User:Sjones23/List of Valkyria Chronicles characters

The Valkyria Chronicles media franchise features an extensive cast of characters designed by Raita Honjou. For Valkyria Chronicles, the developers aimed for a "rustic" look due to the game's use of the PlayStation 3's CANVAS engine. During the early development process, Raita based his designs more directly on examples from World War II, however they proved to be too modern for what the developers wanted to achieve. Thus, Raita aimed for a motif closer to that found in World War I, first creating Alicia and Welkin's concept illustrations and using them as a basis for the rest of the Gallian cast. World War II influence can still be seen in the designs of Imperial characters such as Gregor, whose uniform is heavily based on German officers' uniforms from that period.

Protagonists
The protagonists of Valkyria Chronicles are members of Squad 7, a part of the Gaillian militia branch. After the defeat of Maximillian at the end of the game, the squad disbands. It has been confirmed that Squad 7 will appear to fight alongside Squad 442 ("The Nameless") in Valkyria Chronicles III.

Welkin Gunther
Welkin Gunther (ウェルキン・ギュンター) is the 22 year old leader of Squad 7 and the main protagonist of Valkyria Chronicles. A university student before the Imperial invasion, Welkin's intelligence and determination earned him the Tank commanding position over Gallia's Squad 7 after he joins the Militia and earns the rank of Lieutenant. His university major, Animal Sociology, gives him an extensive knowledge of Gallia's native flora and fauna and serves as a basis for his military strategies. He gets romantically engaged to Alicia Melchiott and ends the game with Alicia as they marry and have a child. In Valkyria Chronicles II, he is a hidden character who can be recruited. He is voiced by Dave Wittenberg in English and by Susumu Chiba in Japanese.

Alicia Melchiott
Alicia Melchiott (アリシア・メルキオット) is a 19 year-old sergeant and the heroine of the game. Dreaming to become a successful baker, Alicia became a soldier after being involved in the Imperial invasion of Gallia. She is a non-commissioned officer with the rank of a Sergeant in Squad 7. Righteous and reliable, Alicia loves helping others and eventually grows fond of Welkin. She also takes care of Hans, a porcavian pig that becomes an honorary member of Squad 7. It is revealed later that she is a descendent of the Valkyria. In the anime version, Faldio's attraction to her conflicts with her feelings for Welkin.


 * In Valkyria Chronicles II, she is a hidden character who can be recruited. Two versions of Alicia can be recruited: one whose appearance and personality are based on her role in the original game and one who is based on her role in the anime adaptation. Due to licensing issues, the anime version of Alicia is currently inaccessible in the North American version of the game. Alicia was voiced by Colleen O'Shaughnessey in English and by Marina Inoue in Japanese

Isara Gunther

 * Isara Gunther (イサラ・ギュンター)
 * (English)
 * Isara is Welkin's 16 year-old adopted sister who cares greatly for her comrades. The two are not siblings by birth, as she was taken in by the Gunthers at a young age; however, Isara is fond of Welkin. Enlisting the militia as a corporal, she drives and maintains the unique tank, Edelweiss, that her biological father, Theimer, designed in the First Europan War but was too expensive to mass-produce. Continuing her father's legacy, Isara is a true prodigy when it comes to mechanics. The shawl she wears signifies that she is a member of the Darcsens, a race of people persecuted for their ancestors' role in the near destruction of the continent. Despite being the subject of racism, she is proud of her heritage and hopes to make a world where Darcsens are no longer persecuted and are treated as equals. However, she is killed in battle.


 * In Valkyria Chronicles II, Isara is a hidden character who can be recruited.


 * Brigitte "Rosie" Stark (ブリジット・“ロージー”・シュターク)
 * Twenty-seven years old, Brigitte was formerly a bar singer who used the stage name "Rosie", and now prefers to be called as such. As a part of the core members of Squad 7 with the rank of corporal, she acts as its main shocktrooper. Though she may seem overbearing at times, she is a capable front line commander whose tough talk motivates others during battle. Her prejudice against the Darcsens, whom she blames for her parent's deaths from an Imperial attack, puts her at odds with Isara and Zaka, but she eventually overcomes her prejudice.
 * Twenty-seven years old, Brigitte was formerly a bar singer who used the stage name "Rosie", and now prefers to be called as such. As a part of the core members of Squad 7 with the rank of corporal, she acts as its main shocktrooper. Though she may seem overbearing at times, she is a capable front line commander whose tough talk motivates others during battle. Her prejudice against the Darcsens, whom she blames for her parent's deaths from an Imperial attack, puts her at odds with Isara and Zaka, but she eventually overcomes her prejudice.


