The MERCENARIES hired in MALORIE
After you defeat Basanda, and you have talked with Tristus and Margaret, you are ready to fight the Skull Mage in the Holy Place.  Equip Eldar and Fynnding well, and don't allow them to die before the end, for they are very useful.  After defeating the Skull Mage, and getting the Justice Sword and Tiamat Rod, return to Malorie to revive your dead comrades and HIRE MERCENARIES !  Then, you'll be ready for the final battles...
Twiggy MONK
HP 45 ATK EQP : Misty Ankh
66
MP 43 DEF
38
Healing Drop Heal L3 Soul Shot
SPD 5 AGL
20
Potion Tornado L3 ?
LCK
6
Fairy Powder Aura L2
Piper WIZARD
HP 43 ATK EQP : Talisman Rod
61
MP 47 DEF
35
Healing Drop Blaze L3 Soul Shot
SPD 5 AGL
30
Healing Drop Freeze L3 Stun Palm
LCK
6
Fairy Powder Spark L2
Dongo WARRIOR
HP 47 ATK EQP : Great Axe
78
MP 0 DEF
44
Healing Drop Power Crash
SPD 6 AGL
18
Healing Drop Stun Bomb
LCK
4
Fairy Powder
Elrick KNIGHT
HP 50 ATK EQP : Steel Lance
75
MP 0 DEF
40
Healing Drop Energy Fall
SPD 7 AGL
25
Healing Drop Thunder Fall
LCK
5
Fairy Powder