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*** Actually, the original plans or the story mode were much different than the final product, including ''all'' playable characters. Then it became clear that the development team just didn't have the manpower or time, a d had to make radical cuts to the story. So it's more WhatCoukdHaveBeen, rather than BlatantLies.
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A girl who is Taki's disciple. Is the host of a demon called Arahabaki. According to [[AllThereInTheManual New Legends of Project Soul, Taki and a ninja named Juju were sent to exorcise Arahabaki, who possessed Juju. Taki was forced to kill her, and Arahabaki rampaged until he possessed the infant Natsu. Feeling guilty, Taki took her in and raised her as her apprentice. When Taki vanished on a mission, Natsu set out with Leixia, Maxi, and Xiba to find her. She also doubles as Leixia's bodyguard.
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A girl who is Taki's disciple. Is the host of a demon called Arahabaki. According to [[AllThereInTheManual New Legends of Project Soul, Soul]], Taki and a ninja named Juju were sent to exorcise Arahabaki, who possessed Juju. Taki was forced to kill her, and Arahabaki rampaged until he possessed the infant Natsu. Feeling guilty, Taki took her in and raised her as her apprentice. When Taki vanished on a mission, Natsu set out with Leixia, Maxi, and Xiba to find her. She also doubles as Leixia's bodyguard.
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* NonstandardCharacterDesign: Both aesthetically and game-play wise. Thus far, the series has always presented warriors from various recognizable, real-world global cultures with a [[MagicRealism fantasy twist]]: [[MedievalJapan Japanese samurai/ninjas/geisha]], [[SwordAndSandal Greek warriors]], [[BlueBlood English & French aristocrats]], [[KnightFever Germanic knights]] etc. ''His'' design and most of his move-set however, is almost completely [[HowUnscientific fantasy-based]], with an overall look not grounded in any real-world culture and a [[HighFantasy high-fantasy]] fighting style incorporating a summoned were-wolf. This sets him apart from most of the cast as a whole.
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* NonstandardCharacterDesign: Both aesthetically and game-play wise. Thus far, the series has always presented warriors from various recognizable, real-world global cultures with a [[MagicRealism fantasy twist]]: twist]]:- [[MedievalJapan Japanese samurai/ninjas/geisha]], [[SwordAndSandal Greek warriors]], [[BlueBlood English & French aristocrats]], [[KnightFever Germanic knights]] etc. ''His'' design and most of his move-set however, is almost completely [[HowUnscientific fantasy-based]], with an overall look not grounded in any real-world culture and a [[HighFantasy high-fantasy]] fighting style incorporating a summoned were-wolf. This sets him apart from most of the cast as a whole.
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* NonstandardCharacterDesign: Both aesthetically and game-play wise. Thus far, the series has always presented warriors from various recognizable, real-world global cultures with a [[MagicRealism fantasy twist]] - [[MedievalJapan Japanese samurai/ninjas/geisha]], [[SwordAndSandal Greek warriors]], [[BlueBlood English & French aristocrats]], [[KnightFever Germanic knights]] etc. ''His'' design and most of his move-set however, is almost completely [[HowUnscientific fantasy-based]], with an overall look not grounded in any real-world culture and a [[HighFantasy high-fantasy]] fighting style incorporating a summoned were-wolf. This sets him apart from most of the cast as a whole.
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* NonstandardCharacterDesign: Both aesthetically and game-play wise. Thus far, the series has always presented warriors from various recognizable, real-world global cultures with a [[MagicRealism fantasy twist]] - twist]]: [[MedievalJapan Japanese samurai/ninjas/geisha]], [[SwordAndSandal Greek warriors]], [[BlueBlood English & French aristocrats]], [[KnightFever Germanic knights]] etc. ''His'' design and most of his move-set however, is almost completely [[HowUnscientific fantasy-based]], with an overall look not grounded in any real-world culture and a [[HighFantasy high-fantasy]] fighting style incorporating a summoned were-wolf. This sets him apart from most of the cast as a whole.
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A girl who is Taki's disciple. Is the host of a demon called Arahabaki. According to [[AllThereInTheManual New Legends of Project Soul, Taki and a ninja named Juju were sent to exorcise Arahabaki, who possessed Juju. Taki was forced to kill her, and Arahabaki rampaged until he possessed the infant Natsu. Feeling guilty, Taki took her in and raised her as her apprentice. When Taki vanished on a mission, Natsu set out with Leixia, Maxi, and Xiba to find her sensei, who has disappeared.her. She also doubles as Leixia's bodyguard.
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A girl who is Taki's disciple. Is the host of a demon called Arahabaki. Sets According to [[AllThereInTheManual New Legends of Project Soul, Taki and a ninja named Juju were sent to exorcise Arahabaki, who possessed Juju. Taki was forced to kill her, and Arahabaki rampaged until he possessed the infant Natsu. Feeling guilty, Taki took her in and raised her as her apprentice. Natsu out with Leixia, Maxi, and Xiba to find her sensei, who has disappeared. She also doubles as Leixia's bodyguard.
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* IntercontinuityCrossover: Is a character in [[QueensBlade Queen's Gate Spiral Chaos]].
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* IntercontinuityCrossover: Is a character in [[QueensBlade Queen's Gate Spiral Chaos]].Gate]].
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* ARiddleWrappedInAMysteryInsideAnEnigma: No information from the game, nor the artbook, not even from [[WordOfGod Project Soul]] themselves has ever been given about who or what the hell this guy is.
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* ItIsPronouncedTroPAY: Patroklos' name would normally be pronounced 'P'TROK-lus'. Instead, it's pronounced 'pa-TRO-kuh-lus'. For some reason.
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* ItIsPronouncedTroPAY: Patroklos' name would normally be pronounced 'P'TROK-lus'.'p'TROK-lus'. Instead, it's pronounced 'pa-TRO-kuh-lus'. For some reason.
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* ItIsPronouncedTroPAY: Patroklos' name would normally be pronounced 'PA-tro-klus'. Instead, it's pronounced 'pa-TRO-ko-lus'. For some reason.
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* ItIsPronouncedTroPAY: Patroklos' name would normally be pronounced 'PA-tro-klus'. 'P'TROK-lus'. Instead, it's pronounced 'pa-TRO-ko-lus'.'pa-TRO-kuh-lus'. For some reason.
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** ItIsPronouncedTro-PAY: Patroklos' name would normally be pronounced 'PAT-ro-klus'. Instead, it's pronounced 'pa-TROK-o-lus'. For some reason.
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* FishOutOfWater: AVERTED! Ezio actually fits in with the time and setting of the game, which is notable given the series' penchant for sticking [[StarWars characters]] [[{{Tekken}} of a]] [[{{Spawn}} very different]] [[TheLegendOfZelda setting]] [[GodOfWar (or even time)]] as guest fighters. As it turned out, that's ''exactly'' why he was picked.
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* FishOutOfWater: AVERTED! Ezio actually fits in with the time and setting of the game, which is notable given the series' penchant for sticking [[StarWars characters]] [[{{Tekken}} of a]] [[{{Spawn}} very different]] [[TheLegendOfZelda setting]] [[GodOfWar [[VideoGame/GodOfWar (or even time)]] as guest fighters. As it turned out, that's ''exactly'' why he was picked.
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Son of Sophitia and main character of the 6th game. Uses a "sharper" variation of his mom's moveset. Sets out to find his older sister Pyrrha and to cleanse the world of the malfested, as they apparently killed his mother. [[spoiler:He eventually succeeds Siegfried as the wielder of Soul Calibur, becoming Alpha Patroklos.]]
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Son of Sophitia and main character of the 6th 5th game. Uses a "sharper" variation of his mom's moveset. Sets out to find his older sister Pyrrha and to cleanse the world of the malfested, as they apparently killed his mother. [[spoiler:He eventually succeeds Siegfried as the wielder of Soul Calibur, becoming Alpha Patroklos.]]
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* HeyItsThatVoice: In Japanese, he shares his voice with [[FullMetalPanic Sousuke Sagara]] and [[OnePiece Rob Lucci]].
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* HeyItsThatVoice: [[TomokazuSeki In Japanese, Japanese,]] he shares his voice with [[FullMetalPanic Sousuke Sagara]] and Sagara]], [[OnePiece Rob Lucci]].Lucci]], [[{{Persona 4}} Kanji Tatsumi]] and [[SengokuBasara Mitsunari Ishida]].
** [[RogerCraigSmith In English,]] he shares his voice with [[ResidentEvil Chris Redfield]] and ''Soul'' veteran Siegfried.
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* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: His intro quote as the first fighter ("Insieme per la vittoria!") roughly translate to "Together, we will be victorious!". Make of it what you will.
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* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: His intro quote as the first fighter ("Insieme per la vittoria!") roughly translate to "Together, we will be victorious!". Make of it what you will. It also counts as a ShoutOut, to the first words we hear him say in AssassinsCreedII.
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* MisplacedRetribution: Holy hell, yes. [[spoiler: Especially after the artbook revealed that Tira ''didn't'' kill his mother.]]
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Kilik's successor for ''SCV''. According to the official artbook for the game, he is the estranged son of Xianghua and Kilik. Edge Master told Maxi that to save Kilik, Xiba would have to inherit the Kali-Yuga. And so, off they go, on their Literature/{{journey to the west}}. [[spoiler:He inherits the Kali-Yuga {{offscreen|MomentOfAwesome}} from Kilik. The japanese official artbook, and character profile from other countries, reveal that Xiba is the estranged son of Kilik and Xianghua.]]
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Kilik's successor for ''SCV''. According to the official artbook for the game, he is the estranged son of Xianghua and Kilik. ''SCV'', Edge Master told Maxi that to save Kilik, Xiba would have to inherit the Kali-Yuga. And so, off they go, on their Literature/{{journey to the west}}. [[spoiler:He inherits the Kali-Yuga {{offscreen|MomentOfAwesome}} from Kilik. The japanese official artbook, and character profile from other countries, reveal that Xiba is the estranged son of Kilik and Xianghua.]]
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** BrainwashedAndCrazy: This ties in to this trope as it's heavily implied that Soul Calibur has some element of control over him.
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* NonstandardCharacterDesign: Both aesthetically and game-play wise. Thus far, the series has always presented warriors from various recognizable, real-world global cultures with a [[MagicRealism fantasy twist]] - [[MedievalJapan Japanese samurai]], [[SwordAndSandal Greek warriors]], [[BlueBlood English & French aristocrats]], [[KnightFever Germanic knights]] etc. ''His'' design and most of his move-set however, is almost completely [[HowUnscientific fantasy-based]], with an overall look not grounded in any real-world culture and a [[HighFantasy high-fantasy]] fighting style incorporating a summoned were-wolf. This sets him apart from most of the cast as a whole.