 * In Valkyria Chronicles II, Rosie is a hidden character who can be recruited.


 * Largo Potter (ラルゴ・ポッテル)
 * Largo is a gruff, thirty-six year old veteran sergeant of the First Europan War who serves as Squad 7's main anti-tank Lancer. Despite his exemplary service, he has refused promotion time after time, remaining on the front line. He values experience above everything else on the battlefield, but grows to appreciate Welkin after his strategies prove successful. Beyond his tough exterior, he holds a special appreciation for the power of vegetables from the time spent on his father's farm in his childhood.
 * Largo is a gruff, thirty-six year old veteran sergeant of the First Europan War who serves as Squad 7's main anti-tank Lancer. Despite his exemplary service, he has refused promotion time after time, remaining on the front line. He values experience above everything else on the battlefield, but grows to appreciate Welkin after his strategies prove successful. Beyond his tough exterior, he holds a special appreciation for the power of vegetables from the time spent on his father's farm in his childhood.


 * In Valkyria Chronicles II, Largo is a hidden character who can be recruited.


 * Zaka (ザカ)
 * Zaka, a thirty-three year old local leader of the Darcsens, was held in an Imperial work camp where he and his people were forced to work in the dangerous ragnite mines and factories under brutal conditions imposed by Berthold. He proves instrumental in helping Squad 7 in the Fouzen raid as an inside contact. Joining the group as a sergeant shortly after the battle, he commands the Shamrock, a customized version of Gallia's main battle tank. His easygoing demeanor hides the oppression he has experienced all his life. In the anime version, he tends to flirt with Rosie, initially to her dismay.
 * Zaka, a thirty-three year old local leader of the Darcsens, was held in an Imperial work camp where he and his people were forced to work in the dangerous ragnite mines and factories under brutal conditions imposed by Berthold. He proves instrumental in helping Squad 7 in the Fouzen raid as an inside contact. Joining the group as a sergeant shortly after the battle, he commands the Shamrock, a customized version of Gallia's main battle tank. His easygoing demeanor hides the oppression he has experienced all his life. In the anime version, he tends to flirt with Rosie, initially to her dismay.


 * In Valkyria Chronicles II, Zaka is a hidden character who can be recruited.

Squad 7, Edy detachment

 * The six main characters of the DLC "Edy’s Mission: Enter the Edy Detachment". All of those listed below, with the exception of Lynn, are also present as members of Squad 7 in the anime. The members of Edy's detachment can be unlocked as recruitable, but hidden characters in Valkyria Chronicles II.


 * Edy Nelson
 * Edy is a 17 year old militia shocktrooper. Growing up in a tiny rural town, she has dreams of becoming a famous actress. Unfortunately, she lacks coping skills as she cannot forgive anyone who steals the spotlight from her. She has a one-sided rivalry with Rosie, whom she thinks is preventing her rise to fame. A running gag for her is that she is extremely tone-deaf, and that her singing ability is so poor that it can incapacitate others who hear it. She proved to be one of the most popular characters in the game, the development staff turning her and Homer into official spokesmen for the Valkyria Chronicles franchise on the "Front Line Journal" blog. She is also the central character of "Edy’s Mission: Enter the Edy Detachment," where she and five other members of Squad 7 defend a small village from a large group of Imperial invaders.
 * Edy is a 17 year old militia shocktrooper. Growing up in a tiny rural town, she has dreams of becoming a famous actress. Unfortunately, she lacks coping skills as she cannot forgive anyone who steals the spotlight from her. She has a one-sided rivalry with Rosie, whom she thinks is preventing her rise to fame. A running gag for her is that she is extremely tone-deaf, and that her singing ability is so poor that it can incapacitate others who hear it. She proved to be one of the most popular characters in the game, the development staff turning her and Homer into official spokesmen for the Valkyria Chronicles franchise on the "Front Line Journal" blog. She is also the central character of "Edy’s Mission: Enter the Edy Detachment," where she and five other members of Squad 7 defend a small village from a large group of Imperial invaders.


 * Edy's younger sister, Anisette, is a main character in Valkyria Chronicles II.


