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This is a list of the playable and non-playable characters that you will encounter in the the first part of ''The Banner Saga''.
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This is a list of the playable (heroes) and non-playable '''characters''' (NPC) that you will encounter in ''The Banner Saga''. The story unfolds through the point of view (POV) of a hero or NPC.
   
 
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== Heroes ==
  
== Heroes ==
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'''Heroes''' are the ''playable'' characters in the game, i.e. the ones that you will have a chance to use as [[units]] in [[battle|turn based combat]].
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''Heroes'' are the playable characters in the game, that you will have a chance to use in [[battle]]s. There is a maximum of 25 heroes: the ones marked with a '''(*)''' after their name will only be available under specific circumstances, depending on the choices you make along the story; all other heroes are available for ''at least'' one battle. The characters marked with a '''(†)''' do not actually join your caravan, but only help in some battles. Below follows a list of the heroes, ordered alphabetically; click on their names for more information.
  
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* <span style="Color:red">'''[SPOILERS]'''</span> Refer to the [[Guides:Keeping Characters Alive|Character Survival Guide]] to find out when/how these Heroes might join or leave your caravan (or die!).
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* Refer to the [[Leveling#Hero Comparison Table|Hero Comparison Table]] in order to check and compare the [[stats]] of all available Heroes.
   
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===First part of ''The Banner Saga''===
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{{Lore|text=Refer to the [[Guides:Keeping_Characters_Alive|Character Survival Guide]] to find out when/how these heroes might '''join''' or '''leave''' your caravan (or die!). Beware... A lot of '''SPOILERS''' therein!}}
  
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The Heroes available in the first part of ''The Banner Saga'' are displayed in the following gallery, ordered by appearance in your caravan Roster; click on their names below each portrait for more information.
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* '''(*)''' marks Heroes who will only be available under specific circumstances, depending on the choices you make along the story; all other Heroes are available for more than one story battle.
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{{Lore|text=Refer to the [[Leveling#Hero_Comparison_Table|Hero Comparison Table]] in order to check and compare the [[stats]] of all available Heroes.}}
  
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Alette.png|[[Alette]]
  
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Bersi.png|[[Bersi]]
  
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Egil.png|[[Egil]]
  
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Eirik.png|[[Eirik]]
  
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Ekkill.png|[[Ekkill]] '''(*)'''
  
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Eyvind.png|[[Eyvind]]
  
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Fasolt.png|[[Fasolt]]
  
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Griss.png|[[Griss]] '''(*)'''
  
 
File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Gunnulf.png|[[Gunnulf]]
  
File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Gunnulf.png|[[Gunnulf]]
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Hakon.png|[[Hakon]]
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Eirik.png|[[Eirik]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Hogun.png|[[Hogun]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Valgard.png|[[Valgard]] '''(†)'''
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Iver.png|[[Iver]]
  
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Krumr.png|[[Krumr]]
  
 
File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Ludin.png|[[Ludin]]
  
File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Ludin.png|[[Ludin]]
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Hakon.png|[[Hakon]]
 
File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Mogr.png|[[Mogr]]
  
File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Mogr.png|[[Mogr]]
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Mogun.png|[[Mogun]] '''(*)'''
  
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Nid.png|[[Nid]] '''(*)'''
  
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Oddleif.png|[[Oddleif]]
  
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Onef.png|[[Onef]] '''(*)'''
  
 
File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Rook.png|[[Rook]]
  
File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Rook.png|[[Rook]]
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Shieldbanger.png|[[Shieldbanger]] '''(†)'''
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Alette.png|[[Alette]]
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Sigbjorn.png|[[Sigbjorn]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Iver.png|[[Iver]]
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Egil.png|[[Egil]]
 
File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Tryggvi.png|[[Tryggvi]] '''(*)'''
  
File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Tryggvi.png|[[Tryggvi]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Valgard.png|[[Valgard]] '''(†)'''
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Oddleif.png|[[Oddleif]]
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Hogun.png|[[Hogun]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Mogun.png|[[Mogun]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Bersi.png|[[Bersi]]
 
File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Yrsa.png|[[Yrsa]]
  