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* NonstandardCharacterDesign: Both aesthetically and game-play wise. Thus far, the series has always presented warriors from various recognizable, real-world global cultures with a [[MagicRealism fantasy twist]] - [[MedievalJapan Japanese samurai]], samurai/ninjas/geisha]], [[SwordAndSandal Greek warriors]], [[BlueBlood English & French aristocrats]], [[KnightFever Germanic knights]] etc. ''His'' design and most of his move-set however, is almost completely [[HowUnscientific fantasy-based]], with an overall look not grounded in any real-world culture and a [[HighFantasy high-fantasy]] fighting style incorporating a summoned were-wolf. This sets him apart from most of the cast as a whole.
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Daughter of Sophitia, also a main character. After being kidnapped by Tira, she ended up released from Soul Edge's influence at the hand of her mother. Sadly, unlike Patroklos, she ended up not knowing of her family and became an orphan. [[spoiler: After Siegfried defeated Nightmare, baby Pyrrha began to die as Soul Edge's power waned, so Sophitia removed the last fragment of Soul Edge from within her body to let Pyrrha live.]] Pyrrha was eventually enslaved by [[spoiler: Dampierre]], and was eventually bought by a noble named Jurgis, who freed her, employed her as a maid, and eventually proposed to her. On the night before their wedding, Jurgis was killed [[spoiler: by Tira]] and Pyrrha was framed and arrested. Tira approached her and gave her her mother's weapons, [[spoiler: awakening the dormant fragment of Soul Edge within her.]] She now sets out alongside Tira, who manipulates her [[spoiler: in order to fully awaken the [[SuperPoweredEvilSide cursed power within her]]. She eventually succeeds Nightmare as the wielder of Soul Edge, becoming Pyrrha Omega, but ultimately rejects Soul Edge's power and helps Patroklos destroy both Soul Swords.]]
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Daughter of Sophitia, also a main character. After being kidnapped by Tira, she ended up released from Soul Edge's influence at the hand of her mother. Sadly, unlike Patroklos, she ended up not knowing of her family and became an orphan. [[spoiler: After Siegfried defeated Nightmare, baby Pyrrha began to die as Soul Edge's power waned, so [[HeroicSacrifice Sophitia removed the last fragment of Soul Edge from within her body to let Pyrrha live.live]].]] Pyrrha was eventually enslaved by [[spoiler: Dampierre]], and was eventually bought by a noble named Jurgis, who freed her, employed her as a maid, and eventually proposed to her. On the night before their wedding, Jurgis was killed [[spoiler: by Tira]] and Pyrrha was framed and arrested. Tira approached her and gave her her mother's weapons, [[spoiler: awakening the dormant fragment of Soul Edge within her.]] She now sets out alongside Tira, who manipulates her [[spoiler: in order to fully awaken the [[SuperPoweredEvilSide cursed power within her]]. She eventually succeeds Nightmare as the wielder of Soul Edge, becoming Pyrrha Omega, but ultimately rejects Soul Edge's power and helps Patroklos destroy both Soul Swords.]]
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Daughter of Sophitia, also a main character. After being kidnapped by Tira, she ended up released from Soul Edge's influence at the hand of her mother. Sadly, unlike Patroklos, she ended up not knowing of her family and became an orphan. [[spoiler: After Siegfried defeated Nightmare, baby Pyrrha began to die as Soul Edge's power waned, so Sophitia removed the last fragment of Soul Edge from within her body to let Pyrrha live.]] ]] Pyrrha was eventually enslaved by [[spoiler: Dampierre]], and was eventually bought by a noble named Jurgis, who freed her, employed her as a maid, and eventually proposed to her. her. On the night before the their wedding, Jurgis was killed [[spoiler: by Tira]] and Pyrrha was arrested. framed and arrested. Tira approached her and gave her her mother's weapons, [[spoiler: awakening the dormant fragment of Soul Edge within her.]] ]] She now sets out alongside Tira, who manipulates her [[spoiler: in order to fully awaken the [[SuperPoweredEvilSide cursed power within her]]. She eventually succeeds Nightmare as the wielder of Soul Edge, becoming Pyrrha Omega, but ultimately rejects Soul Edge's power and helps Patroklos destroy both Soul Swords.]]
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Daughter of Sophitia, also a main character. After being kidnapped by Tira, she ended up released from Soul Edge's influence at the hand of her mother. Sadly, unlike Patroklos, she ended up not knowing of her family and became an orphan. [[spoiler: After Siegfried defeated Nightmare, baby Pyrrha began to die as Soul Edge's power waned, so Sophitia removed the last fragment of Soul Edge from within her body to let Pyrrha live.]] ]] Pyrrha was eventually enslaved by [[spoiler: Dampierre]], and was eventually bought by a noble named Jurgis, who freed her and proposed to her. her. On the night before the wedding, Jurgis was killed [[spoiler: by Tira]] and Pyrrha was arrested. arrested. Tira approached her and gave her her mother's weapons, [[spoiler: awakening the dormant fragment of Soul Edge within her.]] ]] She now sets out alongside Tira, who manipulates her [[spoiler: in order to [[spoiler: fully awaken the [[SuperPoweredEvilSide cursed power within her]]. [[spoiler: She eventually succeeds Nightmare as the wielder of Soul Edge, becoming Pyrrha Omega, but ultimately rejects Soul Edge's power and helps Patroklos destroy both Soul Swords.]]
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Daughter of Sophitia, also a main character. After being kidnapped by Tira, she ended up released from Soul Edge's influence at the hand of her mother. Sadly, unlike Patroklos, she ended up not knowing of her family and became an orphan. [[spoiler: After Siegfried defeated Nightmare, baby Pyrrha began to die as Soul Edge's power waned, so Sophitia removed the last fragment of Soul Edge from within her body to let Pyrrha live.]] Pyrrha was eventually enslaved by [[spoiler: Dampierre]], and was eventually bought by a noble named Jurgis, who freed her and proposed to her. On the night before the wedding, Jurgis was killed [[spoiler: by Tira]] and Pyrrha was arrested. Tira approached her and gave her her mother's weapons, [[spoiler: awakening the dormant fragment of Soul Edge within her.]] She now sets out in search of the truth, not knowing that her life is being manipulated by alongside Tira, who kills every man Pyrrha falls manipulates her in love with. [[spoiler:She order to [[spoiler: fully awaken the [[SuperPoweredEvilSide cursed power within her]]. [[spoiler: She eventually succeeds Nightmare as the wielder of Soul Edge, becoming Pyrrha Omega.Omega, but ultimately rejects Soul Edge's power and helps Patroklos destroy both Soul Swords.]]
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This is a list of characters from the SoulSeries that made their debut or appeared in the sixth game of the series, ''Soulcalibur V''.
!! Patroklos Alexander
Origin - ''Athens, Ottoman Empire (Greece)''
Weapon(s) - Short sword and shield, [[spoiler:Soul Calibur - Iai sword]]
-->Voiced By: {{KENN}} (Japanese), YuriLowenthal (English)
Son of Sophitia and main character of the 6th game. Uses a "sharper" variation of his mom's moveset. Sets out to find his older sister Pyrrha and to cleanse the world of the malfested, as they apparently killed his mother. [[spoiler:He eventually succeeds Siegfried as the wielder of Soul Calibur, becoming Alpha Patroklos.]]
* ArbitrarySkepticism: Soul Calibur, the spirit sword of salvation? Cool. Soul Edge, the evil sword of legends that creates the hated Malfested? Sure. Greek Gods? With you 100%. Azure Nightmare, the madman whose bloody reign of terror is well-documented as one of the darkest times in European history and who singlehandedly sacked small countries? Myth.
* AscendedExtra: Previously mentioned in his mom's profile.
* BigBrotherInstinct: Once he has been re-united with Pyrrha, lord help anyone who messes with her...
--> '''Tira''': "What's that? Me? The only pawn on this board is this stupid little girl!" *''Smack!''*
--> '''Patroklos''': "You ''BITCH!!''"
* {{Bishounen}}
* BreakTheHaughty
* BurnTheWitch: Towards the Malfested.
* CatSmile: [[http://www.fightersgeneration.com/np8/char/patroklos-sketch.jpg Patroklos confirmed for lion, get in the car.]]
* CallingYourAttacks: '''TRUE JUSTICE!'''
* CharacterDevelopment: He goes from a guy who just wants [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge revenge]] against the [[FantasticRacism malfested]] and will kill anyone who even barely looks it to [[spoiler:almost becoming Soul Calibur's KnightTemplar to moving past his hatred to save his sister.]]
* [[DefrostingIceQueen Defrosting Ice King]]: At the start, he acts like a total dick, but as the story progresses, he's not that person anymore.
* {{Expy}}: [[spoiler:Alpha Patroklos has inherited Setsuka's fighting style. Minus the [[ParasolOfPain parasol]] and Japanese sword.]]
** In-story, Pat starts out as cocky and self-righteous. He then goes on to [[spoiler:suffer a MyGodWhatHaveIDone reaction from his actions in the story, is manipulated by one of the soul swords, and eventually wisens up and seeks atonement, haunted by his callous deeds in the past.]] Sounds a lot like ''Siegfried'' doesn't it?
* FanNickname: [[spoiler:Alpha Patroklos = Patsuka.]]
** Some fans call him "Pat."
*** [[{{Troll}} Patrollklos]] or a variation thereof because of his TrashTalk after he wins, along with the trollfaces he makes in his winposes.
* ForGreatJustice
* [[spoiler:GratuitousJapanese: Alpha Patroklos will say certain moves in Japanese, probably as a side effect of the below.]]
* HeroicBSOD: He gets a HUGE one after realizing that [[spoiler:all of those people Dumas had him kill were actually innocent people, NOT malfested]]. This comes within literal minutes of him discovering [[spoiler:Dumas is actually Nightmare in disguise, and that his sister actually IS malfested]]. Needless to say, he doesn't take the triple-whammy well.
* [[spoiler:IaijutsuPractitioner: As Alpha Patroklos, oddly. This is apparently how he fought before using the sword and shield, having been trained by Setsuka whilst living in Istanbul, prior to ''SCV''.]]
* [[spoiler:IAmNotLeftHanded]]: Sort of. [[spoiler:Patroklos initially [[AllThereInTheManual learned iaijutsu and iaido from Setsuka]] (and he was a very quick learner), but then decided to switch to using his mother's Athenian style out of respect. The style was entirely self-taught, and while Z.W.E.I. notes it to be a pale imitation of Sophitia's and tells Patroklos essentially to BeYourself, Patroklos still holds up well up until he switches back to his original teachings (from which he goes on to trump enemies he had problems with in the past). That's... pretty {{Badass}}, actually.]]
** ContrivedCoincidence: The above... [[spoiler:which was required to keep the iaido style within the series, whilst dropping the previous wielder, Setsuka.]]
* {{Jerkass}}: He's [[InferioritySuperiorityComplex extremely cocky]], taunts his opponents openly, and does some highly questionable things throughout story mode, such as [[spoiler:killing an innocent man just because ''Patroklos thinks he's a malfested''.]]
** JerkWithAHeartOfGold: He does however, show that he cares deeply for his sister and strives to save her.
* JusticeWillPrevail: He's like the [[FatalFury Kim Kaphwan]] of ''Soulcalibur''. One of his quotes even has Patroklos triumphantly proclaim [[IAmTheNoun "I am justice!"]]
