History Characters / SoulcaliburVI

* [[Characters/SoulcaliburOtherCharactersNewTimeline Other Characters]] [[note]]Algol, King Arthur, Amy Sorel, Cassandra Alexandra, Chai Xianglian, Edge Master, Frederick Schtauffen, Hwang Song-Gyeong, Rothion[[/note]]

* [[Characters/SoulcaliburOtherCharactersNewTimeline Other Characters]] [[note]]Algol, Amy Sorel, Cassandra Alexandra, Chai Xianglian, Edge Master, Frederick Schtauffen, Hwang Song-Gyeong, Rothion[[/note]]

* Characters/{{Soulcalibur}} (for tropes on Kilik, Xianghua, Maxi, Astaroth, Ivy, Nightmare, Lizardman, and Yoshimitsu)

* Characters/SoulEdge (for tropes on Mitsurugi, Taki, Siegfried, Sophitia, Voldo, Cervantes, Seong Mi-Na, and Inferno)

* [[Characters/SoulcaliburVIReturningCharacters Returning Characters]] [[note]]Heishiro Mitsurugi, Sophitia Alexandra, Nightmare, Chai Xianghua, Kilik, Isabella "Ivy" Valentine, Zasalamel, Siegfried Schtauffen, Taki, Yoshimitsu, Maxi, Talim, Voldo, Astaroth, Seong Mi-na, Cervantes de Leon, Lizardman/Aeon Calcos, Inferno[[/note]]

* [[Characters/SoulcaliburVILibraOfSoul Libra of Soul]] [[note]]Player Character, Main Characters (only add tropes when applicable to the mode)[[/note]]

* Characters/SoulcaliburII (for tropes on Talim)

* [[Characters/SoulcaliburVINewcomers Newcomers]] [[note]]Grøh, Unknown character, Geralt of Rivia[[/note]]

* [[Characters/SoulcaliburVI Libra of Soul]] [[note]]Player Character, Main Characters (only add tropes when applicable to the mode)[[/note]]

* [[Characters/SoulcaliburVI Libra of Soul]] [[note]]Player Character, Main Characters (only add tropes when applicable to the mode([[/note]]

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! New Characters

[[folder:Grøh]]
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->[[caption-width-right:350:The Agent in Black]]

Origin - [[UsefulNotes/{{Norway}} Norway]], [[UsefulNotes/{{Denmark}} Kingdom of Denmark]] [[note]]The flag shown here is that of the Kingdom of Denmark. At the time the ''Soul'' series is set, Norway was a territory of the Danish Kingdom and not yet an independent nation. The Danish flag holds the world record of being the oldest continuously used national flag.[[/note]]

Weapon(s) - [[DoubleWeapon Twinblade]]

-->''"My mission is what matters, not you."''

->'''First Appearance:''' ''VideoGame/SoulcaliburVI'' (2018)

->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/TakahiroSakurai (Japanese), Creator/XanderMobus (English)

->A stern warrior clad in black. He serves a mysterious group known as the “Aval Organisation”, whose mission is to rid the world of “Outsiders” — those connected with the cursed sword. Hailing from Norway, which was part of the Kingdom of Denmark at the time, he represents the first Nordic character in the series.
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* AlternateCompanyEquivalent: Same company, sister-series, but he can be considered this to Lars Alexandersson from ''VideoGame/{{Tekken}}''. They are both Scandinavian, introduced in the 6th entries of their respective series, and have [[ImpossiblyCoolClothes extremely]] [[AnimeHair over-the-top]] anime designs.
* AnimeHair: Sports silvery gray hair flecked with blue at the fringe. In his alternate costume the fringes are gold-colored, and in his SuperMode they turn red.
* BadassBoast: In one of his intros.
-->'''Grøh''': Do not hold back, however I will.
* CelebrityResemblance: With his icy-blue eyes, tousled hair and intense, stern looks, he bears a striking resemblance to actor [[https://www.heyuguys.com/images/2012/12/Dane-DeHaan.png Dane [=DeHaan=].]]
* ChekhovsGunman: The Aval Organization is stated to have been founded by the vassals of an ancient king who wielded Soul Calibur and with his dying breath entrusted them with the destruction of Soul Edge. The primary candidate is Algol, who sacrificed himself to create Soul Calibur and entrusted an order of mystics -- of which Zasalamel was a member -- with guarding it and destroying Soul Edge. Given that Grøh draws from Lancelot, as his default weapon is called the Aerondight Replica and one of his quotes -- "Chevalier mal fet!" -- is a reference to T.H. White's ''The Ill-Made Knight'', another candidate is King Arthur, the second known wielder of Soul Calibur as named in ''New Legends of Project Soul''.
* DarkIsNotEvil: He looks sinister, and is undoubtedly something of a cold, uncompromising zealot, but he’s actually part of an organisation that directly opposes anyone connected to the cursed sword Soul Edge.
* DoubleWeapon: His Aval Twinblade weapon, the Aerondight Replica, can best be described as two swords fused at the hilt, though [[BifurcatedWeapon they can be separated]].
* EyePatchOfPower: He wears a sinister looking patch over his left eye, from which emits an eerie glow.
* HeavyMetalUmlaut: He’s Norwegian, and his name features a Norwegian/Danish "slashed o" -- Ø -- though the name itself doesn't make complete sense in either of those languages. The nearest equivalent would be something like "Grøholt", which is a perfectly regular Norwegian name, so he may have simply shortened it, or it could also be a translation error, as the name makes more sense ''without'' the 'h' at the end -- "Grø" is a Norwegian surname, as well as a place-name.
* HunterOfMonsters: Grøh is an agent of the Aval Organization, a [[CreatureHunterOrganization group dedicated to purging the Malfested]], which they call Outsiders.
* IcyBlueEyes: Sports very pale blue/grey eyes combined with a very fair skin-tone.
* MythicalMotifs:
** The Nordic ''[[WorldTree Yggdrasil]]'' -- an immense mythological ash tree that is center to the cosmos and considered very holy -- appears on a large shield in the background of his character artwork.
** He sports an eye patch in a nod to the Norse god Odin, who sacrificed an eye, but gained a more sacred, divine level of wisdom in return.
* NonStandardCharacterDesign: His overall style heavily evokes the {{Anime}} aesthetic, even more so than characters from ''V'' which already leaned heavily towards that influence. While no one can deny that other characters have a stylistic design that evoke RuleOfCool with little regard for historical accuracy, they still take influence from the western art style (even the characters that are actually ''from'' Japan) and have some kind of influence related to their culture or upbringing. Grøh on the other hand, with his silvery grey/blue hairstyle, futuristic-esque eyepatch, ImpossiblyCoolClothes that includes a gauntlet on his left arm, flashy DoubleWeapon, and his {{Shonen}}-like SuperMode that turns him [[PowerDyesYourHair red]], seems comparatively out of place among them.
* PerpetualFrowner: So far, he is never seen smiling at all.
* PowerDyesYourHair: His hair features blue highlights to begin with, but activating certain special moves sees said highlights turn bright red.
* RedBaron: Known as “The Agent in Black”.
* SexyScandinavian: He's a brooding, platinum-haired PrettyBoy sporting a form-fitting outfit and a personality that evokes the classic NordicNoir AntiHero. ''SCVI'' producer Motohiro Okubo states in Grøh's introductory video that he was specifically designed with the [[NationalStereotypes visual and personality stereotypes that Japanese people have of Norwegians]] (and other Nordics) in mind -- cold, pale, brooding and icy.
* TheSocialDarwinist: If there's one thing he openly dislikes, it's weakness.
--> '''Grøh:''' Atone for the sin of weakness.
* SpellMyNameWithAnS: It remains to be seen if Namco will correct their error, but the Nordic name "Grø" would ''never'' have an "h" at the end -- no Norwegian or Danish[[note]] the only nations to use the letter[[/note]] words end with an "h" following the slashed o letter. This is therefore likely a phonetic spelling from when his name was translated from Japanese characters, though even this is still wrong -- the name isn't pronounced with an "oh" sound at the end, but rather "ø" is pronounced roughly like the "i" in "sir".
* {{Spoiler}}: His existence was initially mentioned through a leak before being officially teased at the end of the game's very first official trailer.
* StanceSystem: He fights using two distinct styles involving his twin-blades fused together and also separated.
* SuperMode: He appears to be Malfested, as he can coat his weapon in red energy and activate a form where his eyes, scars, and the fringes in his hair turn red.
* TheUnpronounceable: A relatively mild example, but even the in-game announcer stuggles to pronounce the “slashed o” in his name correctly. “Grøh” would approximately rhyme with “fleur” or "sir", and would not be said as “grow”, as per the announcer.
* WillfullyWeak: His intro "Do not hold back, however I will" suggests he isn't using the full extent of his power.
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[[folder:Unknown character]]
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Origin - TBA

