The character sheet for ''Videogame/ShiningForceIII''

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!!Scn 1 Force

[[folder:Synbios]]
The leader of the Shining Force in Scenario 1. He is a nobleman, the son of Lord Conrad.
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* BewareTheNiceOnes: "''Although he is honest and full of kindness, during times of physical conflict the fury of this man's soul can burn hotter and hotter as he unleashes the savages of a tiger.''"
* DisappearedDad: [[spoiler:Conrad dies at some point in the game]].
* TheHero: The main character and TheLeader of Scn 1's force.
* HeroesPreferSwords: Like all ''Shining Force'' leaders before him, he uses swords. He also plays this trope more literally than the other Lords of this game by having swords ''specifically'' as his weapon, whereas Medion uses [[RoyalRapier rapiers]] and Julian [[{{BFS}} blades]].
* KillItWithFire: In Scenario 1, he can summon ThePhoenix with the Phoenix/Element Sword to deal powerful fire damage from a distance. In Scenario 3, he learns the most powerful AreaOfEffect spell in the game, the Inferno spell.
* KnightInShiningArmor
* TheLancer: To King Benetram in the starting FiveManBand.
* MagicKnight: He's capable of wielding swords and using both the [[PlayingWithFire Inferno]] and [[ShockAndAwe Spark]] spells.
* PlayingWithFire: Gets the Inferno spell after his second promotion.
* ShockAndAwe: Gets the Spark spell after his first promotion.
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[[folder:Dantares]]
A member of the Scn 1 Shining Force, he is a powerful knight of the Aspinian Republic, and one of Synbios's closest allies.
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* TheBigGuy: Of Scn 1's FiveManBand.
* DiscOneNuke: Heads-and-tails above the other party members in terms of fighting prowess in the beginning of Scenario 1, especially given that he benefits from TacticalRockPaperScissors against the many sword-wielding enemies at this point in the game.
* JoustingLance: Can be equipped with lances.
* TheLancer: To Synbios. They even have opposing armor colors (Synbios's red to Dantares's green).
* LightningBruiser: One of the strongest characters on Synbios' force, and has high speed and agility by virtue of being a knight.
* PowerAtAPrice: While his [[LightningBruiser high attack]] and [[TacticalRockPaperScissors access to polearms]] makes him a fantastic ''fighter'', this proves to be a liability when scouring the ruins. While he could easily reach the thieves by virtue of his high movement and [[EmergencyRangedWeapon ability to throw spears]], his weapons triangle advantage over thieves means that he has to be especially careful not to kill them too quickly, as this would mean missing out on any treasure they either couldn't have dropped (as thieves drop one item they're carrying each time they're hit) or have unlocked from the treasure chests (which only they are able to). This makes FragileSpeedsters such as Cybel (despite being in the same weapons class as Dantares), [[WingedHumanoid Eldar]], and [[BeastMan Frank]] preferred options for scouring the ruins, while Dantares stays outside kicking ass.
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[[folder:Masqurin]]
A member of Scn 1's Shining Force, and a female elf mage with a mischievous streak.
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* CuteWitch: A cute-looking, yet mischievous elf mage.
* ThePrankster
* PlayingWithFire: Her Blaze spells.
* RedMage: Leans the support spell Attack in addition to her offensive [[PlayingWithFire Blaze]] and [[ShockAndAwe Spark]] spells.
* ShockAndAwe: Her Spark spells.
* SquishyWizard: In traditional fashion, she can't take much hits before going down.
* RedOniBlueOni: The Red to Grace's blue.
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[[folder:Grace]]
A female kyantol healer. She served as a priestess by the time she was recruited by Synbios and the Shining Force.
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* CombatMedic: She actually has pretty good attack power for a healer and can inflict physical damage with her staff.
* CoolBigSis: To Masqurin.
* GlacierWaif: Has the durability and speed of a MightyGlacier, despite appearing as a SquishyWizard.
* PunnyName: As a healer, she's the Shining Force's saving ''grace''.
* TheSmartGuy: of Scn 1's FiveManBand.
* RedOniBlueOni: Blue to Masqurin's red.
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[[folder:Noon]]
An male elf mage who is among the people of Quonus that are brainwashed by an evil spell. Defeating the enemy responsible without killing Noon is requisite for his joining the party.
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* CastingAShadow: Is highly proficient in Dark magic, and can cast Soul Steal.
* AnIcePerson: His main specialty is being able to cast Freeze.
* CatchPhrase:
--> "[[MemeticMutation Now bear my]] [[DullSurprise arctic blast]]."
* DarkIsNotEvil
* OneHitKill: His Soul Steal spell, which has the same function as ''Shining Force I'''s Desoul.
* ShockAndAwe: Has the Spark spell, although he isn't as proficient as Masqurin.
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!!Scn 2 Force