* KnightTemplar: For Soul Calibur. [[spoiler:Especially when he stabs Pyrrha.]]
** [[spoiler:This is eventually subverted when Patroklos decides to save Pyrrha rather than following Soul Calibur's wish.]]
* {{Leitmotif}}: Has one that plays in at least three stages and several cutscenes.
* LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe
** ShieldBash
* ManInWhite
* MeaningfulName: Could very well be named after [[Literature/TheIliad Patroclus]].
* SetRightWhatOnceWentWrong: His entire thought process after [[spoiler:killing his own sister]] could be summed up as, "Uh, whoops... I need a rewind button." Luckily [[spoiler:Edge Master]] granted that wish.
* {{Shoryuken}}: Uses one [[http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2011-soul-calibur/714560 here]] as the finishing blow of his Critical Edge.
* ShownTheirWork: His last name was recently corrected (in-game) to the more accurate Alexand''er'', which follows the Greek principle of attributing gender-specific endings to family names.
* SingleStrokeBattle: [[spoiler:Alpha Patroklos's Critical Edge. It's basically a less flashy version of Setsuka's Critical Finish. [[RecycledINSPACE With crystals]].]]
* SpiritualSuccessor: To both Cassandra and Sophitia, although his cocky and free-spirited fighting style and personality are more akin to his aunt.
* [[TellMeAboutMyFather Tell Me About My Mother]]: He had been raised by his father, Rothion. Rothion would convey stories about [[ActionMom Sophitia]] and her holy mission to destroy Soul Edge. Patroklos, as a result, desired to become a holy warrior, [[SoProudOfYou just like his mother.]]
** MissingMom
* ThrowingYourSwordAlwaysWorks: As seen in his Critical Edge.
* UnwittingPawn: His head-strong passion and sense of justice, as well as his naivety, make him an ideal enabler for Graf Dumas' machinations...
!! Pyrrha Alexandra
Origin - ''Athens, Ottoman Empire (Greece)''
Weapon(s) - Short sword and shield, [[spoiler:Soul Edge - Short sword and shield]]
-->Voiced By: Nozomi Sasaki (Japanese), LauraBailey (English)
Daughter of Sophitia, also a main character. After being kidnapped by Tira, she ended up released from Soul Edge's influence at the hand of her mother. Sadly, unlike Patroklos, she ended up not knowing of her family and became an orphan. She now sets out in search of the truth, not knowing that her life is being manipulated by Tira, who kills every man Pyrrha falls in love with. [[spoiler:She eventually succeeds Nightmare as the wielder of Soul Edge, becoming Pyrrha Omega.]]
* ActionSurvivor: Rare female example and highly unusual for the series. Unlike the other combatants, it's strongly suggested that Pyrrha has little experience in battle, as evidenced by her timid guard stance and somewhat clumsy repertoire of throws.
* ApologeticAttacker
** ApologisesALot: She ''really'' takes after her mother.
* AscendedExtra: Same as her brother.
* AssKicksYou: Her Hip Charge attack counts, as do her Bottoms Up and Heaven's Rider grabs.
* [[spoiler:BlackEyesOfCrazy[=/=]EyesOfGold[=/=]HellishPupils: As Pyrrha Omega.]]
* [[spoiler:BrainwashedAndCrazy: While she was affected by Tira's MoreThanMindControl, she became this under the influence of Soul Edge.]]
* BreakTheCutie: Oh boy...
* TheCorruption: Subject to it in ''IV'', does not remain in ''V''... [[TheEndOrIsIt or does it?]]
** [[spoiler:[[DoubleSubversion Double Subverted]]. By the end, she still has her corrupted arm, but her eyes, voice, and personality return to normal.]]
* DarkMagicalGirl
* {{Determinator}}: [[spoiler:She eventually ''overcomes Soul Edge's influence'' and uses it free her brother from crystal stasis.]]
* TheDrifter: [[WordOfGod Hisaharu Tago]] has said this is how she spent her life, since she was kidnapped as a young child and therefore [[TearJerker never got to enjoy any sort of family life growing up]].
* TheIngenue
* FanNickname: [[spoiler: Oprah as Pyrrha Omega]].
* FragileFlower: In personality, but not ability, if she's forced.
* GroinAttack: Naturally.
* HeyItsThatVoice: In case you didn't notice, that Japanese voice of hers is the voice of [[Manga/LuckyStar Patricia Martin]].
* LonersAreFreaks
* LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe
* MadeASlave: Prior to the events of ''SCV'', Pyrrha was purchased by a nobleman's son named Jurgis (the Greek equivalent of 'George') in a slave market, and began working as a {{maid}}.
** ReleaseYourSlaves: Jurgis fell in love with Pyrrha, and eventually proposed to her.....
** UnwittingPawn: That night however, he was murdered. Pyrrha was [[FrameUp blamed]], arrested and imprisoned. Soon afterwards Tira, the ''real'' culprit, appeared outside her cell and with skillful words, she wormed her way into Pyrrha's heart...
* MiniDressOfPower
* NotEvilJustMisunderstood: Everyone around Pyrrha dies and she is blamed for it. The culprit, Tira, even mentions this to her. Tira mentions it again when Pyrrha became [[spoiler:Pyrrha Omega. At first, Pyrrha still had the same personality, but she was pushed away from her brother (who, without her, would have eaten a Soul Edge to the face) just because she became malfested.]]
* PossessionImpliesMastery: Same as her mother and aunt.
* [[spoiler:PowerEchoes: As Pyrrha Omega.]]
* [[spoiler:RedRightHand: Just like Nightmare, Pyrrha's entire right arm mutates after she is confirmed a worthy candidate to be Soul Edge's wielder. Unfortunately, unlike the other wielders who got back their normal bodies after rejecting Soul Edge's influence, this one sticks. [[ButYourWingsAreBeautiful Good thing Patroklos loves his sister just the way she is.]]]]
* ReplacementGoldfish: While she does take Sophitia's role as the target for Tira's antagonism and the pawn in her schemes, Tira ''also'' plans on making poor Pyrrha a replacement Nightmare after rejecting the current one. [[FoeYay Yes, the Nightmare that Tira was arguably in love with.]]
* ReluctantWarrior: Her pre-fight animation sees her worriedly ''back away'' from her opponent, luckily she's a {{Badass}} if pushed.
* ShrinkingViolet: Arguably one of most timid characters in the series.
* SpiritualSuccessor: Similar to her bro, she is one to both her mom and aunt, moreso to Sophitia due to her timid personality and fighting style.
** [[spoiler:Pyrrha Omega takes it further by being a [[SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute direct port]] of her mother's moveset plus a few moves from her aunt.]]
* [[spoiler:SuperpoweredEvilSide: Pyrrha Omega.]]
* ToxicFriendInfluence: Tira, good God...
--> '''Pyrrha''': "Tira, you're [[HorribleJudgeOfCharacter the only one]] [[TheOnlyOneICanTrust I can ever trust]]..."
* YouAreNotAlone: This is all she wants said to her. [[spoiler:Tira and Soul Edge both promise this, but Patroklos is the one who finally delivers.]]
* YouthfulFreckles
* ZettaiRyouiki: Grade A.
!! Natsu
Origin - ''Izumo, Japan''
Weapon(s) - Dual kodachi
-->Voiced By: FuyukaOoura (Japanese), KateHiggins (English)
A girl who is Taki's disciple. Is the host of a demon called Arahabaki. Sets out with Leixia, Maxi, and Xiba to find her sensei, who has disappeared. She also doubles as Leixia's bodyguard.
* ActionGirl
* DualWielding: Uses two small [[KatanasAreJustBetter ninjato]], just like her mentor.
* FlashStep
* HappilyAdopted: Implied to have been raised by Chie.
* {{Mukokuseki}}: Despite being Japanese by birth, she sports utterly unrealistic ''strawberry-blonde'' hair. The incongruence is compounded by the fact that the game is set in the early 1600's, when it would have been impossible to dye brown/black Asian hair such a light shade. It seems odder still, because Namco took care to explain that Setsuka's fair hair is a result of her being ethnically European.
** On the other hand, she does have comparatively (realistic) European features compared to the other Asian characters (i.e. her eyes are a bit wider and less almond shaped than Leixia's). It's quite possible that she's actually of European descent, as well... [[OverusedCopycatCharacter making her the THIRD blonde, Western castaway in the series...]]
* {{Ninja}}
** HighlyVisibleNinja: Her ninja garb is a very lush shade of reddish-pink (even brighter than Taki's)... not great for her line of work.
* SealedInsideAPersonShapedCan: Has the demon Arahabaki sealed inside her.
* ShoutOut: Let's see, a blonde ninja in a garish outfit who has a demon sealed within her? [[Manga/{{Naruto}} Where have I seen this before...?]]
* SpiritualSuccessor: To her mentor Taki, as she possesses some of her moves with a much youthful twist.
!! Z.W.E.I.
Origin - ''Unknown''
Weapon(s) - Sword and summoned spirit
-->Voiced By: KentaMiyake (Japanese), MatthewMercer (English)
A mysterious, intimidating man who wields a short sword, but utilizes a strange tonfa-like grip in renders (but a normal grip in gameplay screenshots). Is capable of summoning a wolf spirit {{familiar}} named "E.I.N." to aid him in battle. He is currently working with Siegfried to find Soul Calibur's new wielder.
* {{Badass}}: Anyone who has the guts to [[spoiler:take on Nightmare ''and win'']] deserves this acclaim.
** BackToBackBadasses: With Siegfried in the story, during a skirmish with Graf Dumas' forces. One of his victory poses shows him back to back with E.I.N.
* BilingualBonus: His name means "two" in German.
** The wolf-spirit he can summon is named E.I.N., which is "one."
** His sword is named "Kreuzgriff," which is German for "Cross Handle." This explains its unique shape.
* FightingSpirit: Is able to call forth upon E.I.N., an ethereal BigBadassWolf with a crescent moon lodged into its stomach, to fight alongside him.
* FunWithAcronyms: Not that we know what the acronym is for...
* HellBentForLeather
* HeroWithBadPublicity: Z.W.E.I. definitely has [[SummonMagic strange powers]], but he uses them for good. That doesn't stop the average person from thinking otherwise. Opposing a political ruler's [[WitchHunt Malfested Hunts]] might have something to do with that.
* {{Jossed}}: When he was first revealed, many assumed he was meant to be a new antagonist. His story profile later stated that he is in fact on the side of good.
* TheLancer: To Siegfried in ''V''.
* MulticoloredHair: Mostly black, with several patches of white randomly scattered about.
* MysteriousPast
** NoNameGiven: Z.W.E.I. is just what he calls himself.
** PartsUnknown: His [[AllThereInTheManual official bio]] is surprisingly scant on detail, with his birthplace, age, date of birth, blood-type and even his real name simply listed as "unknown". This is in stark contrast to the far more detailed bios of the rest of the cast. Whether these details were left out to simply [[MysteriousPast enhance his mystery]], or that he (arguably) is a more [[ArtShift otherworldly character]] than the rest of the cast and is therefore more difficult to categorise in a [[MagicRealism real-world setting]], remains open to debate....