Weapon(s) - TBA

-->''"Take up your weapon and fight. Your life depends on it."''

->'''First Appearance:''' ''VideoGame/SoulcaliburVI'' (2018)

->'''Voiced by:''' TBA

* BeardOfEvil: A bad guy with quite an impressive and long goatee.
* BigBad: He's the main villain of the Libra of Soul mode. Whether he's actually canon to the main story isn't yet clear.
* DualWielding: Draws power from both Soul Edge and Soul Calibur's energy, wielding one in each hand similar to Algol.
* KungFuWizard: He uses sorcery heavily in combat, much more than the other characters, to the point where the weapons themselves seem almost secondary.
* MindOverMatter: Has telekinetic powers, which leverage the use of his many weapons.
* StormOfBlades: Can summon a bunch of red and blue swords to rain on his opponent, which is believed to be his Critical Edge.
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! Guest Characters

[[folder:Geralt of Rivia]]
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->[[caption-width-right:350:The White Wolf]]

Origin - [[Franchise/TheWitcher Rivia, Kingdom of Lyria and Rivia]] [[note]] The flag shown here is that of the Kingdom of Lyria and Rivia, one of the Northern Kingdoms featured in Geralt's home-series. Whilst his actual birthplace is not known, he uses "of Rivia" to denote his adopted home-city, following his knighthood by Queen Meve, and out of an inherent desire to have a homeland -- the books explain he even went so far as to develop a Rivian accent. The flag bears striking resemblance to the real-world flag of the Holy Roman Empire, from where Siegfried and Hilde originate.[[/note]]

Weapon(s) - [[ChoiceOfTwoWeapons Steel and silver longswords]]

-->''"Challenged a Witcher? Must have had a death wish."''

->'''First Appearance:''' ''VideoGame/TheWitcher'' (2007)

->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/KazuhiroYamaji (Japanese), Doug Cockle (English)