 * Homer Peron
 * Homer is a kind and pretty 15-year-old boy with a frail constitution who serves in Squad 7 as an engineer. While his countenance is angelic, his mind occasionally shows a devilish twist as he is a masochist. He is in love with Edy and enjoys being beaten by her during her numerous indignant outbursts. Edy comments that he is, "so pretty, so broken." He and Edy serve as mascots and spokesmen for Valkyria Chronicles on the series's official blog. In the Japanese version of the game and anime his surname is 'Pieroni'.
 * Homer is a kind and pretty 15-year-old boy with a frail constitution who serves in Squad 7 as an engineer. While his countenance is angelic, his mind occasionally shows a devilish twist as he is a masochist. He is in love with Edy and enjoys being beaten by her during her numerous indignant outbursts. Edy comments that he is, "so pretty, so broken." He and Edy serve as mascots and spokesmen for Valkyria Chronicles on the series's official blog. In the Japanese version of the game and anime his surname is 'Pieroni'.


 * After the official Valkyria Chronicles blog, the one that usually has Edy and Homer talking to each other, celebrated its 100th post, it was revealed that Homer has an older sister, which Edy was shocked to learn about. It was later revealed that his older sister, Leila, will be a main character in Valkyria Chronicles III.


 * Susie Evans
 * Susie is a 19 year old scout. The daughter of a frontier tycoon, she is a pacifist, but was forced to join the militia for the sake of her family's honor. Fundamentally opposed to war, she finds killing loathsome but she will set aside her pacifism to protect her friends and squad mates. In the anime version, she is a friend of Alicia within the Bruhl Town Watch and later joins the Gallian Militia along with her.
 * Susie is a 19 year old scout. The daughter of a frontier tycoon, she is a pacifist, but was forced to join the militia for the sake of her family's honor. Fundamentally opposed to war, she finds killing loathsome but she will set aside her pacifism to protect her friends and squad mates. In the anime version, she is a friend of Alicia within the Bruhl Town Watch and later joins the Gallian Militia along with her.


 * Lynn
 * Lynn is a 20 year old Darcsen shocktrooper and one of the unlockable characters in the game. Although she originally went into hiding from Imperial Darcsen Hunters, the news of her lover, Karl Landzaat, being injured in combat prompts her to join the militia to protect him. A quick learner, she became one of the best shocktroopers despite not having any prior military training. She became a friend of Isara after hearing the young girl's dream of a world where Darcsens are no longer persecuted. She is only seen briefly in the anime version's epilogue.
 * Lynn is a 20 year old Darcsen shocktrooper and one of the unlockable characters in the game. Although she originally went into hiding from Imperial Darcsen Hunters, the news of her lover, Karl Landzaat, being injured in combat prompts her to join the militia to protect him. A quick learner, she became one of the best shocktroopers despite not having any prior military training. She became a friend of Isara after hearing the young girl's dream of a world where Darcsens are no longer persecuted. She is only seen briefly in the anime version's epilogue.


 * Jann Walker
 * Jann is an openly gay 27 year old Lancer. Flamboyant and strong, he enjoys being in the company of muscular men, especially his crush Largo. As a babysitter before enlisting, he acts like a mother hen to the younger members of the militia and becomes very protective when harm comes to them.
 * Jann is an openly gay 27 year old Lancer. Flamboyant and strong, he enjoys being in the company of muscular men, especially his crush Largo. As a babysitter before enlisting, he acts like a mother hen to the younger members of the militia and becomes very protective when harm comes to them.


 * Marina Wulfstan
 * Marina is a 24 year old Sniper. One of the best in the game, her incredible marksmanship was taught to her by her father since childhood. An aloof beauty, she prefers to be alone, yet has feelings for cute animals like Hans. Despite her rather unsocial attitude, she does show her emotions to her comrades in the Edy Detachment when all six of them fight together against the Imperials. Her reason for joining the militia was to protect those who could not protect themselves.
 * Marina is a 24 year old Sniper. One of the best in the game, her incredible marksmanship was taught to her by her father since childhood. An aloof beauty, she prefers to be alone, yet has feelings for cute animals like Hans. Despite her rather unsocial attitude, she does show her emotions to her comrades in the Edy Detachment when all six of them fight together against the Imperials. Her reason for joining the militia was to protect those who could not protect themselves.

Anime's Squad 7 members

 * Aisha Neumann
 * At age 12, Aisha is easily the youngest shocktrooper and soldier to have enlisted in the Militia. Even though Gallian Conscription laws only allows those of above 16 years old to join, Aisha was made an exception due to her credentials. Considered a prodigy, her impressive intellect and stamina makes her a good soldier, yet deep down she is still a little girl. She tends to refer to herself in third-person.
 * At age 12, Aisha is easily the youngest shocktrooper and soldier to have enlisted in the Militia. Even though Gallian Conscription laws only allows those of above 16 years old to join, Aisha was made an exception due to her credentials. Considered a prodigy, her impressive intellect and stamina makes her a good soldier, yet deep down she is still a little girl. She tends to refer to herself in third-person.