* NonstandardCharacterDesign: Both aesthetically and game-play wise. Thus far, the series has always presented warriors from various recognizable, real-world global cultures with a [[MagicRealism fantasy twist]] - [[MedievalJapan Japanese samurai]], [[SwordAndSandal Greek warriors]], [[BlueBlood English & French aristocrats]], [[KnightFever Germanic knights]] etc. ''His'' design and most of his move-set however, is almost completely [[HowUnscientific fantasy-based]], with an overall look not grounded in any real-world culture and a [[HighFantasy high-fantasy]] fighting style incorporating a summoned were-wolf. This sets him apart from most of the cast as a whole.
* ReverseGrip: More of a side grip, but arming swords typically were not held like that. Subverted in his actual gameplay; he knows how to hold a sword, though he switches to the side grip for certain attacks.
* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: [[spoiler:The last time he is seen in the story, he was thrown off of a cliff. It's not known if he survived.]]
* VaporWear: Strange male example, but [[http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/soulcalibur/images/d/d0/Sc5_pub_2d_zwei1b-copy.jpg his sagging pants and unzipped fly show that he's not wearing any underwear underneath.]]
!! Yan Leixia
Origin - ''Luoyang, Ming Empire (China)''
Weapon(s) - Jian
-->Voiced By: Yoshino Nanjo (Japanese), LaurenLanda (English)
Xianghua's fifteen-year-old daughter. Fled her home in China to avoid being married to the Emperor after she came into possession of the Dvapara-Yuga necklace.
* AnimeChineseGirl
* ArrangedMarriage: Xianghua would far prefer her daughter to become one of the Ming Emperor's wives, than pursue her dreams of seeing the world outside Ming (China).
* DistractedByTheSexy: When Leixia suggests Patroklos might be a strong opponent, Natsu and Maxi accuse her of deciding this entirely on attractiveness.
* FlowerMotifs: Her primary costume is designed around a lotus flower.
* HeyItsThatVoice: Leixia is not the first time LaurenLanda has voiced a [[BlazBlue Chinese Girl with much skin revealed (though this time, it's less boobielicious).]]
* GenkiGirl
* GirlishPigtails
* IBrokeANail
-->'''Leixia''': "Aww... No fair! You got me all dirty!"
* ItsAlwaysMardiGrasInNewOrleans: Her stage, "Grand Festival of Guandi Temple," is set during Chinese New Year.
* JumpedAtTheCall: In ''Soulcalibur V'''s promotional material she is referred to as "A Young Lady Longing for an Adventure."
* JusticeWillPrevail: Is said at the end of her Critical Edge. She probably got it from her mom.
* LittleMissBadass: Is only 15 years old during the events of ''V''.
* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: Somewhat, her looks were modeled after French ''SC'' player Kayane, making the latter something of an [[AscendedFanboy Ascended Fangirl]].
* PrettyInMink: Her 2P attire gives Leixia a fur hood.
* SpiritualSuccessor: To Xianghua ([[CaptainObvious for the right reasons]]) in a similar manner as how Natsu is one to Taki.
* StrongFamilyResemblance: To her mother. [[YouRemindMeOfX It's even remarked upon by Kilik.]]
* TheRunaway: Leaves home when she finds out her mom plans to [[ArrangedMarriage marry her off to the Emperor]].
* TragicKeepsake: She has Kilik's (Dvapara-Yuga) necklace, and he is one of the "ill-fated characters" of ''SCV'' as Daishi says, whatever that may mean.
** It turns out it [[BlatantLies meant nothing.]]
** Or... [[AlternateCharacterInterpretation she does nothing important]]?
!! Viola
Origin - ''"A place of roses and lilies"''
Weapon(s) - Steel claw and energy orb
-->Voiced By: HitomiNabatame (Japanese), Heather Hogan-Watson (English)
A mysterious girl who serves Z.W.E.I. Fights using a metal claw and a summoned energy orb. She is apparentlly amnesic, and follows Z.W.E.I out of necessity, believing that he can lead her to the truth.
* BadassCape
* CombatStilettos
* CrystalBall: [[ImprobableWeaponUser Her secondary weapon.]]
* ElegantGothicLolita
* FairyTaleMotifs: Her [[WordOfGod official bio]] is especially whimsical, listing her birthplace as "a place of roses and lilies" and her blood type as "twisted strings of red and blue," which is in stark contrast to the more factual bios of the rest of the cast.
** ShoutOut: Her oddly lyrical birthplace bio entry owes its origins to Tennyson's 1855 poem ''Maud'', in which it is said of the titular heroine: "You have but fed on the roses and lain in the lilies of life," suggesting a sheltered, protected upbringing.
* FortuneTeller: Has the look of one. Her theme in ''V'' is even entitled "Wandering Seer" and she has a second, Quick Battle-only theme named "Dance of the Oracle."
* GradualGrinder: Viola herself doesn't deal much base damage, but compensates with her high combo potential and unpredictable orb summoning, chipping away the opponent's health in the strangest ways.
* HotGypsyWoman: Her 2P outfit.
* ImprobableWeaponUser: In a series that prides itself on presenting real-life weapons and fighting styles (with a [[MagicRealism fantasy twist]]), her magic orb stands out as being ''completely'' [[HowUnscientific fantasy based]].
* InvulnerableKnuckles: An extreme example. She wields only a small set of thimble-like claws on her right hand, and in a game where her opponents are armed to the teeth with katanas, giant axes and halberds, it is unclear how she manages to guard and parry their attacks, especially as she simply holds her barely protected ''hands'' up to block.
** However, if one looks closely at Viola while she guards, they will notice a weird, disc-shaped [[BarrierWarrior translucent shield]] momentarily form before her on impact, possibly meaning she doesn't use her claws or bare hands to guard, rather a magic shield.
** MusclesAreMeaningless: As with Talim above, but she at least wields tonfas, a weapon with defensive capabilities.
* IdentityAmnesia: Her character blurb states that she is unaware of her past...
* InTheHood
* MysteriousWaif: Definitely gives off this vibe. [[WordOfGod Hisaharu Tago]] noted at TGS 2011 that Viola will play an important role in the story.
** Which turned out to be a [[BlatantLies Blatant Lie]].
* OddFriendship: Sees Z.W.E.I. as a kindred spirit, as she believes both of them were given inhuman powers that forces them to have to wander through life alone.
* PrincessCurls
* StockingFiller: She sports fish-net stockings with a spider-web motif incorporated.
* SuspiciouslySimilarOutfit: Her overall look is strikingly similar to Amy's (the hair, dress, tights, etc.), and she is voiced by the same voice actresses as Amy in both Japanese and English, leading to theories that she ''is'' actually Amy...
** ShrugOfGod: The staff has stated that she is not related to Amy, but they were quite vague on that statement, possibly referring to her fighting style and not her looks. The plot thickens...
* WhiteHairedPrettyGirl
* WolverineClaws: Her weapon, a vicious spiked glove reminiscent of [[Film/ANightmareOnElmStreet Freddy Krueger's]].
* ZettaiRyouiki: Grade A
!!Xiba
Origin - ''Zhen Hang Mountain, Ming Empire (China)''
Weapon(s) - Rod
-->Voiced By: ToshiyukiToyonaga (Japanese), JohnnyYongBosch (English)
Kilik's successor for ''SCV''. According to the official artbook for the game, he is the estranged son of Xianghua and Kilik. Edge Master told Maxi that to save Kilik, Xiba would have to inherit the Kali-Yuga. And so, off they go, on their Literature/{{journey to the west}}. [[spoiler:He inherits the Kali-Yuga {{offscreen|MomentOfAwesome}} from Kilik. The japanese official artbook, and character profile from other countries, reveal that Xiba is the estranged son of Kilik and Xianghua.]]
* AnimalMotifs: Monkeys. In fact he's one big ShoutOut to Sun Wukong.
* BigEater: He's munching on a roast leg of lamb in his official artwork and all he talks about is food.
* BladeOnAStick: A few of his alternate weapons.
* CuteShotaroBoy: Despite being 16.
* DoesNotLikeShoes: His 1P outfit.
* DubInducedPlotHole: For some reason Xiba's family ties are not present in his english profile, while all other language options has it; in fact, Xiba's profile is all but cut short ''in all'' english official sources.
* {{Expy}}: Of the protagonist of the famous Chinese novel ''Literature/JourneyToTheWest'', Sun Wukong. His bio makes this explicit.
* TheFool
* KidHero
* LighterAndSofter: Compared to Kilik.
* NemeanSkinning: He wears a tiger-skin wrapped round his waist, complete with a tail that further enhances his [[Literature/JourneyToTheWest Monkey]] shout-out.
* ObsessedWithFood: To the point he even yells "Food!" if defeated in battle.
* [[spoiler: ParentalAbandonment: He is actually the son of Kilik and Xianghua, but he unfortunately inherited the Evil Seed from Kilik. After consulting Edge Master for advice, he was put in the care of Kong Xiuqiang. Now flashforward 17 years. [[MosesInTheBullrushes Does he look Malfested?]]]]
* PintSizedPowerhouse: He's the shortest male to appear in the series, standing at 5'5".
* SimpleStaff
* SpiritualSuccessor: To Kilik.
* TrueCompanions: He travels with Maxi, Leixia, and Natsu, and calls the villagers living in the foothills of the Zhen Hang Mountain his family.
!![[spoiler:Elysium]]
Origin - [[spoiler:''The living incarnation of the holy sword, Soul Calibur'']]
Weapon - [[spoiler:Soul Calibur - All weapons[[hottip:*:wielded by women]]]]
-->Voiced By: [[spoiler:ChieNakamura]] (Japanese), [[spoiler:Diane Holmby]] (English)
[[spoiler:The origin of the voice that called out to Cassandra as she touched Soul Calibur in her ending in ''IV''. As Inferno is the embodiment of Soul Edge, so too is Elysium to Soul Calibur. While Inferno seeks to bring chaos to the world, Elysium wishes to bring order. However, her methods for doing so are that of a WellIntentionedExtremist who is willing to remove all obstacles in that path. She appears to Patroklos in the image of his mother, flat-out lying to him that there is no way to save Pyrrha from her fate.]]
* AngelicBeauty
* [[spoiler:DistaffCounterpart]]: To [[spoiler:[[BiggerBad Inferno]]]].
* DittoFighter: but has exclusive moves when posing as [[spoiler:Pyrrha Omega.]]
* {{Expy}}: Looks just like [[spoiler:Sophitia...]]
** [[spoiler:AFormYouAreComfortableWith: ... because that was the form Patroklos wanted to see. It definitely made manipulating him easier.]]
* TheFaceless: Wears a mask that covers most of [[spoiler:her]] face in battle. [[spoiler:It's noticeably missing when she first meets Patroklos.]]
* [[spoiler:GrandTheftMe: If Patroklos did not follow her plans, she would have turned him into her version of Nightmare.]]
* HolyHandGrenade: [[spoiler:Her]] [[LimitBreak Critical Edge]] no matter the moveset involves [[PowerGivesYouWings spreading wings]] and calling light from above, which heavily damages the opponent.