[[folder:Medion]]
The leader of Scn 2's Shining Force. He is the third son of Emperor Domaric of the Destonian Empire. While he and Synbios are technically enemies, he ends up helping the latter more than once, feeling that there's something going on behind the scenes.
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* BlueBlood: A member of royalty.
* TheHero: Of Scenario 2.
* TheLeader: Of the Shining Force in Scenario 2.
* MagicKnight: Like Synbios, he could wield both Spark and Inferno.
* PlayingWithFire: Has the Inferno spell.
* RoyalRapier: His default weapon, though he can be equipped with blades, knives, and swords.
* ShockAndAwe: Has the Spark spell.
* SiblingYinYang: He's more compassionate than his two militant brothers.
* TheUnfavourite
* WarriorPrince: As a Destonian prince and the leader of his Shining Force, he is one.
* WellDoneSonGuy
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[[folder:Campbell]]
A centaur knight and a member of Medion's Shining Force.
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%%* TheBigGuy: In the starting Five Man Band.
* JoustingLance: Primarily uses lances, but can be equipped with halberds and spears.
%%* TheLancer: To Medion.
* TheRival: To Dantares, as they are both centaur knights.
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[[folder:Syntetis]]
A female elf mage, much like Masqurin, and a member of Medion's Shining Force.
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* BlackMage: Her spell selection is oriented around having a multitude of options for taking out enemies with; if neither [[PlayingWithFire Blaze]] or [[ShockAndAwe Bolt]] 4 can do it, she can still have a chance with [[OneHitKO Soul Steal]].
%%* BrattyHalfPint
* CuteWitch: A cute-looking female elf mage.
* SquishyWizard: Like all spellcasters, she can't take much hits.
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[[folder:Uryudo]]
A dwarven male healer who is a member of Medion's Shining Force. He was introduced along with his leader in Scenario 1.
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* ChekhovsGunman: Introduced as Medion's healer in Scenario 1. In Scenario 2, you get control of Medion's party, which includes Uryudo.
* CombatMedic: You can choose the Attack option for him, making him whack enemies with his staffs.
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!!Scn 3 Force

[[folder:Julian]]
The leader of Scenario 3's Shining Force. His father was murdered by the Vandal, Galm, which leads to a quest for vengeance.
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* {{BFS}}: His default weapon.
* DisappearedDad: His father was killed by Galm. [[YouKilledMyFather He wants revenge]].
* TheLancer: To Gracia.
* MagicKnight: Can wield the Spark and Infero spells like Medion and Synbios before him.
* YouKilledMyFather: His motive for going after Galm.
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[[folder:Gracia]]
A member of Julian's Shining Force. He is an innovator, an ancient race that is feared by the Vandals. All innovators go through an "evolution procedure" to reach their full strength, but for some reason he hadn't gone through it yet.
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* DamageDiscrimination: His Blessing spell. Hurts enemies and heals allies.
* EarlyBirdCameo: He appears in the opening sequence to scenario 1, though he doesn't show up in the game until scenario 2.
* HolyHandGrenade: His Shining spell.
* TheRedMage: Possesses healing and offensive magic spells.
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[[folder:Donheart]]
An old centaur knight who is a member of Julian's Shining Force.
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%%* TheBigGuy
* CoolOldGuy: Older than the rest of Scn 3's Shining Force, and an awesome fighter.
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[[folder:Kate]]
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* ActionGirl: An female elf archer who joins the Shining Force.
%%* {{Tsundere}}
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!![=NPC=]s

[[folder:King Benetram]]
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* BigGood: Like Sir Astral and Nova before him, he's a benevolent king who serves as the adviser for Scn 3's Shining Force.
* AFatherToHisMen: Very much so.
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[[folder:Emperor Domaric]]
The emperor of the Destonian Empire, and Medion's father from Scn 2. He was kidnapped by the Bulsom sect, necessitating the need for the Shining Force to rescue him.
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* AbusiveParents: He treats Medion, his third son, like crap, leaving him starving for his attention. [[spoiler:Then there's his blackmailing Medion into helping him with his plan to take back Aspia]].
* TheChessmaster: [[spoiler:It turns out he knew the Bulsom sect's kidnapping was coming and let it happen. Rather than call his traitorous son out immediately, he plants TheMole inside Arrawnt's conspiracy and plays along, allowing the "abduction" to throw both Destonia and Aspia into chaos. When the time is right, TheMole frees Domaric, who takes command of a loyal corps of soldiers within the rebel faction, blackmails Medion into providing ''his'' support, and marches straight on Aspia - just as he's wanted to ever since the country seceded 20 years before. He even sends a bit of behind-the-scenes "help" to the last remnants of the traitors, so they'll be able to knock down Aspia's castle walls for him before they die.]]
* TheDreaded: Feared by most of the populace in ''Shining Force III''.
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