File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Yrsa.png|[[Yrsa]]
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Griss.png|[[Griss]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Fasolt.png|[[Fasolt]]
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Ekkill.png|[[Ekkill]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Onef.png|[[Onef]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Krumr.png|[[Krumr]]
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Eyvind.png|[[Eyvind]]
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Nid.png|[[Nid]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Sigbjorn.png|[[Sigbjorn]] '''(*)'''
 
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===Second part of ''The Banner Saga''===
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The Heroes appearing in the second part of ''The Banner Saga'' are displayed in the following gallery, in order of appearance in your Roster. All Heroes from the first part of the game are available, provided they survived, with the exception of Onef and Valgard. Finally, note that Rook/Alette and Egil/Ekkill are mutually exclusive (i.e. you cannot have both) as a result of the events in the first game.
   
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* '''(♣)''' marks Heroes from the first part of the game whose appearance has been altered.
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* '''(*)''' marks Heroes that will only be available under specific circumstances, depending on the choices you make along the story. Heroes not thus marked always join your caravan Roster.
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File:Alette.png|[[Alette]]
  
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File:Bersi.png|[[Bersi]]
  
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File:Egil.png|[[Egil]]
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File:Aleo.icon.party.png|[[Aleo]]
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File:Eirik.png|[[Eirik]]
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File:Rook s2.icon.party.png|[[Rook]] '''(♣)(*)'''
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File:Ekkill.png|[[Ekkill]] '''(*)'''
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File:Alette hood.icon.party.png|[[Alette]] '''(♣)(*)'''
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File:Eyvind_Full_300x300.png|[[Eyvind]]
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File:Iver warrior.png|[[Iver]] '''(♣)'''
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File:Fasolt.png|[[Fasolt]]
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Hakon.png|[[Hakon]]
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File:Griss.png|[[Griss]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Gunnulf.png|[[Gunnulf]] '''(*)'''
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File:Gunnulf_Full_300x300.png|[[Gunnulf]]
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Eirik.png|[[Eirik]] '''(*)'''
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File:Hakon.png|[[Hakon]]
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File:Ludin s2.icon.party.png|[[Ludin]] '''(♣)(*)'''
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File:Hogun.png|[[Hogun]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Mogr.png|[[Mogr]] '''(*)'''
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File:Varl.png|[[Iver]]
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Egil.png|[[Egil]] '''(*)'''
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File:Krumr.png|[[Krumr]]
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Tryggvi.png|[[Tryggvi]]
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File:Ludin.png|[[Ludin]]
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Oddleif.png|[[Oddleif]]
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File:Mogr.png|[[Mogr]]
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Hogun.png|[[Hogun]] '''(*)'''
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File:Mogun.png|[[Mogun]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Mogun.png|[[Mogun]] '''(*)'''
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File:Nid_Full_300x300.png|[[Nid]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Bersi.png|[[Bersi]] '''(*)'''
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File:Oddleif.png|[[Oddleif]]
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File:Yrsa s2.icon.party.png|[[Yrsa]] '''(♣)'''
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File:Onef.png|[[Onef]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Griss.png|[[Griss]] '''(*)'''
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File:Human.png|[[Rook]]
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Ekkill.png|[[Ekkill]] '''(*)'''
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File:Sigbjorn.png|[[Sigbjorn]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Krumr.png|[[Krumr]] '''(*)'''
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File:Shieldbanger_Full_300x300.png|[[Shieldbanger]] '''(†)'''
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File:Eyvind s2.icon.party.png|[[Eyvind]] '''(♣)'''
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File:Tryggvi.png|[[Tryggvi]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Nid.png|[[Nid]] '''(*)'''
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File:Valgard_Full_300x300.png|[[Valgard]] '''(†)'''
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Sigbjorn.png|[[Sigbjorn]] '''(*)'''
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File:Yrsa.png|[[Yrsa]]
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File:Bolverk.icon.party.png|[[Bolverk]]
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File:Folka.icon.party.png|[[Folka]]
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File:Sparr.icon.party.png|[[Sparr]]
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File:Oli.icon.party.png|[[Oli]]
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File:Bak.icon.party.png|[[Bak]] '''(*)'''
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File:Roech.icon.party.png|[[Ro'Ech]]
