Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake - Characters
Heroes, allies, and antagonists across the Erdrick (Loto) Trilogy as remade in Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake. Characters span Dragon Quest I's lone hero in Alefgard and Dragon Quest II's party of Erdrick descendants who rally against Hargon and Malroth one century later.
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· updated 2026-09-03
| Name | Description | Role | Faction | Abilities | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hero of Alefgard | The unnamed descendant of the legendary Erdrick who sets out from Tantegel Castle to save the kingdom. | Protagonist (Dragon Quest I) | Kingdom of Alefgard | Single-handed sword and shield combat Learns party-of-one offensive and healing spells Wields Erdrick's Sword Recovers a set of Erdrick's relics from the Trial Cave | Dragon Quest I protagonist |
| Princess Gwaelin | The kidnapped princess of Alefgard who is held in the Dragonlord's Charlock Castle. | Damsel / Key Ally | Kingdom of Alefgard | Companionship with the hero Anchor for the rescue quest and lore | Dragon Quest I supporting character |
| King Lorik | The aging king of Tantegel Castle who summons the hero and entrusts him with the rescue of his daughter Gwaelin. | Supporting (Ruler) | Kingdom of Alefgard | Dispenses main quest and guidance Holds item storage for the hero | Dragon Quest I supporting character |
| Erdrick | The legendary hero of a past age whose crown sets him apart from the common folk and who defeated the Demon Lord in an earlier era. | Legendary Ancestor (Myth) | Erdrick Lineage | Ancestor of the Erdrick bloodline Associated with Erdrick's Sword, Armor, and Shield relics | Mythological figure in Dragon Quest I & II |
| The Dragonlord | The evil Dragonlord who kidnaps Princess Gwaelin and terrorizes Alefgard. | Main Antagonist (Dragon Quest I) | Charlock Castle | Two-phase fight (sorcerer then dragon form) Offers the hero a temptation to rule together Master of the Rainbow Drop seal and Charlock Castle defenses | Dragon Quest I final boss |
| Prince of Midenhall | The warrior protagonist of Dragon Quest II and a descendant of Erdrick, also known in localizations as Loto's heir. | Protagonist (Dragon Quest II) | Kingdom of Midenhall | Strongest physical combatant with swords and shields Learns a broad combat spell set Leads the three-character party | Dragon Quest II protagonist |
| Prince of Cannock | A well-traveled cousin of the Prince of Midenhall who began his own journey against Hargon on the same day. | Playable Character (Warrior-Mage) | Kingdom of Cannock | Balanced sword combat and spellcasting Joins early in the heroes' quest | Dragon Quest II playable character |
| Princess of Moonbrooke | The spellcaster cousin of the Prince of Midenhall whose castle was destroyed by Hargon. | Playable Character (Mage) | Kingdom of Moonbrooke | Most powerful spellcaster of the party Transformed into a dog until the heroes cure her Learns devastating offensive and support spells | Dragon Quest II playable character |
| Princess of Cannock | A new party member introduced in the HD-2D Remake, adding a fourth Erdrick descendant to the Dragon Quest II quest. | Playable Character (HD-2D Addition) | Kingdom of Cannock | Additional playable Erdrick descendant Broadens party role coverage in Dragon Quest II | Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake new playable character |
| King Lars | King of Midenhall who dispatches his son, the Prince of Midenhall, to avenge Moonbrooke and stop Hargon. | Supporting (Ruler) | Kingdom of Midenhall | Opens the Dragon Quest II quest Provides guidance on the five crests | Dragon Quest II supporting character |
| Hargon | The power-hungry wizard who destroys Moonbrooke Castle and seeks to summon the demon Malroth. | Main Antagonist (Dragon Quest II) | Hargon's Cult / Rhone | Control over the five crests and Rubiss's charm Command of an army of illusions Summons the demon Malroth | Dragon Quest II main villain |
| Malroth | The demon who would destroy the world, summoned by Hargon as a last resort. | Final Boss (Dragon Quest II) | The Demon Realm | Devastating physical blows and breath attacks Full-party damaging magic The legendary hard final fight of Dragon Quest II | Dragon Quest II final boss |
| Rubiss | The benevolent goddess venerated by the society that stands against Hargon. | Goddess Figure | Divine (Society of Light) | Origin of the Charm of Rubiss Grants the party protection against Hargon's illusions Aids the heroes in the postgame | Dragon Quest II divine figure |
| Grandchild of the Dragonlord | The grandson of the original Dragonlord encountered in Alefgard during Dragon Quest II. | Informant (Supporting) | Charlock Unrest / Independent | Reveals the five crests' locations Explains the Charm of Rubiss | Dragon Quest II supporting character |
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