-> The protagonist (or co-protagonist) of all the media set in the ''Franchise/TheWitcher''[='=]s world. He is a, if not ''the'' witcher — a mutant created through alchemy and black magic to create an ultimate killing machine, he was in fact such a success compared to the other boys who underwent the Changes that he was subjected to additional processes that bled his hair white and took the pigment from his skin, but the benefits in return were many-fold. Geralt is the epitome of a professional monster-hunter, courteous, meticulous and devoid of emotional hangups. He represents the GuestFighter in the ''Soul'' series' sixth iteration, having been whisked into our dimension by a powerful sorceress. Geralt finds himself in a strange new world, home to the cursed sword ''Soul Edge'', the power of which the sorceress had spoken...
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* AnimalMotifs: Wolves, of course. He was trained by the School of the Wolf, wears a wolf-shaped medallion, and is known as the White Wolf due to his white hair and pale complexion.
* BadassBeard: Usually he's portrayed with PermaStubble, but some artistic depictions give the witcher a beard.
* {{Badbutt}}: Geralt is from a series that's as hard-R as games can get, earning many (well-deserved) comparisons to the likes of ''Series/GameOfThrones''. Here, he's placed in a much lighter T-rated game, and has to be toned down to match. For example, there's no blood from his attacks, his language is considerably more restrained, and presumably he won't go about [[ReallyGetsAround his ways of love]] with the female cast. This is perfectly highlighted with the quote below, where the first word he says probably would've been a little more colorful in his own series.
-->'''Geralt:''' ''[[GoshDangItToHeck Crap]] like this, exactly why I hate portals!''
* BullyingADragon: Alluded in his reveal trailer. Given that he is a super-strong, ageless, magical swordsman...
-->'''Geralt:''' ''Challenged a witcher? Must have a death wish...''
* CanonImmigrant: Much like Akuma in ''[[VideoGame/{{Tekken}} Tekken 7: Fated Retribution]]'', Geralt is confirmed to be canon to the story of ''Soulcalibur VI'', and is said to play an integral part. Unlike Akuma, who has next to no explanation for why he is linked to the plot of ''Tekken'', Geralt's inclusion is actually justified due to him being from a universe capable of inter-dimensional travel.
* ChoiceOfTwoWeapons: Geralt wields a pair of longswords -- a steel one for killing human monsters and a silver one for killing inhuman monsters.
* CoveredWithScars: His body is covered in a lot of nasty-looking scars.
* FishOutOfWater: He is thrown into ''Soul Calibur''[='=]s version of 16th century Earth, which while also populated by monsters, are unlike anything from the world he originates from. Whereas Geralt is familiar with every single type of monster from his world, the ones in ''Soul Calibur'' are the result of [[TheCorruption Malfestation]], human experiments, divine curses, or originated from the [[EldritchLocation Astral Chaos]]. Averted thematically however. Like [[Franchise/AssassinsCreed Ezio]] before him, Geralt was chosen because his mix of weapons and sorcery would be a perfect fit for the world of ''Soulcalibur''.
* GuestFighter: Following the successful guest appearances of Heihachi, Link and Spawn in ''SCII'', most subsequent games in the series include a high-profile guest. Geralt, according to producers, was felt to fit in perfectly with the game's 16th century Eurasian setting.
* GoodScarsEvilScars: Discounting [[CoveredWithScars the nasty-looking ones on his body]], his are the fairly classic rugged hero scars, the most prominent being one that crosses over his left eye.
* GutturalGrowler: His English voice in the games is very hushed and gravelly.
* HellBentForLeather: His usual outfit. With ''lots'' of justified silver trim.
* HumanAliens: The humans of Geralt's world appear exactly the same as the 16th century Earth humans of the ''Soul Calibur'' series, though they inhabit a completely different dimension and world. In the lore of ''The Witcher'', humans are said to have arrived on ''The Continent'' some 1,500 years ago, following the [[VoidBetweenTheWorlds Conjunction of the Spheres]], which trapped humans and many other creatures in the ''Witcher'' world.
* MagicKnight: Witchers are created through magic, and thus have some affinity to it, giving them an ability to use simple combat spells called "signs" in battle. In his ''SCVI'' appearance, he uses both his swords and combat spells in-game.
* ManaPotion: His Soul Charge has him drinking a bottle of potions to power him up.
* MechanicallyUnusualFighter: Geralt plays exactly as he should as a witcher. Thing is, this is ''Soulcalibur'' and he's been adapted to play like himself in the setting of the game without losing anything from his home games, and this shows in several ways. While other characters use magic, Geralt has a unique mechanic involving "signs" that give him different abilities like [[PlayingWithFire fire-based projectiles]], [[TimeMaster time-slowing abilities]], and [[CounterAttack counters]] the others don't have, he can use various potions, blade oils, and bombs for unique enhancements and options, and his general gameplay involves combat rolls and precision-based fighting that overall feels different from the others.
* MyNameIsInigoMontoya: One of his intros goes like this.
-->'''Geralt:''' Geralt of Rivia, witcher.
* MysticalWhiteHair: Geralt's hair is white due to his unusual compatibility with the witcher mutagens.
* RedBaron: "The White Wolf".
* TheStoic: Geralt rarely expresses emotion outwardly and approaches every problem as a [[ConsummateProfessional calm and non-judgmental professional]]. He even claims that witcher mutations deprive him of feeling emotion, though it's clearly not true for him or any of his kind.
* SupernaturalGoldEyes: Like all witchers, his eyes became yellow and cat-like as a result of his mutations.
* WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes: Being transported into the Earth-realm by portal doesn't help his long-running hatred of them.
-->'''Geralt:''' ''Rrgh! Crap like this, EXACTLY why I hate portals!''
* AWizardDidIt: His appearance in the real-world setting of the ''Soul'' series is explained via his meeting with a powerful sorceress, who first told him of ''Soul Edge'' and transported him to the Earth-realm to uncover its mysterious powers. Considering the prevalence of inter-dimensional portals in his home series, and the fact that his adopted daughter Ciri ''has'' visited Earth before (during the 14th century, and possibly [[Videogame/{{Cyberpunk 2077}} the late-21st]]), this isn't as contrived as it sounds.
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! Libra of Soul

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The main character of the Libra of Soul mode, AKA your created character. A person whose fate is now entwined in the Tale of Souls and Swords, after being infected by the Evil Seed. Now (s)he must travel the world, fighting for good, and hopefully cure the affliction.
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* ActionGirl: Any female version of the character is this by default.
* CharacterAlignment: Whether you're good or evil is up to you.
* FeaturelessProtagonist: You can choose their name, race (up to 16 different ones!), sex and appearance, and that character is the main protagonist.
* GameplayAndStorySegregation: The story has you trying to save yourself from being taken over by the Evil Seed. This is true even if you're playing a ''malfested''.
* HeroOfAnotherStory: The characters of other players can be encountered online, effectively making them side characters to your own story.
* MassiveRaceSelection: You can choose up to ''16'' different races, ranging from mundane humans to skeletons to elves to malfested and more.
* PurelyAestheticGender: The sex you pick for your character has no effect on gameplay. Taken even further in that you can choose up to 16 different races, and none of them effect how the game is played at all.
* VillainProtagonist: Should you play as an evil character.
* VirtualPaperDoll: How the character looks is entirely up to the player.
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! Returning Characters

[[folder:Heishiro Mitsurugi]]
!!!Bodyguard of the Warring States

->'''First Appearance:''' ''Soul Edge'' (1995)

