Dragon's Dogma 2 - Characters

Key characters, companions, and pivotal NPCs in Dragon's Dogma 2, spanning the Arisen protagonist, the loyal Pawn, the antagonistic Dragon, and the leaders and allies that shape the politics of Vernworth (Vermund) and Bakbattahl (Battahl).
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Name Description Role Faction Abilities Source
The Arisen The fully customizable player character whose heart was stolen by the Dragon, marking them as the Arisen. Protagonist Independent (Arisen) Anointed by the Dragon (heart restored) All vocation mastery Pawn command Player character
The Main Pawn A dedicated Pawn bonded to the Arisen from the start. Companion / Ally Pawn World Full customization Cross-planar knowledge and quest guidance Fights alongside up to five objectives Can contract Dragonsplague Acquired at the start of the game
The Dragon The great dragon that stole the Arisen's heart and the catalyst of the entire journey. Antagonist / Divine Trial Dragon / Wyrm of the Arisen Cycle Steals hearts to mark Arisen Flight and fire Offers the God-king coronation choice Central antagonist encountered repeatedly
Captain Brant A loyal, pragmatic captain of the Vernworth guard who assists the Arisen during the main quest, granting insider access to the capital's politics and the hunt for the stolen Regalia path. Ally / Military Leader Vermund (Vernworth) Military command Political connections in Vernworth Vernworth castle
Lennart A skilled warrior and leader of the village of Melve, encountered early in the Arisen's journey. Supporting / Village Guardian Vermund (Melve) Veteran combat Village leadership Village of Melve
Morna A sympathetic woman in Vernworth who champions the fair treatment of Pawns. Supporting / Pawn Rights Advocate Vermund Pawn welfare advocacy Investigative quests Vernworth
Ulrika A resilient blacksmith who lost her family to tragedy and gradually warms to the Arisen. Supporting / Romance Option Vermund (Boundworm / Melve) Blacksmithing Combat resilience Melve / melve-adjacent region
Wilhelmina An elegant and mysterious figure from the Beastren kingdom of Battahl and a second major romance option. Supporting / Romance Option Battahl Political intrigue Charm and negotiation Battahl / Bakbattahl
Regnant Nadinia The regnant ruler of the Beastren kingdom of Battahl, whose policies and responsibilities drive much of the game's second-act conflict. Ruler / Supporting Antagonist Battahl (Bakbattahl) Royal authority Beastren governance Bakbattahl royal palace
The Justice-Armed Soldier (Guard Captain) A minor but recurring Vernworth guard captain who patrols the capital and assists in lawkeeping and early fetch quests tied to the Arisen's reputation. Supporting / Guard Vermund Guard training City patrol Vernworth
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