* KnightTemplar: [[spoiler:After seeing Siegfried's ''SCIV'' ending and ''SCV'''s bad ending, ''yes''.]]
* [[spoiler:LightIsNotGood]]
** [[spoiler:[[MalevolentMaskedMen Malevolent Masked Woman]]]]
* [[spoiler:[[ManipulativeBastard Manipulative Bitch]]]]
* [[spoiler:MeaningfulName: Elysium is basically the Greek form of Heaven for warriors which makes it the opposite of Inferno, who is named after Hell.]].
** [[spoiler:FridgeLogic: She should be named Paradiso, being Inferno's opposite, but then you realize that Elysium is technically the Greek version of paradise.]]
* [[spoiler:NoBiologicalSex: Technically genderless; she only takes a female form out of necessity to manipulate Patroklos.]]
* [[spoiler:OurAngelsAreDifferent]]
* [[spoiler:PerpetualMolt: Seen in her intro.]]
* {{Stripperiffic}}: Is possibly the ''least'' clad character in the entire series. Yes, even less than ''Ivy at her worst''. Luckily, the 2P outfit is much less revealing.
* WellIntentionedExtremist
!!Ezio Auditore da Firenze
Origin - ''Florence, Florentine Republic (Italy)''
Weapon(s) - Hidden Blades (two), Roman Longsword, Stiletto, Hidden Gun, Crossbow
--> Voiced By: TomokazuSeki (Japanese), RogerCraigSmith (English)
The main character of ''[[VideoGame/AssassinsCreedII Assassin's Creed II]]''. The son of a Florentine banker (and ex-Assassin) from [[TheRenaissance Renaissance Italy]] whose life of luxury was shattered when his father and brothers were framed and executed. Seeking vengeance, he embraced his true heritage as an Assassin, and worked his way up to become one of the most prominent leaders the order had ever known.
* {{Badass}}: And how! Aside from what he's done in his [[AssassinsCreed home series]], Ezio makes his ''Soul'' debut by picking a fight with '''[[BigBad Nightmare]]'''.
** BadassCape: A white half-cape, which conveniently covers all of his left-side weapons when not in use.
** BadassGrandpa: His appearance is based off ''[[VideoGame/AssassinsCreedBrotherhood Brotherhood]]'' (as that game's release was when Namco Bandai started collaborating with Ubisoft), where he was between ages 40 and 48.
** BadassNormal: Arguably considered to be one, at least compared to most of the other characters and guest fighters in the ''Soul'' series.
* BattleThemeMusic: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt2qhuTWrs4 Uses a cover of]] ''ACII'''s [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EaRHlo4B0Y "Venice Rooftops"]] as seen in his announcement trailer.
* BladeBelowTheShoulder: His Hidden Blades, which he uses for many of his melee attacks, including an unblockable attack that resembles the high-profile "flying" assassinations in the ''Assassin's Creed'' series. His Hidden Gun also counts, as it's mounted alongside on his left-forearm hidden blade.
* CanonWelding: The official backstory has Ezio making a stop in his quest to kill Cesare Borgia to recover a treasure that the Templars stole when they raided Forli; however, as soon as he opens the box, the Animus flips out and jumps ahead to Ezio waiting for the ship to Navvare. This sets the event just before the final battle of ''Brotherhood''.
* {{Career Killer|s}}: His reveal trailer even dubs him "Master Assassin." Quoting [[LeonardoDaVinci Da Vinci]], "Our lives are made by the death of others."
* FishOutOfWater: AVERTED! Ezio actually fits in with the time and setting of the game, which is notable given the series' penchant for sticking [[StarWars characters]] [[{{Tekken}} of a]] [[{{Spawn}} very different]] [[TheLegendOfZelda setting]] [[GodOfWar (or even time)]] as guest fighters. As it turned out, that's ''exactly'' why he was picked.
** This is only to some extent. The first ''Soul'' game takes place six decades after Ezio's death in the 1520s, whereas ''Soul Edge'' is set in 1584 and ''SCV'' takes place twenty-four years later in 1608, despite his look and fighting style being a better fit for the ''Soul'' universe and both series being set during TheRenaissance. WordOfGod [[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-10-21-ezio-confirmed-for-soulcalibur-5 suggests that]] Ezio's appearance in ''SCV'' is due to the Animus, making Ezio a "ghost" of sorts (or making ''V'' a program within the Animus).
*** A Namco Bandai community manager however noted that Ezio had several undocumented periods in his life during the events of ''Brotherhood'', suggesting the "time/dimensional travel" explanation; the Animus was actually Ubisoft's suggestion.
** Somewhat confirmed. Before setting off for the final mission in ''Brotherhood'', Ezio assisted in fighting off some Templar invaders. He then found an unknown artifact that transported him to the future (i.e. the events of ''SCV''). He eventually returned to his own time period to kill Cesare Borgia.
* FullNameBasis: Is the only character whose last name is displayed and read by the announcer.
* GuestFighter: Confirmed to be playable in both the [[{{Playstation3}} PS3]] and {{Xbox 360}} versions, due to ''AssassinsCreed'' being multi-platform.
* HeyItsThatVoice: In Japanese, he shares his voice with [[FullMetalPanic Sousuke Sagara]] and [[OnePiece Rob Lucci]].
* HitlerCam: Used when he wins a match.
* InTheHood
* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: His intro quote as the first fighter ("Insieme per la vittoria!") roughly translate to "Together, we will be victorious!". Make of it what you will.
* ManInWhite
* MeaningfulName: Ezio being derived from a Greek word for eagle, he's "The Eagle of Florence."
* MultiMeleeMaster: Just look at the weapons he has in his arsenal! To quote [[NiccoloMachiavelli Machiavelli]] in his announcement trailer: "Before else, be armed."
** Shown mainly during his Critical Edge attack, where he slashes his opponent with his stiletto, hidden blade, ''and'' longsword, then finishes the attack with a crossbow bolt and an immediate follow-up hidden gun shot.
** Namco Bandai actually cited this as ''the'' main challenge when it came to balancing Ezio as a fighting game character.
** NamedWeapons: Somewhat averted, in a similar manner as the ''StarWars'' guest fighters, as the site simply gives his weapon name as "The Hidden Blade." (Funny as this only applies to one out of God knows how many weapons he has.)
** The Japanese profile refers to it as "Assassin Blade."
* PreAsskickingOneLiner: "I tried to warn you!" (said before Ezio performs his Critical Edge attack.)
* PrimalStance: Averted, Ezio's fighting stance is his idle stance from ''Assassin's Creed''.
* PostMortemOneLiner: "The world will be better without you." and "May no one remember your name." The former one actually counts as a ShoutOut to ''Brotherhood'', as Ezio used this line to destroy one of Leonardo Da Vinci's war machines, while the latter is used after Ezio defeats [[FinalBoss Cesare Borgia]].
** He also uses his main one-liner from ''Assassin's Creed'' ("Requiescat In Pace"), when using his Hidden Gun unblockable attack.
* ShoutOut: Many to his home series, as per the course:
** The glitch that occurs after Nightmare's scene in Ezio's trailer is similar to the one found in the "Black Room" trailer for ''[[VideoGame/AssassinsCreedRevelations Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''.
** Most of his attacks (the Hidden Blade assassinations, Hidden Gun shot, his counters) are lifted straight from ''Assassin's Creed''.
** The official bio mentions Shaun Hastings, part of Desmond's MissionControl from ''Assassin's Creed II'' onwards.
* TheSlowWalk: How Ezio is introduced in his reveal trailer before "dropping in" on Nightmare and delivering his first line.
* TalkingToHimself: He shares his [[RogerCraigSmith English VA]] with Siegfried.
!![[{{Tekken}} Devil Jin]]
In a seemingly opposite situation compared to ''III'''s KOS-MOS example, Devil Jin's moveset is exclusive to custom characters, but there is no word on whether or not there any parts to recreate him with. To get the Soul (read: fighting style) of Devil Jin, one must defeat the ghost Harada TEKKEN, who uses his style, in Quick Battle mode.
* BareFistedMonk
* CallBack: The theme that plays when fighting Harada TEKKEN in Quick Battle mode is [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDcnRvZZ4wU "Antares,"]] the theme of Devil Jin's home stage in ''Tekken 5'', the Cathedral. This is because the theme was composed by the series' sound director, Junichi Nakatsuru.
* TheCameo
** CreatorCameo: One of the opponents that uses this moveset in Quick Battle is Katsuhiro Harada (Harada TEKKEN), the creator of the ''{{Tekken}}'' series.
* FrickinLaserBeams
* PowerGivesYouWings
* {{Shoryuken}}: As an unblockable.
!! Patroklos Alexander
Origin - ''Athens, Ottoman Empire (Greece)''
Weapon(s) - Short sword and shield, [[spoiler:Soul Calibur - Iai sword]]
-->Voiced By: {{KENN}} (Japanese), YuriLowenthal (English)
Son of Sophitia and main character of the 6th game. Uses a "sharper" variation of his mom's moveset. Sets out to find his older sister Pyrrha and to cleanse the world of the malfested, as they apparently killed his mother. [[spoiler:He eventually succeeds Siegfried as the wielder of Soul Calibur, becoming Alpha Patroklos.]]
* ArbitrarySkepticism: Soul Calibur, the spirit sword of salvation? Cool. Soul Edge, the evil sword of legends that creates the hated Malfested? Sure. Greek Gods? With you 100%. Azure Nightmare, the madman whose bloody reign of terror is well-documented as one of the darkest times in European history and who singlehandedly sacked small countries? Myth.
* AscendedExtra: Previously mentioned in his mom's profile.
* BigBrotherInstinct: Once he has been re-united with Pyrrha, lord help anyone who messes with her...
--> '''Tira''': "What's that? Me? The only pawn on this board is this stupid little girl!" *''Smack!''*
--> '''Patroklos''': "You ''BITCH!!''"
* {{Bishounen}}
* BreakTheHaughty
* BurnTheWitch: Towards the Malfested.
* CatSmile: [[http://www.fightersgeneration.com/np8/char/patroklos-sketch.jpg Patroklos confirmed for lion, get in the car.]]
* CallingYourAttacks: '''TRUE JUSTICE!'''
* CharacterDevelopment: He goes from a guy who just wants [[RoaringRampageOfRevenge revenge]] against the [[FantasticRacism malfested]] and will kill anyone who even barely looks it to [[spoiler:almost becoming Soul Calibur's KnightTemplar to moving past his hatred to save his sister.]]
* [[DefrostingIceQueen Defrosting Ice King]]: At the start, he acts like a total dick, but as the story progresses, he's not that person anymore.
* {{Expy}}: [[spoiler:Alpha Patroklos has inherited Setsuka's fighting style. Minus the [[ParasolOfPain parasol]] and Japanese sword.]]
** In-story, Pat starts out as cocky and self-righteous. He then goes on to [[spoiler:suffer a MyGodWhatHaveIDone reaction from his actions in the story, is manipulated by one of the soul swords, and eventually wisens up and seeks atonement, haunted by his callous deeds in the past.]] Sounds a lot like ''Siegfried'' doesn't it?