->Mitsurugi was born as the fourth son of a family of farmers, all having been taken by sickness. Taking the name "Mitsurugi", he has set out to the world with only one goal: to seek the strongest warrior and challenge them to battle, where he wishes to reign victorious. Because of this, he draws himself to Soul Edge for that reason.
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* AnimalMotif: His art features a tiger.
* ArrogantKungFuGuy: Has the confidence to match his skill, that much is certain.
* BadassBaritone: He is a master swordsman and has a deep voice in Both English and Japanese.
* BadassBeard: Downplayed; he has a minor goatee, though "Badass" can't be questioned.
* BadassNormal: Just a normal guy with a sword and ''lots'' of training and experience, yet is still among the most badass in the series.
* {{Foil}}: He's a direct counterpart to Taki while also being an antithesis. Both are the same age, had their immediate families taken by sickness, became warriors on their own and are among the deadliest of the roster, went rogue, and they seek to find Soul Edge. The two divert from each other from there. Mitsurugi is a male samurai who's always looking for the next challenge and will go to any lengths to get it even if it means finding Soul Edge, and cares little about the well-being of others. Taki is a female ninja who's an overall force for good, watching out for the well-being of humankind ([[GoodIsNotNice even if it's not in the nicest way]]), and seeks Soul Edge specifically to destroy it.
* MeaningfulName: "Mitsurugi" literally means "divine sword."
* RatedMForManly: As always, Mitsurugi embodies this trope. Ditching the {{angst}} of the other characters and trades that for sheer asskicking.
* TheRival: To Taki, as always. They even have a special intro with each other that highlights this.
* {{Samurai}}: The main samurai of the series, though technically speaking he's a ronin.
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[[folder:Sophitia Alexandra]]
!!!Second Oath

->'''First Appearance:''' ''Soul Edge'' (1995)

->The daughter of a baker, she set out to destroy Soul Edge after receiving the holy Omega Sword from the god Hephaestus. Though reluctant, she uses her divine-given skills to seek the cursed blade and prevent it from causing any more destruction.
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* DiscoDan: Her overall look and worshiping of the Pantheon is anachronistic of the 16th century, more in line with ''Ancient'' Greece than the Ottoman period. That said, this is explicitly a factor in her lore as the oddity of this is noted in-universe, and she was specifically empowered by Hephaestus because she was a true believer.
* InstantExpert: JustifiedTrope. Sophitia may not have all the training the other cast members have, but being empowered by the Greek gods certainly helps remedy that.
* MiniDressOfPower: As always, she sports one. Here, it's reminiscent of her old design.
* MsFanservice: Young, blonde, buxom and with a DangerouslyShortSkirt combined with high kicks. Do the math. Her design is basically that of her ''I'' outfit, but made HotterAndSexier.
* NiceGirl: Just like how she was in the original Timeline, Sophitia is a kindhearted and altruistic young lady who is willing to fight to protect her loved ones.
* ThePaladin: Her mission and the divine nature of her quest qualify her for this character class.
* PossessionImpliesMastery: Has no actual training, but compensates with her skills literally being god-given.
* ReligiousBruiser: Her faith is as strong her sword.
* SemiDivine: The god Hephaestus granted her access to the Greek gods' power. It's made explicit here that it does more than just grant her skills she didn't have, as she can now channel [[ShockAndAwe lightning]] in her attacks like she does with her Critical Edge.
* SexyBacklessOutfit: The cut on the back is so low that it gives us a very good view of her skin.

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[[folder:Nightmare]]
!!!Azure Nightmare

->'''First Appearance:''' ''Soulcalibur'' (1998)

->The feared Azure Knight. He reaps the souls of the living as if they were mere stocks of corn, and just the name "Nightmare" strikes terror into the hearts of men.
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* BadassCape: Adds a tattered cape to his revamped ''I'' design.
* BarbarianLonghair: Nightmare is a bloodthirsty warlord who has long blond hair, which is exposed if his helmet is broken.
* BigBad: As he was before, Nightmare is the primary antagonist of ''VI''.
* BloodKnight: Exists solely to feed Soul Edge the souls of the fallen.
* BrainwashedAndCrazy: Siegfried is under the influence of Soul Edge to commit murder as Nightmare.
* CompressedHair: Nightmare shares Siegfried's back-length mane of hair, but in his case it's hidden under his helmet.
* EvilSoundsDeep: Speaks in a dark, demonically-enhanced baritone.
* EvilWeapon: Nightmare wields -- or rather, is wielded by -- Soul Edge, a demonic soul-eating greatsword made of flesh and metal, with an eye on its hilt.
* HellishHorse: He summons a Malfested horse as part of his Critical Edge.
* LargeHam: He ''is'' Nightmare after all. Just about every word is screamed, and amplified by magical energy to make it even louder.
* MirrorMatch:
** Whenever he fights Siegfried, this is the case. However, it should be noted that they have special dialogue that indicates that this fight [[FightingFromTheInside is actually within the consciousness of Siegfried fighting the Nightmare persona]].
--->'''Nightmare:''' My father's killer, so we meet again!
--->'''Siegfried:''' Admit it, we are the same.
** Furthermore, there's special dialogue in the middle of the fight with their Reverse Edge.
--->'''Nightmare:''' Have you confessed your sins?!
--->'''Siegfried:''' Your terror ends with me!
* ObviouslyEvil: His design doesn't exactly scream "good guy", what with the demonic red eyes and the mutated arm.
* OneHandedZweihander: Uses a single hand, his normal one no less, to carry Soul Edge. ''VI'' also implements a small {{Retcon}} by making it so Nightmare and Siegfried's fighting styles remain distinct as they have been since ''III'' (when Nightmare became an EnemyWithout), even though canonically at this time Nightmare used Siegfried's memories as the basis for his own fighting style. As such, Nightmare (Siegfried) in ''VI'' holds Soul Edge with one hand, as Nightmare (Inferno) did in ''III'' and ''IV''.
* RedBaron: Known as the '''Azure Knight''', as always.
* TinTyrant: A villain clad head to toe in sinister armor, leaving only his [[RedEyesTakeWarning eyes]] visible.
* YouKilledMyFather: In a match with Siegfried, Nightmare will accuse his human self of being their father's killer, and reaffirm his desire to use Soul Edge to avenge him.
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[[folder:Chai Xianghua]]
!!!Traveling Artist

->'''First Appearance:''' ''Soulcalibur'' (1998)