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File:Scathach.icon.party.png|[[Scathach]]
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File:Derdriu.icon.party.png|[[Derdriu]]
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File:Dagr.icon.party.png|[[Dagr]] '''(†)'''
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File:Zefr.icon.party.png|[[Zefr]]
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File:Nikels.icon.party.png|[[Nikels]]
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File:Gudmundr.icon.party.png|[[Gudmundr]] '''(*)'''
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File:Dytch.icon.party.png|[[Dytch]]
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File:Fasolt s2.icon.party.png|[[Fasolt]] '''(♣)'''
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File:Canary.icon.party.png|[[Canary]]
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File:King.icon.party.png|[[King Meinolf]] '''(†)'''
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File:Kings guard.icon.party.png|[[Elite Guard]] '''(†)'''
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===Third part of ''The Banner Saga''===
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The Heroes appearing in the third part of ''The Banner Saga'' are displayed in the following gallery, in order of appearance in your Roster. All Heroes from the first and second parts of the game are available, provided they survived, with the exception of Onef, Bolverk and Nikels. Finally, note that Rook/Alette and Egil/Ekkill are mutually exclusive (i.e. you cannot have both) as a result of the events in the first game.
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* '''(♣)''' marks Heroes from the second part of the game whose appearance has been altered.
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* '''(*)''' marks Heroes that will only be available under specific circumstances, depending on the choices you make along the story. Heroes not thus marked always join your caravan Roster.
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* '''(†)''' marks Heroes who do not actually join your caravan Roster, but only help in some battles.
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File:Rook s2.icon.party.png|[[Rook]] '''(*)'''
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File:Alette hood.icon.party.png|[[Alette]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Gunnulf.png|[[Gunnulf]] '''(*)'''
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File:Ludin s3.icon.party.png|[[Ludin]] '''(♣)(*)'''
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Hakon.png|[[Hakon]]
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Mogr.png|[[Mogr]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Egil.png|[[Egil]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Tryggvi.png|[[Tryggvi]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Oddleif.png|[[Oddleif]]
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Hogun.png|[[Hogun]] '''(*)'''
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File:Yrsa s2.icon.party.png|[[Yrsa]]
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Griss.png|[[Griss]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Nid.png|[[Nid]] '''(*)'''
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File:Aleo.icon.party.png|[[Aleo]]
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File:Roech.icon.party.png|[[Ro'Ech]] '''(*)'''
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File:Scathach.icon.party.png|[[Scathach]]
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File:Derdriu.icon.party.png|[[Derdriu]]
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File:Canary.icon.party.png|[[Canary]]
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File:Fasolt s2.icon.party.png|[[Fasolt]]
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File:Petrus.icon.party.png|[[Petrus]] '''(*)'''
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File:Gudmundr.icon.party.png|[[Gudmundr]] '''(*)'''
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File:Dagr.icon.party.png|[[Dagr]] '''(†)'''
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Eirik.png|[[Eirik]] '''(*)'''
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File:Iver warrior.png|[[Iver]]
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Mogun.png|[[Mogun]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Bersi.png|[[Bersi]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Ekkill.png|[[Ekkill]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Krumr.png|[[Krumr]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1 Hero Icon Sigbjorn.png|[[Sigbjorn]] '''(*)'''
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File:Folka.icon.party.png|[[Folka]]
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File:Sparr.icon.party.png|[[Sparr]]
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File:Oli.icon.party.png|[[Oli]]
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File:Bak.icon.party.png|[[Bak]] '''(*)'''
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File:Dytch.icon.party.png|[[Dytch]]
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File:Eyvind s3.icon.party.png|[[Eyvind]] '''(♣)'''
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File:Juno s3.icon.party.png|[[Juno]]
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File:Stonesinger v1.icon.party.png|[[Apostate]]
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File:Alfrun.icon.party.png|[[Alfrun]]
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File:Saga1_Hero_Icon_Valgard.png|[[Valgard]]
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File:Dredge stoneguard ally preorder.icon.party.png|[[Kivi]] '''(*)'''
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File:Dredge hurler ally.icon.party.png|[[Castaway]] '''(*)'''
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File:Saga1_NPC_Icon_Ubin.png|[[Ubin]]
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File:Dredge stoneguard ally.icon.party.png|[[Bastion]] '''(*)'''
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File:Zefr.icon.party.png|[[Zefr]]
 