* FanNickname: [[spoiler:Alpha Patroklos = Patsuka.]]
** Some fans call him "Pat."
*** [[{{Troll}} Patrollklos]] or a variation thereof because of his TrashTalk after he wins, along with the trollfaces he makes in his winposes.
* ForGreatJustice
* [[spoiler:GratuitousJapanese: Alpha Patroklos will say certain moves in Japanese, probably as a side effect of the below.]]
* HeroicBSOD: He gets a HUGE one after realizing that [[spoiler:all of those people Dumas had him kill were actually innocent people, NOT malfested]]. This comes within literal minutes of him discovering [[spoiler:Dumas is actually Nightmare in disguise, and that his sister actually IS malfested]]. Needless to say, he doesn't take the triple-whammy well.
* [[spoiler:IaijutsuPractitioner: As Alpha Patroklos, oddly. This is apparently how he fought before using the sword and shield, having been trained by Setsuka whilst living in Istanbul, prior to ''SCV''.]]
* [[spoiler:IAmNotLeftHanded]]: Sort of. [[spoiler:Patroklos initially [[AllThereInTheManual learned iaijutsu and iaido from Setsuka]] (and he was a very quick learner), but then decided to switch to using his mother's Athenian style out of respect. The style was entirely self-taught, and while Z.W.E.I. notes it to be a pale imitation of Sophitia's and tells Patroklos essentially to BeYourself, Patroklos still holds up well up until he switches back to his original teachings (from which he goes on to trump enemies he had problems with in the past). That's... pretty {{Badass}}, actually.]]
** ContrivedCoincidence: The above... [[spoiler:which was required to keep the iaido style within the series, whilst dropping the previous wielder, Setsuka.]]
* {{Jerkass}}: He's [[InferioritySuperiorityComplex extremely cocky]], taunts his opponents openly, and does some highly questionable things throughout story mode, such as [[spoiler:killing an innocent man just because ''Patroklos thinks he's a malfested''.]]
** JerkWithAHeartOfGold: He does however, show that he cares deeply for his sister and strives to save her.
* JusticeWillPrevail: He's like the [[FatalFury Kim Kaphwan]] of ''Soulcalibur''. One of his quotes even has Patroklos triumphantly proclaim [[IAmTheNoun "I am justice!"]]
* KnightTemplar: For Soul Calibur. [[spoiler:Especially when he stabs Pyrrha.]]
** [[spoiler:This is eventually subverted when Patroklos decides to save Pyrrha rather than following Soul Calibur's wish.]]
* {{Leitmotif}}: Has one that plays in at least three stages and several cutscenes.
* LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe
** ShieldBash
* ManInWhite
* MeaningfulName: Could very well be named after [[Literature/TheIliad Patroclus]].
* SetRightWhatOnceWentWrong: His entire thought process after [[spoiler:killing his own sister]] could be summed up as, "Uh, whoops... I need a rewind button." Luckily [[spoiler:Edge Master]] granted that wish.
* {{Shoryuken}}: Uses one [[http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2011-soul-calibur/714560 here]] as the finishing blow of his Critical Edge.
* ShownTheirWork: His last name was recently corrected (in-game) to the more accurate Alexand''er'', which follows the Greek principle of attributing gender-specific endings to family names.
* SingleStrokeBattle: [[spoiler:Alpha Patroklos's Critical Edge. It's basically a less flashy version of Setsuka's Critical Finish. [[RecycledINSPACE With crystals]].]]
* SpiritualSuccessor: To both Cassandra and Sophitia, although his cocky and free-spirited fighting style and personality are more akin to his aunt.
* [[TellMeAboutMyFather Tell Me About My Mother]]: He had been raised by his father, Rothion. Rothion would convey stories about [[ActionMom Sophitia]] and her holy mission to destroy Soul Edge. Patroklos, as a result, desired to become a holy warrior, [[SoProudOfYou just like his mother.]]
** MissingMom
* ThrowingYourSwordAlwaysWorks: As seen in his Critical Edge.
* UnwittingPawn: His head-strong passion and sense of justice, as well as his naivety, make him an ideal enabler for Graf Dumas' machinations...
!! Pyrrha Alexandra
Origin - ''Athens, Ottoman Empire (Greece)''
Weapon(s) - Short sword and shield, [[spoiler:Soul Edge - Short sword and shield]]
-->Voiced By: Nozomi Sasaki (Japanese), LauraBailey (English)
Daughter of Sophitia, also a main character. After being kidnapped by Tira, she ended up released from Soul Edge's influence at the hand of her mother. Sadly, unlike Patroklos, she ended up not knowing of her family and became an orphan. She now sets out in search of the truth, not knowing that her life is being manipulated by Tira, who kills every man Pyrrha falls in love with. [[spoiler:She eventually succeeds Nightmare as the wielder of Soul Edge, becoming Pyrrha Omega.]]
* ActionSurvivor: Rare female example and highly unusual for the series. Unlike the other combatants, it's strongly suggested that Pyrrha has little experience in battle, as evidenced by her timid guard stance and somewhat clumsy repertoire of throws.
* ApologeticAttacker
** ApologisesALot: She ''really'' takes after her mother.
* AscendedExtra: Same as her brother.
* AssKicksYou: Her Hip Charge attack counts, as do her Bottoms Up and Heaven's Rider grabs.
* [[spoiler:BlackEyesOfCrazy[=/=]EyesOfGold[=/=]HellishPupils: As Pyrrha Omega.]]
* [[spoiler:BrainwashedAndCrazy: While she was affected by Tira's MoreThanMindControl, she became this under the influence of Soul Edge.]]
* BreakTheCutie: Oh boy...
* TheCorruption: Subject to it in ''IV'', does not remain in ''V''... [[TheEndOrIsIt or does it?]]
** [[spoiler:[[DoubleSubversion Double Subverted]]. By the end, she still has her corrupted arm, but her eyes, voice, and personality return to normal.]]
* DarkMagicalGirl
* {{Determinator}}: [[spoiler:She eventually ''overcomes Soul Edge's influence'' and uses it free her brother from crystal stasis.]]
* TheDrifter: [[WordOfGod Hisaharu Tago]] has said this is how she spent her life, since she was kidnapped as a young child and therefore [[TearJerker never got to enjoy any sort of family life growing up]].
* TheIngenue
* FanNickname: [[spoiler: Oprah as Pyrrha Omega]].
* FragileFlower: In personality, but not ability, if she's forced.
* GroinAttack: Naturally.
* HeyItsThatVoice: In case you didn't notice, that Japanese voice of hers is the voice of [[Manga/LuckyStar Patricia Martin]].
* LonersAreFreaks
* LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe
* MadeASlave: Prior to the events of ''SCV'', Pyrrha was purchased by a nobleman's son named Jurgis (the Greek equivalent of 'George') in a slave market, and began working as a {{maid}}.
** ReleaseYourSlaves: Jurgis fell in love with Pyrrha, and eventually proposed to her.....
** UnwittingPawn: That night however, he was murdered. Pyrrha was [[FrameUp blamed]], arrested and imprisoned. Soon afterwards Tira, the ''real'' culprit, appeared outside her cell and with skillful words, she wormed her way into Pyrrha's heart...
* MiniDressOfPower
* NotEvilJustMisunderstood: Everyone around Pyrrha dies and she is blamed for it. The culprit, Tira, even mentions this to her. Tira mentions it again when Pyrrha became [[spoiler:Pyrrha Omega. At first, Pyrrha still had the same personality, but she was pushed away from her brother (who, without her, would have eaten a Soul Edge to the face) just because she became malfested.]]
* PossessionImpliesMastery: Same as her mother and aunt.
* [[spoiler:PowerEchoes: As Pyrrha Omega.]]
* [[spoiler:RedRightHand: Just like Nightmare, Pyrrha's entire right arm mutates after she is confirmed a worthy candidate to be Soul Edge's wielder. Unfortunately, unlike the other wielders who got back their normal bodies after rejecting Soul Edge's influence, this one sticks. [[ButYourWingsAreBeautiful Good thing Patroklos loves his sister just the way she is.]]]]
* ReplacementGoldfish: While she does take Sophitia's role as the target for Tira's antagonism and the pawn in her schemes, Tira ''also'' plans on making poor Pyrrha a replacement Nightmare after rejecting the current one. [[FoeYay Yes, the Nightmare that Tira was arguably in love with.]]
* ReluctantWarrior: Her pre-fight animation sees her worriedly ''back away'' from her opponent, luckily she's a {{Badass}} if pushed.
* ShrinkingViolet: Arguably one of most timid characters in the series.
* SpiritualSuccessor: Similar to her bro, she is one to both her mom and aunt, moreso to Sophitia due to her timid personality and fighting style.
** [[spoiler:Pyrrha Omega takes it further by being a [[SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute direct port]] of her mother's moveset plus a few moves from her aunt.]]
* [[spoiler:SuperpoweredEvilSide: Pyrrha Omega.]]
* ToxicFriendInfluence: Tira, good God...
--> '''Pyrrha''': "Tira, you're [[HorribleJudgeOfCharacter the only one]] [[TheOnlyOneICanTrust I can ever trust]]..."
* YouAreNotAlone: This is all she wants said to her. [[spoiler:Tira and Soul Edge both promise this, but Patroklos is the one who finally delivers.]]
* YouthfulFreckles
* ZettaiRyouiki: Grade A.
!! Natsu
Origin - ''Izumo, Japan''
Weapon(s) - Dual kodachi
-->Voiced By: FuyukaOoura (Japanese), KateHiggins (English)
A girl who is Taki's disciple. Is the host of a demon called Arahabaki. Sets out with Leixia, Maxi, and Xiba to find her sensei, who has disappeared. She also doubles as Leixia's bodyguard.
* ActionGirl
* DualWielding: Uses two small [[KatanasAreJustBetter ninjato]], just like her mentor.
* FlashStep
* HappilyAdopted: Implied to have been raised by Chie.
* {{Mukokuseki}}: Despite being Japanese by birth, she sports utterly unrealistic ''strawberry-blonde'' hair. The incongruence is compounded by the fact that the game is set in the early 1600's, when it would have been impossible to dye brown/black Asian hair such a light shade. It seems odder still, because Namco took care to explain that Setsuka's fair hair is a result of her being ethnically European.
** On the other hand, she does have comparatively (realistic) European features compared to the other Asian characters (i.e. her eyes are a bit wider and less almond shaped than Leixia's). It's quite possible that she's actually of European descent, as well... [[OverusedCopycatCharacter making her the THIRD blonde, Western castaway in the series...]]
* {{Ninja}}
** HighlyVisibleNinja: Her ninja garb is a very lush shade of reddish-pink (even brighter than Taki's)... not great for her line of work.
* SealedInsideAPersonShapedCan: Has the demon Arahabaki sealed inside her.
* ShoutOut: Let's see, a blonde ninja in a garish outfit who has a demon sealed within her? [[Manga/{{Naruto}} Where have I seen this before...?]]