->Xianghua's mother hails from the prestigious Chai family, who taught her mastery of swordsmanship from a young age. Two years after her mother's passing, Xianghua sets out on a quest alongside Kilik and Maxi to find and destroy Soul Edge.
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* AnimeChineseGirl: One of the better known examples in gaming.
* CatchPhrase: "Just kidding!" and "Justice will prevail!"
* CoolSword: As in the original timeline, her jian turns out to be the sacred sword Soul Calibur.
* GenkiGirl: The poster child of upbeat young girls in the series.
* GirlinessUpgrade: Her costume is made to be much more feminine than the ''I'' costume it was based on, with her pants becoming a skirt with leggings and her hairstyle now resembling her ''IV'' cut rather than the ''I'' version.
* KidHero: Around this time, she's roughly 16-years-old and is considered one of ''Soulcalibur''[='=]s main protagonists.
* LongLostRelative: The younger sister of Xianglian, Kilik's adopted sister.
* MinidressOfPower: What her costume has been turned into due to the redesign from ''I''.
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[[folder:Kilik]]
!!!Destiny Awakened

->'''First Appearance:''' ''Soulcalibur'' (1998)

->An orphaned monk raised at the Ling-Sheng Su temple. [[WhereIWasBornAndRazed He becomes a victim of]] [[TheCorruption the Evil Seed]], but [[OneeSama his adoptive sister Xianglian]] sacrifices herself to save him from the fate of insanity at the cost of her own. Because Xianglian removed her Dvapara-Yuga mirror from herself, she was driven to insanity by the seed and Kilik was force to kill her in self-defense. After being trained by the Edge Master, Kilik sets out alongside Xianghua and Maxi to find and destroy Soul Edge.
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* GameplayAndStoryIntegration: In the Old Timeline, the Evil Seed within him was nothing more than a bit of lore that could be easily glossed over and had no effect on gameplay. ''VI'' marks its introduction as a proper gameplay element, with it taking over him when the player activates a Soul Charge.
* MechanicallyUnusualFighter: His Soul Charge doesn't just give him extra moves and ScratchDamage like the others, but actually triggers his [[SuperpoweredEvilSide Possessed State]]. This mode increases his overall damage in addition to giving him new moves, and a completely a new Critical Edge (the only character thus far with the distinction of having two different versions of them). That being said, the state [[CastFromHitPoints actively drains his health]], which means that unless you have a high health bar, using a Soul Charge is a ''very risky'' endeavor and one that should only be done as a last resort.
* SimpleStaff: The standard weapon of choice for Kilik.
* SuperMode: He has one like the rest of the cast, but notably different than the normal kind the others use, as it's more powerful and yet more [[CastFromHitPoints dangerous]] to use compared to the standard.
* SuperpoweredEvilSide: His Malfested side comes out to play, giving him red eyes; long, untamed hair; red TronLines on his body; and a distorted voice.
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[[folder:Isabella "Ivy" Valentine]]
!!!Coiling Contempt

->'''First Appearance:''' ''Soulcalibur'' (1998)

->Born to an aristocratic English family, her early years were spent in a loving environment, that is until her father’s obsession with alchemy and immortality gained by obtaining the Souls Blade drove him to an early grave. Shortly thereafter, Ivy’s mother passed away and so began her journey to destroy that which brought such despair to her family – Soul Blade
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* BritishStuffiness: Maintains her commanding RP accent from previous games, and she's dubbed "coiling contempt", in reference to the witheringly dismissive attitude she displays towards her opponents.
* MsFanservice: Par for the course with Ivy, her costume highlights her extremely voluptuous figure and she has the personality to match.
* StatuesqueStunner: At 179cm, she's the tallest woman and stands above quite a few of the men as well.
* WhipSword: Her weapon, which she designed herself.

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[[folder:Zasalamel]]
!!!The Dark Side of Karma

->'''First Appearance:''' ''Soulcalibur III'' (2005)

-> The sole surviving member of the Guardians of the Spirit Sword, a clan of sages tasked with guarding Soul Calibur. Zasalamel's skill as a warrior was unparalleled, but his arrogance saw him crippled and exiled for breaking the laws of his clan. Mastering magic, he attained a form of immortality through reincarnation; and seeks Soul Edge and Soul Calibur for his own enigmatic purposes.
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* AdaptationalEarlyAppearance: Zasalamel didn't debut until ''III'' in the original timeline, and it wasn't until then that he stepped out of the shadows and made his presence known. In ''VI'', which focuses mainly on the ''I''-era, he has a role in the overall story about four years sooner than he did before. Being an immortal, enigmatic {{Chessmaster}} who operates in the shadows definitely helps sell the plausibility of this.
* BadassBaritone: Courtesy of Mr. Silverstein.
* BadassFingersnap: His [[LimitBreak Critical Edge]] has him finishing his opponent off with a magical snap of his fingers.
* CompositeCharacter: Zasalamel's new design and moveset in ''VI'' is a combination of his own and that of his boss form Abyss. He specifically cites that his magical abilities are tapping into "the power of the Abyss".
* CostumePorn: His costume in ''VI'' is no slouch, combining aspects of both his ''III'' and ''IV'' outfits to create a more complete mysterious sorcerer look.
* GameplayAndStoryIntegration: The magical aspects of his character were largely glossed over as far as gameplay was concerned in ''III'' and ''IV''. Here, some of his moves, including his Critical Edge, make explicit use of sorcery.
* InTheHood: His hood adds further his enigmatic nature.
* PowerOfTheVoid: ''VI'' finally shows that this is the sort of magic that Zasalamel is capable of. The power of the Abyss not only allows him to conjure vortexes and black holes, but also gives him command over the flow of time.
* ScaryBlackMan: Par for the course, he's a black man who maintains a large and intimidating presence.
* SinisterScythe: His weapon of choice, befitting his Death motif.
* TimeAbyss: His origins date back many, many thousands of years.
* TimeMaster: His ability to control time is fully realized, as seen in his critical art, where he completely stops time to freeze his opponent in place, before slashing them in half with his scythe.
* VocalEvolution: Creator/KeithSilverstein has come a long way since first voicing Zasalamel in ''III'', and it shows in ''VI''. One would almost think he had a different voice entirely.
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[[folder:Siegfried Schtauffen]]
!!!A Soul in Purgatory

->'''First Appearance:''' ''Soul Edge'' (1995)

-> Newly freed from Soul Edge's control by Xianghua and Kilik, Siegfried is haunted by guilt and seeks to atone for the sins he committed as Nightmare, as well as for the patricide that had sparked his descent into madness and search for the cursed blade. However, freeing himself from Soul Edge's curse will prove more difficult than he realizes.
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* TheAtoner: Seeks redemption for his sins, starting with a desire to free himself from Soul Edge's grasp.
* {{BFS}}: As always, his weapon is the Zweihänder.
* BrainwashedAndCrazy: As in the original timeline, he falls victim to Soul Edge's influence to become Nightmare.
* TheCorruptible: Siegfried was Malfested into Nightmare when he claimed Soul Edge, with Inferno exploiting his desire to use it to avenge his father.
* LongHairedPrettyBoy: Siegfried is a rather handsome {{bishonen}} man with back-length blond hair, though in a flashback to when he became Nightmare he is shown with short hair.
* PainfulTransformation: The beginning of the Story Mode shows him claiming Soul Edge -- drawing from his end cutscene from ''Soul Edge'' -- and being painfully Malfested by it.
* SelfMadeOrphan: Siegfried claimed Soul Edge to avenge his father... but after being freed from Soul Edge's grasp, he realizes that ''he'' was the one who killed his own father.

