or something? I'd rather not know. ^_~

Name: Riddel Role: Lady of Viper Manor Innate: White Weapon: Rod Found: Hermit's Hideaway World: ANOTHER World Description: At first glance, Riddel seems like some wispy, gentle, soft-spoken woman, almost reminiscent of a princess. And that's exactly what she is. You know that being the daughter of El Nido's leader, General Viper, makes her nearly a princess anyway, but when she, out of all the other cute, defenseless party members there are, gets captured...and you have to rescue her...then you know it's serious. Really, Riddel isn't bad or anything...she's just mostly there to accomplish a whole lot of plot, and not there to fight. Oh, and lastly, she grew up with Glenn, Dario, and Karsh, which means that if she herself doesn't have past secrets, she's certainly very close to those who do...

Name: General Viper Role: Lord of El Nido Innate: Yellow Weapon: Sword Found: S.S. Invincible World: ANOTHER World Description: If there's one definite thing about Viper, it's that he has respect. The vast majority of people in El Nido admire him and his leadership. And on a personal level, Viper is a very kind and thoughtful man--he cares for his daughter, Riddel, probably more than anything. Unfortunately, he's hanging out with the wrong crowd....Lynx...which turns out to be a large mistake that nearly costs Viper his land, his daughter, and his life.

Name: Fargo Role: Pirate Captain Innate: Blue Weapon: Sword Found: S.S. Invincible World: ANOTHER World Description: Fargo is a rough, tough pirate who sails the mighty S.S. Invincible. He has some past 'issues' with Lynx (as well as General Viper) and so he's lately been laying low, acting like a ghost ship. He was once romantically involved with the late sister of Irenes, the mermaid Zelbess. But after Zelbess' death, he sort of gave up hope of uniting demi-humans and regular humans. Although I must say that pirate-Fargo isn't as far gone as the really-lame-HOME-world Fargo. Anyway, Fargo is cool. And he's connected to several characters you wouldn't think he is...

Name: Razzly Role: A Forest Fairy Innate: Green Weapon: Rod Found: Hydra Marshes World: HOME World Description: Razzly is one of those cutesy characters that you'll probably never end up using. If you have, and you think she's great, good! I just never really used her. Anyway, she's a fairy from Water Dragon Isle, who Serge and co. save from a boss in Hydra Marshes, where she was lost. Unfortunately for her, the subsequent quest in those marshes causes the Dwarves to invade her island, and depending on your actions, her sister Rosetta may or may not die.

Name: Harle Role: Enigmatic Jester Innate: Black Weapon: Cards Found: Land of the Genesis World: --- Description: Harle, like is says above, is very much an enigma. She works for Lynx as his right-hand-harlequin, but she obviously has feelings for Serge as well. She could care less about Kid. When certain events in the game put her on your side, for a while, she is yours to kick butt with. She's good, especially if you need a Black-elemental person for some of the battles where she's with you (Miguel, anyone?). But really, her character is far more interesting. It's a shame she's only with you for a while (that can be remedied through New Game +), but even in that short time, you can tell she holds one of the greatest secrets of all...

Name: Sprigg Role: Loveable Old Lady Innate: Green Weapon: Staff Found: Land of the Genesis World: --- Description: Sprigg, along with Harle, helps Serge get back to the real world. Her usefulness ends there, essentially. The only other thing that makes her unique (okay, besides the fact that she's 200 or so years old!) is her ability to turn into monsters she's defeated, or ones that other characters, equipped with the forget-me-not-pot, have defeated. See, you have to use the same list of monsters when you fight to get Janice, so it's best to have some strong monsters (like three certain CT cameos I know of...^^) but the thing is, with that pot, you don't actually need Sprigg to do it. So...uh..yeah. ^_^;

Name: Draggy Role: Cute Baby Dragon Innate: Red Weapon: Gloves Found: Fort Dragonia World: HOME World Description: Okaaayy...Draggy's status screen description tells you that he's cute and adorable, and therefore probably not very darn useful. I still like Draggy, he's adorable, yes, I just...well, didn't use him. He doesn't accomplish much for the plot either. Sorry. ^_^;

Name: Zappa Role: Obstinate Blacksmith Innate: Red Weapon: Axe/Hammer Found: Termina World: HOME World Description: Zappa, Karsh's father, is, as his wife Zippa tells you proudly, 'the official blacksmith of the Acacia Dragoons!'. And he is. In his youth, he used to fight with Radius and Garai, as well as search for the legendary temper material, the 'rainbow shell', but these days he just keeps his shop going. Unfortunately, the Zappa in HOME world has shut down his shop after Porre took over, but hey, at least he's on your team now. ^^

Name: Leah Role: Cave Girl Innate: Yellow Weapon: Axe Found: Gaea's Navel World: HOME World Description: I know what you're all thinking...and I thought it, too. AYLA!! Well, Leah isn't Ayla, but she is most definitely related in some way. For one, all her techs are the same as some of Ayla's. But anyway, however Leah is related, she kicks major butt! She is the only one of those 'cute' characters that I ever considered using. And you won't regret it. Leah, as far as plot runs, claims that some sort of earthquake stranded her in Gaea's Navel. She then joins you! Hurrah! Booya! LEEAAAAH! ^_^

Name: Doc Role: Village Physician Innate: White Weapon: ? Found: Guldove World: ANOTHER World Description: Doc is, appropriately, a doctor. Of course, he doesn't seem to be a very successful one. At the very least he has a large inferiority complex, and little to no self-confidence. He takes care of Kid when she's poisoned, but nearly gives up if not for some helpful intervention from barkeep Orlha. Doc, when he's not wallowing in self-pity, rambles on and on about how mysterious the universe is. I never really liked him that much, for character or battle capability.

Name: Orcha Role: Fiery Cook Innate: Red Weapon: Found: Viper Manor World: ANOTHER World Description: Orcha, uncle of Korcha and Mel, brother of Macha and Belcha, is a chef at Viper Manor. What he doesn't know is that Lynx, and later the Porre military have taken advantage of him, feeding him Quaffid seeds, so when they ring a bell...he becomes Hell's Cook! Orcha's dark side, unaware of his actions, ready to do evil bidding and all that good stuff. Well, I didn't use Orcha, but the idea of HELL'S COOK is so funny that I just had to like him. ^_^