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== Non-Playable Characters ==
  
== Non-Playable Characters ==
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These are the support characters that you will meet along the story, arrayed by order of appearance. You will only have the chance to talk with them, i.e. you can not use or confront them in battles. However, two of these NPCs, [[Ubin]] and [[Juno]], play important roles in the story.
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These are the support characters that you will meet along the story, arrayed by order of appearance. You will ''only'' have the chance to talk with them, i.e. you can not use them in battles. However, some of those NPCs play important roles in the story: they can be POV characters for some story parts or they may even become playable Heroes later on.
   
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=== First part of ''The Banner Saga'' ===
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File:Saga1_NPC_Icon_Ubin.png|[[Ubin]]
  
File:Saga1_NPC_Icon_Ubin.png|[[Ubin]]
 
File:Saga1_NPC_Icon_Strand_Governor.png|[[Governor of Strand]]
  
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=== Second part of ''The Banner Saga'' ===
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File:Ubin_Dialogue.png|[[Ubin]]
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File:Saga1 NPC Icon Ubin.png|[[Ubin]]
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File:StrandGovernor.png|[[Governer of Strand]]
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File:Rugga.icon.party.png|[[Rugga]], (ex) Governor of [[Boersgard]]
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File:Sven.icon.roster.png|[[Training_Scenarios#Skogr_Caravan_Scenarios|Sven]], Skogr caravan Trainer
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File:SkaflingChieftain.png|[[Skalfing Chieftain]]
  
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File:Holfi.icon.roster.png|[[Training_Scenarios#Ravens_Caravan_Scenarios|Holfi]], Ravens caravan Trainer
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File:Hadd.png|[[Hadd]]
  
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File:bandit_bowmaster_ally.icon.party.png|Sefa, leader of a small refugee group heading for [[Bindal]]
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File:Vognir.png|[[Vognir]]
  
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File:Josurr.icon.party.png|Josurr, acting mayor of [[Lundar]]
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File:Chieftain_of_skogr.jpg|[[Chieftain of Skogr]]
  
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File:Peasant.jpg|[[Peasant]]
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File:Stonesinger v1.icon.party.png|[[Apostate]]
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File:Trigecannthae.icon.party.png|[[Trìgecánnthàe]], leader of a ravaging [[Horseborn]] herd
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File:Town leader.jpg|[[Town Leader]]
  
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File:Kragsman backbiter.icon.party.png|Leader of a [[Kragsmen|Kragsman]] scouting party
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File:Juno.png|[[Juno]]
  
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File:Peasant male5.icon.party.png|Inhabitant of a strange village in the [[Old Wood]]
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File:Serpent.png|[[Serpent]]
  
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File:Jorundr.png|[[Jorundr]]
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File:Saga1 NPC Icon Serpent.png|The [[Serpent]]
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File:Juno s2.icon.party.png|[[Juno]], with deteriorating vitality
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File:Bolverk.jpg|[[Bolverk]]
  
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File:Hadr.icon.party.png|Hadr, leader of the remaining defenders of [[Old ford|Old Ford]]
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File:King.icon.party.png|[[King Meinolf]], ruler of [[Arberrang]]
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File:Kragsman slaughterer.icon.party.png|Urmas Bearlord
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File:Dusi.icon.party.png|[[Dusi]], leader of the Mender Council at [[Manaharr]]
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File:King.icon.party.png|[[King Meinolf]]
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File:Rugga.icon.party.png|[[Rugga]]
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File:Peasant female1.icon.party.png|Hilde
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File:Serpent3.icon.party.png|The [[Serpent]]
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File:Aldis.icon.party.png|Aldis, Rook's deceased wife
 
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==Enemies==
  
==Enemies==
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The main enemies along the first part of ''The Banner Saga'' are the [[Dredge]]. Only one Dredge actually qualifies for being a ''character'', [[Bellower]], while the rest appear only as [[Dredge#Dredge_Unit_Types|battle units]]. Of these, there are seven types: three melee units, three ranged and one support.
  