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[[folder:Taki]]
!!!Fu-ma's Shadow

->'''First Appearance:''' ''Soul Edge'' (1995)

-> A kunoichi of the Fu-Ma ninja clan, Taki was exiled for her theft of the cursed sword Mekki-Maru, which was forged from a shard of Soul Edge - a weapon she seeks to destroy.
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* TheBlacksmith: She forged her ninjatō, Rekki-Maru, and imbued it with mystical abilities.
* BoobsOfSteel: One of the largest chests, and a powerful ninja at that.
* ContinuityNod: Her overall look takes cues from her all of her past appearances. Her physical appearance is based on ''IV'' albeit with slightly more Asian features like her earlier versions (a complaint about her previous appearance in ''IV'' was that she looked [[{{Mukokuseki}} a little too European]]), the costume itself based on the ''I'' appearance with a purplish-red hue, but with the CleavageWindow removed (as many thought it detracted from the outfit) and replaced with a [[SexyBacklessOutfit open back and sides]] that lines it up as an expansion of the ''II'' version. She also has a ninja mask much like her ''I'' counterpart, but rather than cloth, it's actually made of metal and demon-themed much like she had in ''III''.
* ContractOnTheHitman: Targeted and hunted by the same clan she was once a part of, due to stealing the cursed sword Mekki-Maru.
* EvilWeapon: One of her two swords is a cursed ninjatō called Mekki-Maru, which was tainted by Soul Edge's power.
* {{Foil}}:
** She's a direct counterpart to Mitsurugi while also being an antithesis. Both are the same age, had their immediate families taken by sickness, became warriors of their own and are among the deadliest of the roster, went rogue, and they seek out to find Soul Edge. The two divert from each other from there. Taki is a female ninja who's an overall force for good, watching out for the well-being of humankind ([[GoodIsNotNice even if it's not in the nicest way]]), and seeks Soul Edge specifically to destroy it. Mitsurugi is a male samurai who's always looking for the next challenge and will go to any lengths to get it even if it means finding Soul Edge, and cares little about the well-being of others.
** Additionally, she's a foil to Yoshimitsu. Both are demon-themed Japanese ninja who use mystical arts in tandem with their fighting, and hold a strong sense of justice. However, the contrast comes in the fact that Taki is a much more traditional ninja in using standard ninja kodachi and ninpo, whereas Yoshimitsu is a very ''un''traditional ninja using katanas and ComboPlatterPowers. Taki is a [[TheStoic Stoic]] no-nonsense type, while Yoshimitsu is a LargeHam who treats everything like it's a big joke. While Taki is a rogue ninja who fled her Fu-ma clan, Yoshimitsu is the ''leader'' of his own Manji clan. Though both believe in looking out for the innocent, Taki goes after major evildoers while Yoshimitsu is a KarmicThief that steals from the corrupt. Also, their appearances contrast -- though both are {{Highly Visible Ninja}}s, Taki's suit leaves [[PaintedOnPants nothing]] to the imagination whereas Yoshimitsu leaves ''[[TheFaceless everything]]'' to the imagination.
* HighlyVisibleNinja: Screams a lot in combat, wears a bright spandex and uses flashy ninja magic. Plus she's got some... talents that would give her away.
* MaleGaze: Her Critical Edge gives us a closer look at her buxom chest. Should she defeat her opponent with it, we also get a shot from behind.
* MsFanservice: Buxom with a skin-tight outfit that highlights ''[[PaintedOnPants everything]]''.
* {{Ninja}}: The iconic ninja of the series.
* NippleAndDimed: Not only does she continue to avert this in that you can easily see her nipples through her tight suit, but she takes it to an even more ludicrous extreme in that you can now distinguish her ''vulva'' between her legs.
* PaintedOnPants: Her suit is as skin-tight as ever.
* PowerTattoo: Her body lights up in symbols when she unleashes her powers.
* TheRival: To Mitsurugi, as always. They even have a special intro with each other that highlights this.
* SexyBacklessOutfit: As an addition to a costume that's already made for {{Fanservice}}, her backside is partially exposed to give us a good look at her skin.
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[[folder:Yoshimitsu]]
!!!The Original Mechanical Ninja

->'''First Appearance:''' ''Soulcalibur'' (1998)

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* ComboPlatterPowers: Let's see: {{Teleportation}}, {{Flight}}, [[PoisonousPerson Poison]], LifeDrain, ConfusionFu, FunctionalMagic, [[YourSoulIsMine Soul-Stealing]], and as a new addition to this game, EnergyAbsorption.
* EnergyAbsorption: Yoshimitsu gains yet another ability to add to his list of ComboPlatterPowers. After performing a successful combo, they might steal a portion of the enemy's ManaMeter and add it to his own.
* TheFaceless: As with any respectable Yoshimitsu, we have no idea what he looks like beneath his mask.
* FightingClown: As per usual, Yoshimitsu has humorous attacks to go with his mannerisms and hamminess.
* {{Foil}}: A stark contrast to Taki. Both are demon-themed Japanese ninja who use mystical arts in tandem with their fighting, and hold a strong sense of justice. However, the contrast comes in the fact that Taki is a much more traditional ninja in using standard ninja kodachi and ninpo, whereas Yoshimitsu is a very ''un''traditional ninja using katanas and ComboPlatterPowers. Taki is a [[TheStoic Stoic]] no-nonsense type, while Yoshimitsu is a LargeHam who treats everything like it's a big joke. While Taki is a rogue ninja who fled her Fu-ma clan, Yoshimitsu is the ''leader'' of his own Manji clan. Though both believe in looking out for the innocent, Taki goes after major evildoers while Yoshimitsu is a KarmicThief that steals from the corrupt. Also, their appearances contrast -- though both are {{Highly Visible Ninja}}s, Taki's suit leaves [[PaintedOnPants nothing]] to the imagination whereas Yoshimitsu leaves ''[[TheFaceless everything]]'' to the imagination.
* HighlyVisibleNinja: How stealthy could a ninja like him be by being... [[FightingClown himself]]?
* LargeHam: Speaks loudly with a phenomenally stereotypical melodramatic voice, giving him this effect.
* MechanicallyUnusualFighter: He has all the same quirks and weirdness of his past self that would qualify him, but additionally he has an alternative means to to gain ManaMeter. Some of his combos will [[EnergyAbsorption steal the meter from his opponents and add it to his own gauge]], marked by yellow orbs leaving the enemy and coming to him. He's the only one with that ability.