* SpiritualSuccessor: To her mentor Taki, as she possesses some of her moves with a much youthful twist.
!! Z.W.E.I.
Origin - ''Unknown''
Weapon(s) - Sword and summoned spirit
-->Voiced By: KentaMiyake (Japanese), MatthewMercer (English)
A mysterious, intimidating man who wields a short sword, but utilizes a strange tonfa-like grip in renders (but a normal grip in gameplay screenshots). Is capable of summoning a wolf spirit {{familiar}} named "E.I.N." to aid him in battle. He is currently working with Siegfried to find Soul Calibur's new wielder.
* {{Badass}}: Anyone who has the guts to [[spoiler:take on Nightmare ''and win'']] deserves this acclaim.
** BackToBackBadasses: With Siegfried in the story, during a skirmish with Graf Dumas' forces. One of his victory poses shows him back to back with E.I.N.
* BilingualBonus: His name means "two" in German.
** The wolf-spirit he can summon is named E.I.N., which is "one."
** His sword is named "Kreuzgriff," which is German for "Cross Handle." This explains its unique shape.
* FightingSpirit: Is able to call forth upon E.I.N., an ethereal BigBadassWolf with a crescent moon lodged into its stomach, to fight alongside him.
* FunWithAcronyms: Not that we know what the acronym is for...
* HellBentForLeather
* HeroWithBadPublicity: Z.W.E.I. definitely has [[SummonMagic strange powers]], but he uses them for good. That doesn't stop the average person from thinking otherwise. Opposing a political ruler's [[WitchHunt Malfested Hunts]] might have something to do with that.
* {{Jossed}}: When he was first revealed, many assumed he was meant to be a new antagonist. His story profile later stated that he is in fact on the side of good.
* TheLancer: To Siegfried in ''V''.
* MulticoloredHair: Mostly black, with several patches of white randomly scattered about.
* MysteriousPast
** NoNameGiven: Z.W.E.I. is just what he calls himself.
** PartsUnknown: His [[AllThereInTheManual official bio]] is surprisingly scant on detail, with his birthplace, age, date of birth, blood-type and even his real name simply listed as "unknown". This is in stark contrast to the far more detailed bios of the rest of the cast. Whether these details were left out to simply [[MysteriousPast enhance his mystery]], or that he (arguably) is a more [[ArtShift otherworldly character]] than the rest of the cast and is therefore more difficult to categorise in a [[MagicRealism real-world setting]], remains open to debate....
* NonstandardCharacterDesign: Both aesthetically and game-play wise. Thus far, the series has always presented warriors from various recognizable, real-world global cultures with a [[MagicRealism fantasy twist]] - [[MedievalJapan Japanese samurai]], [[SwordAndSandal Greek warriors]], [[BlueBlood English & French aristocrats]], [[KnightFever Germanic knights]] etc. ''His'' design and most of his move-set however, is almost completely [[HowUnscientific fantasy-based]], with an overall look not grounded in any real-world culture and a [[HighFantasy high-fantasy]] fighting style incorporating a summoned were-wolf. This sets him apart from most of the cast as a whole.
* ReverseGrip: More of a side grip, but arming swords typically were not held like that. Subverted in his actual gameplay; he knows how to hold a sword, though he switches to the side grip for certain attacks.
* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: [[spoiler:The last time he is seen in the story, he was thrown off of a cliff. It's not known if he survived.]]
* VaporWear: Strange male example, but [[http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/soulcalibur/images/d/d0/Sc5_pub_2d_zwei1b-copy.jpg his sagging pants and unzipped fly show that he's not wearing any underwear underneath.]]
!! Yan Leixia
Origin - ''Luoyang, Ming Empire (China)''
Weapon(s) - Jian
-->Voiced By: Yoshino Nanjo (Japanese), LaurenLanda (English)
Xianghua's fifteen-year-old daughter. Fled her home in China to avoid being married to the Emperor after she came into possession of the Dvapara-Yuga necklace.
* AnimeChineseGirl
* ArrangedMarriage: Xianghua would far prefer her daughter to become one of the Ming Emperor's wives, than pursue her dreams of seeing the world outside Ming (China).
* DistractedByTheSexy: When Leixia suggests Patroklos might be a strong opponent, Natsu and Maxi accuse her of deciding this entirely on attractiveness.
* FlowerMotifs: Her primary costume is designed around a lotus flower.
* HeyItsThatVoice: Leixia is not the first time LaurenLanda has voiced a [[BlazBlue Chinese Girl with much skin revealed (though this time, it's less boobielicious).]]
* GenkiGirl
* GirlishPigtails
* IBrokeANail
-->'''Leixia''': "Aww... No fair! You got me all dirty!"
* ItsAlwaysMardiGrasInNewOrleans: Her stage, "Grand Festival of Guandi Temple," is set during Chinese New Year.
* JumpedAtTheCall: In ''Soulcalibur V'''s promotional material she is referred to as "A Young Lady Longing for an Adventure."
* JusticeWillPrevail: Is said at the end of her Critical Edge. She probably got it from her mom.
* LittleMissBadass: Is only 15 years old during the events of ''V''.
* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: Somewhat, her looks were modeled after French ''SC'' player Kayane, making the latter something of an [[AscendedFanboy Ascended Fangirl]].
* PrettyInMink: Her 2P attire gives Leixia a fur hood.
* SpiritualSuccessor: To Xianghua ([[CaptainObvious for the right reasons]]) in a similar manner as how Natsu is one to Taki.
* StrongFamilyResemblance: To her mother. [[YouRemindMeOfX It's even remarked upon by Kilik.]]
* TheRunaway: Leaves home when she finds out her mom plans to [[ArrangedMarriage marry her off to the Emperor]].
* TragicKeepsake: She has Kilik's (Dvapara-Yuga) necklace, and he is one of the "ill-fated characters" of ''SCV'' as Daishi says, whatever that may mean.
** It turns out it [[BlatantLies meant nothing.]]
** Or... [[AlternateCharacterInterpretation she does nothing important]]?
!! Viola
Origin - ''"A place of roses and lilies"''
Weapon(s) - Steel claw and energy orb
-->Voiced By: HitomiNabatame (Japanese), Heather Hogan-Watson (English)
A mysterious girl who serves Z.W.E.I. Fights using a metal claw and a summoned energy orb. She is apparentlly amnesic, and follows Z.W.E.I out of necessity, believing that he can lead her to the truth.
* BadassCape
* CombatStilettos
* CrystalBall: [[ImprobableWeaponUser Her secondary weapon.]]
* ElegantGothicLolita
* FairyTaleMotifs: Her [[WordOfGod official bio]] is especially whimsical, listing her birthplace as "a place of roses and lilies" and her blood type as "twisted strings of red and blue," which is in stark contrast to the more factual bios of the rest of the cast.
** ShoutOut: Her oddly lyrical birthplace bio entry owes its origins to Tennyson's 1855 poem ''Maud'', in which it is said of the titular heroine: "You have but fed on the roses and lain in the lilies of life," suggesting a sheltered, protected upbringing.
* FortuneTeller: Has the look of one. Her theme in ''V'' is even entitled "Wandering Seer" and she has a second, Quick Battle-only theme named "Dance of the Oracle."
* GradualGrinder: Viola herself doesn't deal much base damage, but compensates with her high combo potential and unpredictable orb summoning, chipping away the opponent's health in the strangest ways.
* HotGypsyWoman: Her 2P outfit.
* ImprobableWeaponUser: In a series that prides itself on presenting real-life weapons and fighting styles (with a [[MagicRealism fantasy twist]]), her magic orb stands out as being ''completely'' [[HowUnscientific fantasy based]].
* InvulnerableKnuckles: An extreme example. She wields only a small set of thimble-like claws on her right hand, and in a game where her opponents are armed to the teeth with katanas, giant axes and halberds, it is unclear how she manages to guard and parry their attacks, especially as she simply holds her barely protected ''hands'' up to block.
** However, if one looks closely at Viola while she guards, they will notice a weird, disc-shaped [[BarrierWarrior translucent shield]] momentarily form before her on impact, possibly meaning she doesn't use her claws or bare hands to guard, rather a magic shield.
** MusclesAreMeaningless: As with Talim above, but she at least wields tonfas, a weapon with defensive capabilities.
* IdentityAmnesia: Her character blurb states that she is unaware of her past...
* InTheHood
* MysteriousWaif: Definitely gives off this vibe. [[WordOfGod Hisaharu Tago]] noted at TGS 2011 that Viola will play an important role in the story.
** Which turned out to be a [[BlatantLies Blatant Lie]].
* OddFriendship: Sees Z.W.E.I. as a kindred spirit, as she believes both of them were given inhuman powers that forces them to have to wander through life alone.
* PrincessCurls
* StockingFiller: She sports fish-net stockings with a spider-web motif incorporated.
* SuspiciouslySimilarOutfit: Her overall look is strikingly similar to Amy's (the hair, dress, tights, etc.), and she is voiced by the same voice actresses as Amy in both Japanese and English, leading to theories that she ''is'' actually Amy...
** ShrugOfGod: The staff has stated that she is not related to Amy, but they were quite vague on that statement, possibly referring to her fighting style and not her looks. The plot thickens...
* WhiteHairedPrettyGirl
* WolverineClaws: Her weapon, a vicious spiked glove reminiscent of [[Film/ANightmareOnElmStreet Freddy Krueger's]].
* ZettaiRyouiki: Grade A
!!Xiba
Origin - ''Zhen Hang Mountain, Ming Empire (China)''
Weapon(s) - Rod
-->Voiced By: ToshiyukiToyonaga (Japanese), JohnnyYongBosch (English)
Kilik's successor for ''SCV''. According to the official artbook for the game, he is the estranged son of Xianghua and Kilik. Edge Master told Maxi that to save Kilik, Xiba would have to inherit the Kali-Yuga. And so, off they go, on their Literature/{{journey to the west}}. [[spoiler:He inherits the Kali-Yuga {{offscreen|MomentOfAwesome}} from Kilik. The japanese official artbook, and character profile from other countries, reveal that Xiba is the estranged son of Kilik and Xianghua.]]
* AnimalMotifs: Monkeys. In fact he's one big ShoutOut to Sun Wukong.
* BigEater: He's munching on a roast leg of lamb in his official artwork and all he talks about is food.
* BladeOnAStick: A few of his alternate weapons.
* CuteShotaroBoy: Despite being 16.
* DoesNotLikeShoes: His 1P outfit.
* DubInducedPlotHole: For some reason Xiba's family ties are not present in his english profile, while all other language options has it; in fact, Xiba's profile is all but cut short ''in all'' english official sources.
* {{Expy}}: Of the protagonist of the famous Chinese novel ''Literature/JourneyToTheWest'', Sun Wukong. His bio makes this explicit.
* TheFool
* KidHero
* LighterAndSofter: Compared to Kilik.
* NemeanSkinning: He wears a tiger-skin wrapped round his waist, complete with a tail that further enhances his [[Literature/JourneyToTheWest Monkey]] shout-out.