   
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====Dredge====
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Apart from the Dredge, you might also have to face '''Human''' and/or '''Varl''' units. These belong to the following base & promoted [[class|classes]]:
  
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The main enemies in ''The Banner Saga'' are the [[Dredge]].
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In the '''first part''' of the game, only one Dredge actually qualifies for being a ''character'', [[Bellower]], while the rest appear only as [[Dredge#Dredge Unit Types|battle units]]. Of these, there are multiple types:
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* Melee: [[Dredge Grunt|Grunts]], [[Dredge Scourge|Scourges]] and [[Dredge Stoneguard|Stoneguards]]
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* Ranged: [[Dredge Slag Slinger|Slag]], [[Dredge Spark Slinger|Spark]] and [[Dredge Fire Slinger|Fire Slingers]]
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* Support: [[Dredge Stonesinger|Stonesinger]]
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* Melee (stealth): [[Skulker|Regular]] and [[Vile Skulker|Vile (1x2-sized) Skulkers]]
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* Ranged: [[Dredge Slab Hurler|Slab]] and [[Dredge Barb Hurler|Barb Hurlers]]
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* Bodyguard: [[Dredge Direguard|Direguards]] and [[Dredge Gloomwarden|Gloomwarden]], accompanying Stonesingers
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* Warped: [[Warped Stoneguard|Stoneguards]] and [[Warped Scourge|Scourges]]
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Apart from the Dredge, you might also have to face Human and/or Varl units. These belong to the following base & promoted [[class]]es:
 
* [[Archer]] → [[Bowmaster]]
  
* [[Archer]] → [[Bowmaster]]
 
* [[Raider]] → [[Backbiter]], [[Raidmaster]] and [[Thrasher]]
  
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* [[Warrior]] → [[Warmaster]] and [[Warhawk]]
  
* [[Warrior]] → [[Warmaster]] and [[Warhawk]]
   
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In the '''second part''' of ''The Banner Saga'', you will also fight against:
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* [[Spearman|Spearman (Lancer)]] → [[Bak#Active Ability: Pig Sticker|Slaughterer]] and [[Tryggvi#Active Ability: Impale|Spearmaster]]
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* [[Archer]] → [[Assassin]] (looks similar to [[Siege Archer]], increased attack [[range]])
   
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====Kragsmen====
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In the '''second part''' of ''The Banner Saga'', you will cross paths with hostile [[Kragsmen]] clans. They have similar units similar to regular Human clans, with the notable addition of battle-trained [[Warbear]]s!
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* [[Archer]] → Venom Hurler ([[Siege Archer]]) and Hag Hurler ([[Skystriker]])
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* [[Raider]] → Bog Runner ([[Backbiter]]) and Savage ([[Axe Thrower]])
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* [[Spearman]] → Pole Man ([[Slaughterer]])
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====Horseborn====
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In the '''second part''' of ''The Banner Saga'', you will also fight against hostile [[Horseborn]] herds, including the following unit types:
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* Melee: [[Teulu]] (males)
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* Ranged: [[Cantref]] (females)
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* Boss: [[Trìgecánnthàe]] (melee, "large" 2x2-sized)
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== Trivia ==
 
* Human and Varl enemies can always be fought at [[training|training matches]], accessible while in [[Camp]].
  
* Human and Varl enemies can always be fought at [[training|training matches]], accessible while in [[Camp]].
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* The promoted units of human and Varl base-classes come in three ''Ranks'': Regular, Veteran and Champion, with increasing [[stats]] and more powerful (higher-Rank) active abilities.
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* The promoted units of human and Varl base-classes come in three ''Ranks'': '''Regular''', '''Veteran''' and '''Champion''', with increased [[stats]] and more powerful (higher-Rank) active abilities. Beware of that Thrasher Champion!
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* Not all playable units have an enemy counterpart. For example, you won't fight against [[Siege Archer]]s, [[Skystriker]]s or [[Warleader]]s.
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* Not all playable units have an enemy counterpart. For example, you won't fight against [[Siege Archer]]s, [[Skystriker]]s or [[Warleader]]s in the first part of ''The Banner Saga''. But, depending on your choices, you might have to fight against a [[Fasolt|Provoker]]...
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This is a list of the playable (heroes) and non-playable characters (NPC) that you will encounter in The Banner Saga. The story unfolds through the point of view (POV) of a hero or NPC.