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[[folder:Maxi]]
!!!Dandy of the Seas

->'''First Appearance:''' ''Soulcalibur'' (1998)

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* BadassNormal: Just a normal guy with nunchaku who holds his own in a roster filled with sorcerers, mystical ninjas, alchemists, god-empowered warriors and other such magical beings.
* FightingWithChucks: The nunchaku are his primary weapon.
* MythicalMotifs: His character art in ''VI'' features an Asian dragon coiling about in the background.

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[[folder:Talim]]
!!!The Last Priestess of the Winds

->'''First Appearance:''' ''Soulcalibur II'' (2002)

-> Born in a remote Southeast Asian village, Talim was the daughter of the village's shaman and raised as a priestess of the Wind Deity. Talim's life was peaceful, spent mastering her dual elbow-blades and learning to invoke the Wind Deity's power, until she became aware of Soul Edge's existence and set out to cleanse the cursed sword's corruption from the world.
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%%* AdaptationalEarlyAppearance: Talim appears in the rebooted timeline about four years earlier than she did in the original.
* AgeInappropriateDress: In terms of her clothes, Talim is no less sexualized than many of the other female characters despite being 15, being dressed in shorts with most of the sides open, leaving the top of her green-and-gold panties visible; and a tube-top comprised of two crossed green and gold cloth straps that expose part of her breasts.
* BadassAdorable: Cute as a button, and can fight while summoning powerful winds.
* BlowYouAway: She can conjure powerful gusts of wing and miniature tornadoes.
* DualWielding: She wields a pair of bladed tonfa, which she uses to channel her wind abilities.
* ImprobableAge: She's 15 and fighting alongside a cast filled with more experienced adults.
* NiceGirl: Quite possibly the nicest in the series.
* PintSizedPowerhouse: Only 4'9", but that doesn't make her any less of an asskicker.
* ReligionIsMagic: Talim invokes the god of wind who she is the priestess, channelling its power to augment her attacks and to purify Soul Edge's corruption.
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[[folder:Voldo]]
!!!Hell Guardian

->'''First Appearance:''' ''Soul Edge'' (1995)

-> Easily the freakiest character in the series, and possibly of all fighting games period. Voldo is a guardian of the treasures that were gathered by his master, Vercci. He seeks Soul Edge because it is the only treasure that his master did not have before his death, but which he longed for so passionately.
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* RummageSaleReject: His costume is a fusion of ''all'' of his previous costumes with nary a concern for flow or synergy, which makes his outfit look like a mix-and-match S&M suit.
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[[folder:Astaroth]]
!!!Demonic Guard

->'''First Appearance:''' ''Soulcalibur'' (1998)

* AnAxeToGrind: Astaroth wields a massive battle-axe with a notched blade.
* FreezeFrameBonus: Astaroth's presence was first confirmed by a [[https://i.imgur.com/NMDFtrc.png brief shot of his artwork]] during the story trailer.
* ObviouslyEvil: Granted, he never did look like a good guy to begin with, but this version of Astaroth's costume really plays up the "evil" aspect of his character. Whether it's the open heart, the lava-like veins, the restraint-like mask, the cobra motifs, the chain belt, the barbarian-like loincloth, the numerous and prominent SpikesOfVillainy, or just the giant ax, it gets across right away that he's bad.
* SpikesOfVillainy: His shoulder pads and mask have large spikes for added intimidation.
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[[folder:Seong Mi-na]]
!!!Daughter of the Bladed Rod

->'''First Appearance:''' ''Soul Edge'' (1995)

* BareYourMidriff: It's Seong Mi-na, what do you expect?
* BladeOnAStick: Seong Mi-na's weapon is a halberd-class pole-arm called the Scarlet Thunder.
* DivergentCharacterEvolution: Having been stuck with the idea of being a "female clone" of Kilik for years ([[OlderThanTheyThink despite being there first]]), ''VI'' marks the first time Mi-na has truly diverged from Kilik gameplay wise in terms of getting new moves and inheriting [[Characters/SoulcaliburV Xiba]]'s exclusive moves. Now they play little like each apart from using rod-shaped weapons.
* HotterAndSexier: Unlike her original ''Soul Calibur'' outfit, her default outfit in ''VI'' leaves her the underside of her breasts, her midriff, her hips, and her thighs exposed.
* MythologyGag: Her ''VI'' costume is based on her pink ''Soul Blade'' bonus costume rather than her ''Soulcalibur'' outfit, but made [[HotterAndSexier sexier]].
* PantyShot: Plenty. Her Critical Edge in particular gives a good look at her panties.
* {{Stripperiffic}}: May be her most scantily outfit yet, and considering her history of outfits, that says a lot.
* ZettaiRyouiki: Her costume includes a pair of thigh highs.
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[[folder:Cervantes de Leon]]

->'''First Appearance:''' ''Soul Edge'' (1995)

* DiscOneFinalBoss: The first main antagonist, but like the Original Timeline he's ultimately defeated to make room for Nightmare as the ''true'' BigBad.
* DualWielding: He formerly wielded Soul Edge in the form of a pair of swords, one of which was shattered by Sophitia's divine Omega Sword and the other of which was taken by Siegfried.
* FreezeFrameBonus: Cervantes' presence was first confirmed by a [[https://i.imgur.com/NMDFtrc.png brief shot of his artwork]] during the story trailer.
* GhostPirate: He was killed by Sophitia and Taki, but resurrected as a Malfested undead by Soul Edge's power.
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[[folder:Lizardman/Aeon Calcos]]
->'''First Appearance:''' ''Soulcalibur'' (1998)