* ObsessedWithFood: To the point he even yells "Food!" if defeated in battle.
* [[spoiler: ParentalAbandonment: He is actually the son of Kilik and Xianghua, but he unfortunately inherited the Evil Seed from Kilik. After consulting Edge Master for advice, he was put in the care of Kong Xiuqiang. Now flashforward 17 years. [[MosesInTheBullrushes Does he look Malfested?]]]]
* PintSizedPowerhouse: He's the shortest male to appear in the series, standing at 5'5".
* SimpleStaff
* SpiritualSuccessor: To Kilik.
* TrueCompanions: He travels with Maxi, Leixia, and Natsu, and calls the villagers living in the foothills of the Zhen Hang Mountain his family.
!![[spoiler:Elysium]]
Origin - [[spoiler:''The living incarnation of the holy sword, Soul Calibur'']]
Weapon - [[spoiler:Soul Calibur - All weapons[[hottip:*:wielded by women]]]]
-->Voiced By: [[spoiler:ChieNakamura]] (Japanese), [[spoiler:Diane Holmby]] (English)
[[spoiler:The origin of the voice that called out to Cassandra as she touched Soul Calibur in her ending in ''IV''. As Inferno is the embodiment of Soul Edge, so too is Elysium to Soul Calibur. While Inferno seeks to bring chaos to the world, Elysium wishes to bring order. However, her methods for doing so are that of a WellIntentionedExtremist who is willing to remove all obstacles in that path. She appears to Patroklos in the image of his mother, flat-out lying to him that there is no way to save Pyrrha from her fate.]]
* AngelicBeauty
* [[spoiler:DistaffCounterpart]]: To [[spoiler:[[BiggerBad Inferno]]]].
* DittoFighter: but has exclusive moves when posing as [[spoiler:Pyrrha Omega.]]
* {{Expy}}: Looks just like [[spoiler:Sophitia...]]
** [[spoiler:AFormYouAreComfortableWith: ... because that was the form Patroklos wanted to see. It definitely made manipulating him easier.]]
* TheFaceless: Wears a mask that covers most of [[spoiler:her]] face in battle. [[spoiler:It's noticeably missing when she first meets Patroklos.]]
* [[spoiler:GrandTheftMe: If Patroklos did not follow her plans, she would have turned him into her version of Nightmare.]]
* HolyHandGrenade: [[spoiler:Her]] [[LimitBreak Critical Edge]] no matter the moveset involves [[PowerGivesYouWings spreading wings]] and calling light from above, which heavily damages the opponent.
* KnightTemplar: [[spoiler:After seeing Siegfried's ''SCIV'' ending and ''SCV'''s bad ending, ''yes''.]]
* [[spoiler:LightIsNotGood]]
** [[spoiler:[[MalevolentMaskedMen Malevolent Masked Woman]]]]
* [[spoiler:[[ManipulativeBastard Manipulative Bitch]]]]
* [[spoiler:MeaningfulName: Elysium is basically the Greek form of Heaven for warriors which makes it the opposite of Inferno, who is named after Hell.]].
** [[spoiler:FridgeLogic: She should be named Paradiso, being Inferno's opposite, but then you realize that Elysium is technically the Greek version of paradise.]]
* [[spoiler:NoBiologicalSex: Technically genderless; she only takes a female form out of necessity to manipulate Patroklos.]]
* [[spoiler:OurAngelsAreDifferent]]
* [[spoiler:PerpetualMolt: Seen in her intro.]]
* {{Stripperiffic}}: Is possibly the ''least'' clad character in the entire series. Yes, even less than ''Ivy at her worst''. Luckily, the 2P outfit is much less revealing.
* WellIntentionedExtremist
!!Ezio Auditore da Firenze
Origin - ''Florence, Florentine Republic (Italy)''
Weapon(s) - Hidden Blades (two), Roman Longsword, Stiletto, Hidden Gun, Crossbow
--> Voiced By: TomokazuSeki (Japanese), RogerCraigSmith (English)
The main character of ''[[VideoGame/AssassinsCreedII Assassin's Creed II]]''. The son of a Florentine banker (and ex-Assassin) from [[TheRenaissance Renaissance Italy]] whose life of luxury was shattered when his father and brothers were framed and executed. Seeking vengeance, he embraced his true heritage as an Assassin, and worked his way up to become one of the most prominent leaders the order had ever known.
* {{Badass}}: And how! Aside from what he's done in his [[AssassinsCreed home series]], Ezio makes his ''Soul'' debut by picking a fight with '''[[BigBad Nightmare]]'''.
** BadassCape: A white half-cape, which conveniently covers all of his left-side weapons when not in use.
** BadassGrandpa: His appearance is based off ''[[VideoGame/AssassinsCreedBrotherhood Brotherhood]]'' (as that game's release was when Namco Bandai started collaborating with Ubisoft), where he was between ages 40 and 48.
** BadassNormal: Arguably considered to be one, at least compared to most of the other characters and guest fighters in the ''Soul'' series.
* BattleThemeMusic: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt2qhuTWrs4 Uses a cover of]] ''ACII'''s [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EaRHlo4B0Y "Venice Rooftops"]] as seen in his announcement trailer.
* BladeBelowTheShoulder: His Hidden Blades, which he uses for many of his melee attacks, including an unblockable attack that resembles the high-profile "flying" assassinations in the ''Assassin's Creed'' series. His Hidden Gun also counts, as it's mounted alongside on his left-forearm hidden blade.
* CanonWelding: The official backstory has Ezio making a stop in his quest to kill Cesare Borgia to recover a treasure that the Templars stole when they raided Forli; however, as soon as he opens the box, the Animus flips out and jumps ahead to Ezio waiting for the ship to Navvare. This sets the event just before the final battle of ''Brotherhood''.
* {{Career Killer|s}}: His reveal trailer even dubs him "Master Assassin." Quoting [[LeonardoDaVinci Da Vinci]], "Our lives are made by the death of others."
* FishOutOfWater: AVERTED! Ezio actually fits in with the time and setting of the game, which is notable given the series' penchant for sticking [[StarWars characters]] [[{{Tekken}} of a]] [[{{Spawn}} very different]] [[TheLegendOfZelda setting]] [[GodOfWar (or even time)]] as guest fighters. As it turned out, that's ''exactly'' why he was picked.
** This is only to some extent. The first ''Soul'' game takes place six decades after Ezio's death in the 1520s, whereas ''Soul Edge'' is set in 1584 and ''SCV'' takes place twenty-four years later in 1608, despite his look and fighting style being a better fit for the ''Soul'' universe and both series being set during TheRenaissance. WordOfGod [[http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-10-21-ezio-confirmed-for-soulcalibur-5 suggests that]] Ezio's appearance in ''SCV'' is due to the Animus, making Ezio a "ghost" of sorts (or making ''V'' a program within the Animus).
*** A Namco Bandai community manager however noted that Ezio had several undocumented periods in his life during the events of ''Brotherhood'', suggesting the "time/dimensional travel" explanation; the Animus was actually Ubisoft's suggestion.
** Somewhat confirmed. Before setting off for the final mission in ''Brotherhood'', Ezio assisted in fighting off some Templar invaders. He then found an unknown artifact that transported him to the future (i.e. the events of ''SCV''). He eventually returned to his own time period to kill Cesare Borgia.
* FullNameBasis: Is the only character whose last name is displayed and read by the announcer.
* GuestFighter: Confirmed to be playable in both the [[{{Playstation3}} PS3]] and {{Xbox 360}} versions, due to ''AssassinsCreed'' being multi-platform.
* HeyItsThatVoice: In Japanese, he shares his voice with [[FullMetalPanic Sousuke Sagara]] and [[OnePiece Rob Lucci]].
* HitlerCam: Used when he wins a match.
* InTheHood
* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: His intro quote as the first fighter ("Insieme per la vittoria!") roughly translate to "Together, we will be victorious!". Make of it what you will.
* ManInWhite
* MeaningfulName: Ezio being derived from a Greek word for eagle, he's "The Eagle of Florence."
* MultiMeleeMaster: Just look at the weapons he has in his arsenal! To quote [[NiccoloMachiavelli Machiavelli]] in his announcement trailer: "Before else, be armed."
** Shown mainly during his Critical Edge attack, where he slashes his opponent with his stiletto, hidden blade, ''and'' longsword, then finishes the attack with a crossbow bolt and an immediate follow-up hidden gun shot.
** Namco Bandai actually cited this as ''the'' main challenge when it came to balancing Ezio as a fighting game character.
** NamedWeapons: Somewhat averted, in a similar manner as the ''StarWars'' guest fighters, as the site simply gives his weapon name as "The Hidden Blade." (Funny as this only applies to one out of God knows how many weapons he has.)
** The Japanese profile refers to it as "Assassin Blade."
* PreAsskickingOneLiner: "I tried to warn you!" (said before Ezio performs his Critical Edge attack.)
* PrimalStance: Averted, Ezio's fighting stance is his idle stance from ''Assassin's Creed''.
* PostMortemOneLiner: "The world will be better without you." and "May no one remember your name." The former one actually counts as a ShoutOut to ''Brotherhood'', as Ezio used this line to destroy one of Leonardo Da Vinci's war machines, while the latter is used after Ezio defeats [[FinalBoss Cesare Borgia]].
** He also uses his main one-liner from ''Assassin's Creed'' ("Requiescat In Pace"), when using his Hidden Gun unblockable attack.
* ShoutOut: Many to his home series, as per the course:
** The glitch that occurs after Nightmare's scene in Ezio's trailer is similar to the one found in the "Black Room" trailer for ''[[VideoGame/AssassinsCreedRevelations Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''.
** Most of his attacks (the Hidden Blade assassinations, Hidden Gun shot, his counters) are lifted straight from ''Assassin's Creed''.
** The official bio mentions Shaun Hastings, part of Desmond's MissionControl from ''Assassin's Creed II'' onwards.
* TheSlowWalk: How Ezio is introduced in his reveal trailer before "dropping in" on Nightmare and delivering his first line.
* TalkingToHimself: He shares his [[RogerCraigSmith English VA]] with Siegfried.
!![[{{Tekken}} Devil Jin]]
In a seemingly opposite situation compared to ''III'''s KOS-MOS example, Devil Jin's moveset is exclusive to custom characters, but there is no word on whether or not there any parts to recreate him with. To get the Soul (read: fighting style) of Devil Jin, one must defeat the ghost Harada TEKKEN, who uses his style, in Quick Battle mode.
* BareFistedMonk
* CallBack: The theme that plays when fighting Harada TEKKEN in Quick Battle mode is [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDcnRvZZ4wU "Antares,"]] the theme of Devil Jin's home stage in ''Tekken 5'', the Cathedral. This is because the theme was composed by the series' sound director, Junichi Nakatsuru.
* TheCameo
** CreatorCameo: One of the opponents that uses this moveset in Quick Battle is Katsuhiro Harada (Harada TEKKEN), the creator of the ''{{Tekken}}'' series.
* FrickinLaserBeams
* PowerGivesYouWings
* {{Shoryuken}}: As an unblockable.