Heroes[ | ]

Heroes are the playable characters in the game, i.e. the ones that you will have a chance to use as units in turn based combat.

First part of The Banner Saga[ | ]

The Heroes available in the first part of The Banner Saga are displayed in the following gallery, ordered by appearance in your caravan Roster; click on their names below each portrait for more information.

  • (*) marks Heroes who will only be available under specific circumstances, depending on the choices you make along the story; all other Heroes are available for more than one story battle.
  • (†) marks Heroes who do not actually join your caravan Roster, but only help in some battles.

Second part of The Banner Saga[ | ]

The Heroes appearing in the second part of The Banner Saga are displayed in the following gallery, in order of appearance in your Roster. All Heroes from the first part of the game are available, provided they survived, with the exception of Onef and Valgard. Finally, note that Rook/Alette and Egil/Ekkill are mutually exclusive (i.e. you cannot have both) as a result of the events in the first game.

  • (♣) marks Heroes from the first part of the game whose appearance has been altered.
  • (*) marks Heroes that will only be available under specific circumstances, depending on the choices you make along the story. Heroes not thus marked always join your caravan Roster.
  • (†) marks Heroes who do not actually join your caravan Roster, but only help in some battles.

Third part of The Banner Saga[ | ]

The Heroes appearing in the third part of The Banner Saga are displayed in the following gallery, in order of appearance in your Roster. All Heroes from the first and second parts of the game are available, provided they survived, with the exception of Onef, Bolverk and Nikels. Finally, note that Rook/Alette and Egil/Ekkill are mutually exclusive (i.e. you cannot have both) as a result of the events in the first game.

  • (♣) marks Heroes from the second part of the game whose appearance has been altered.
  • (*) marks Heroes that will only be available under specific circumstances, depending on the choices you make along the story. Heroes not thus marked always join your caravan Roster.
  • (†) marks Heroes who do not actually join your caravan Roster, but only help in some battles.

Non-Playable Characters[ | ]

These are the support characters that you will meet along the story, arrayed by order of appearance. You will only have the chance to talk with them, i.e. you can not use them in battles. However, some of those NPCs play important roles in the story: they can be POV characters for some story parts or they may even become playable Heroes later on.

First part of The Banner Saga[ | ]

Second part of The Banner Saga[ | ]

Third part of The Banner Saga[ | ]

Enemies[ | ]

Dredge[ | ]

The main enemies in The Banner Saga are the Dredge.

In the first part of the game, only one Dredge actually qualifies for being a character, Bellower, while the rest appear only as battle units. Of these, there are multiple types:

In the second part of The Banner Saga, several new types of Dredge are encountered :

Finally, you will also encounter Eyeless, a Dredge Sundr akin to Bellower, acting as a boss.

Human & Varl[ | ]

Apart from the Dredge, you might also have to face Human and/or Varl units. These belong to the following base & promoted classes:

In the second part of The Banner Saga, you will also fight against:

Kragsmen[ | ]

In the second part of The Banner Saga, you will cross paths with hostile Kragsmen clans. They have similar units similar to regular Human clans, with the notable addition of battle-trained Warbears!

Horseborn[ | ]

In the second part of The Banner Saga, you will also fight against hostile Horseborn herds, including the following unit types:

Trivia[ | ]

  • Human and Varl enemies can always be fought at training matches, accessible while in Camp.
  • The promoted units of human and Varl base-classes come in three Ranks: Regular, Veteran and Champion, with increased stats and more powerful (higher-Rank) active abilities. Beware of that Thrasher Champion!
  • Not all playable units have an enemy counterpart. For example, you won't fight against Siege Archers, Skystrikers or Warleaders in the first part of The Banner Saga. But, depending on your choices, you might have to fight against a Provoker...
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