* DivergentCharacterEvolution: Inverted. Lizardman is now using a sword and shield style again as opposed to the dual axes he had in ''V'' (the easy lore justification being that he hadn't yet gained that power set at this point). We don't yet know how differently he'll play from Sophitia even with having the same base style, however.
* FreezeFrameBonus: Lizardman's presence was first confirmed by a [[https://i.imgur.com/NMDFtrc.png brief shot of his artwork]] during the story trailer.
* LizardFolk: He was once a proud Spartan warrior, but was captured by the Fygul Cestemus cult and turned into a feral humanoid lizard.
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[[folder:Inferno]]

->'''First Appearance:''' ''Soul Edge'' (1995)

* AnthropomorphicPersonification: He is the manifestation of Soul Edge's malevolent will within Astral Chaos.
* DemonicPossession: As the embodiment of Soul Edge's will, he is Nightmare's puppet-master -- corrupting and controlling Siegfried through his sword form.
* EvilWeapon: Inferno ''is'' Soul Edge, and can manifest his sword form at will.
* NestedOwnership: He is shown manifesting Soul Edge to fight Xianghua, who is wielding Soul Calibur.
* OurDemonsAreDifferent: He is a fiery soul-eating demonic entity who corrupts anyone to grab Soul Edge's hilt into a Malfested slave.
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!DownloadableContent

[[folder:Tira]]
!!!Bird of Death

->'''First Appearance:''' ''Soulcalibur III'' (2005)
* AdaptationalEarlyAppearance: Tira debuted in ''III'' and appears in this game which only goes up to ''II'' (and only some of it), while the game itself is mainly based on ''I'' (at which point she was only 13). It's confirmed that Tira will have her own Soul Chronicle, meaning she has some kind of role before she initially did. [[SubvertedTrope However]], given that the raven shown delivering the Soul Edge shards to various characters in the ''II'' was retroactively confirmed to be belonging to Tira, this could be a case of AdaptationExpansion.
* AgeInappropriateDress: She's 17 and wearing an outfit that is unambiguously made for fanservice.
* BadassNormal: Tira has no actual magical powers, she's just a birth-raised assassin specializing in the art of death. Even without any of the gifts that the others have, she ''still'' comes across as one of the deadliest characters on the roster.
* CombatStilettos: A carryover from ''V'', her boots have noticeable heels.
* DarkActionGirl: She's ''the'' villainess of the series, and acts the part in full.
* TheDragon: Nightmare's right-hand woman.
* FanservicePack: While Tira has always had revealing costumes and has never been flat-chested, this time around her breast size has increased to rival Sophitia's.
* ImprobableWeaponUser: Her ring blade is quite odd compared to the conventional weapons found elsewhere.
* MsFanservice: With her most {{Stripperiffic}} outfit to date, combined with an [[FanservicePack increase in bust size]], Tira definitely fits this trope now more than ever.
* TeensAreMonsters: Only 17, and one of the most evil characters on the roster.
* TykeBomb: From the moment she was born, Tira was raised to be a lethal living weapon.
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[[folder:TBA]]
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[[folder:TBA]]
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!!!The Agent in Black

!!!The White Wolf

%%* AdaptationalEarlyAppearance: Possibly averted. Some players are speculating that the reason she is DLC is because she has no role in the main story, which could very well mean her appearance here is non-canon.

!!!The Agent in Black

!!!The White Wolf

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!!!The Agent in Black

!!!The White Wolf

* BigBad: He's the main villain of the Libra of Soul mode. Whether he's actually canon the main story isn't yet clear.

* AdaptationalEarlyAppearance: Possibly averted. Some players are speculating that the reason she is DLC is because she has no role in the main story, which could very well mean her appearance here is non-canon.

* FanservicePack: While she always had revealing costumes, Tira was very flat. This time around, her breast size has increased to that of Sophitia.

! Returning Characters

[[folder:Heishiro Mitsurugi]]
!!!Bodyguard of the Warring States

->'''First Appearance:''' ''Soul Edge'' (1995)

->Mitsurugi was born as the fourth son of a family of farmers, all having been taken by sickness. Taking the name "Mitsurugi", he has set out to the world with only one goal: to seek the strongest warrior and challenge them to battle, where he wishes to reign victorious. Because of this, he draws himself to Soul Edge for that reason.

* AnimalMotif: His art features a tiger.
* ArrogantKungFuGuy: Has the confidence to match his skill, that much is certain.
* BadassBaritone: He is a master swordsman and has a deep voice in Both English and Japanese.
* BadassBeard: Downplayed; he has a minor goatee, though "Badass" can't be questioned.
* BadassNormal: Just a normal guy with a sword and ''lots'' of training and experience, yet is still among the most badass in the series.
* {{Foil}}: He's a direct counterpart to Taki while also being an antithesis. Both are the same age, had their immediate families taken by sickness, became warriors on their own and are among the deadliest of the roster, went rogue, and they seek to find Soul Edge. The two divert from each other from there. Mitsurugi is a male samurai who's always looking for the next challenge and will go to any lengths to get it even if it means finding Soul Edge, and cares little about the well-being of others. Taki is a female ninja who's an overall force for good, watching out for the well-being of humankind ([[GoodIsNotNice even if it's not in the nicest way]]), and seeks Soul Edge specifically to destroy it.
* MeaningfulName: "Mitsurugi" literally means "divine sword."
* RatedMForManly: As always, Mitsurugi embodies this trope. Ditching the {{angst}} of the other characters and trades that for sheer asskicking.
* TheRival: To Taki, as always. They even have a special intro with each other that highlights this.
* {{Samurai}}: The main samurai of the series, though technically speaking he's a ronin.

[[folder:Sophitia Alexandra]]
!!!Second Oath

->The daughter of a baker, she set out to destroy Soul Edge after receiving the holy Omega Sword from the god Hephaestus. Though reluctant, she uses her divine-given skills to seek the cursed blade and prevent it from causing any more destruction.

* KungFuWizard: He uses sorcery heavily in combat, much more than the other characters where the weapons themselves seem almost secondary.