 * In Valkyria Chronicles II, Aisha is a hidden character who can be recruited.


 * Karl Landzaat
 * Karl is a 23 year old engineer who joins the Militia after the Imperials invaded Fouzen. Even though he is afraid to fight in the face of danger, he nevertheless continues to fight for a peaceful future with his Darcsen lover, Lynn.
 * Karl is a 23 year old engineer who joins the Militia after the Imperials invaded Fouzen. Even though he is afraid to fight in the face of danger, he nevertheless continues to fight for a peaceful future with his Darcsen lover, Lynn.


 * In Valkyria Chronicles II, Karl is a hidden character who can be recruited.


 * Oscar Bielert
 * Oscar is a 15 year old sniper and Emile's older brother. He originally joined the militia to keep his brother safe but Emile later joins the militia if Oscar is wounded in combat in the game. Since then, he tries to act strong in front of Emile despite being actually quite timid.
 * Oscar is a 15 year old sniper and Emile's older brother. He originally joined the militia to keep his brother safe but Emile later joins the militia if Oscar is wounded in combat in the game. Since then, he tries to act strong in front of Emile despite being actually quite timid.


 * In Valkyria Chronicles II, Oscar is a hidden character who can be recruited.


 * Emile Bielert
 * Emile is a 15 year old sniper and Oscar's younger brother and one of the unlockable characters in the game. Despite his failing health, he enlisted after hearing Oscar got injured. Feeling he is a burden to his brother, he tries to be helpful as much as he can.
 * Emile is a 15 year old sniper and Oscar's younger brother and one of the unlockable characters in the game. Despite his failing health, he enlisted after hearing Oscar got injured. Feeling he is a burden to his brother, he tries to be helpful as much as he can.


 * In Valkyria Chronicles II, Emile is a hidden character who can be recruited.

Anime's Squad 1 members

 * These characters originally appear as recruits for Welkin's Squad 7 in the game but are members of Faldio's Squad 1 in the anime.


 * Cezary Regard
 * Cezary is a 23 year old sniper. A cynical man with a prejudice against Darcsens, he is nevertheless a talented sniper, a position he chose in order to stay away from the front lines. In the manga, his attitude becomes much softer after developing a relationship with the Darcsen engineer Nadine, when the latter believed the former saved her from an enemy sniper.
 * Cezary is a 23 year old sniper. A cynical man with a prejudice against Darcsens, he is nevertheless a talented sniper, a position he chose in order to stay away from the front lines. In the manga, his attitude becomes much softer after developing a relationship with the Darcsen engineer Nadine, when the latter believed the former saved her from an enemy sniper.


 * Salinas Milton
 * Salias is a 24 year old shocktrooper. Handsome and smooth, he is rather popular with the ladies. He is a major tank aficionado, and the chance to be close to one is why he joined the militia in the first place.


 * Herbert Nielsen
 * Herbert is an 18 year old engineer. He grew up in a farm where he became a talented horse rider so he wouldn't walk that much. A very lazy and capricious man, he refuses to do work unless motivated.


 * Nils Daerden
 * Nils is a 29 year old Lancer. Growing up in the seedy underbelly of the capital city of Randgriz, Nils was a feared gangster who remained undefeated in countless turf wars. A burly, rugged and stoic man, he rarely shows his emotions. After the Second Europan War, he becomes the head of Gallia's underworld, enforcing his own code of honor in concert with the government.
 * Nils is a 29 year old Lancer. Growing up in the seedy underbelly of the capital city of Randgriz, Nils was a feared gangster who remained undefeated in countless turf wars. A burly, rugged and stoic man, he rarely shows his emotions. After the Second Europan War, he becomes the head of Gallia's underworld, enforcing his own code of honor in concert with the government.


 * Wendy Cheslock
 * Wendy is a 25 year old shocktrooper. A shut-in inventor who loves explosions, she applied to become a shocktrooper in the militia in order to try her bombs which sometimes scare her squad mates due to their lethal potency. After the Second Europan War, she works at the Gallian National Arsenal, developing explosives for the company.


 * Rosina Selden
 * Rosina is a 24 year old Lancer. A woman with red hair and brown skin, she is a bodybuilder who enjoys working out and gaining muscles. She looks down on Darcsens but only because she feels they need to work out more due to their slender figures. Nevertheless, she is well loved by her Squad 7 comrades as an older sister figure which they affectionately call her "Lady Rose."
 * Rosina is a 24 year old Lancer. A woman with red hair and brown skin, she is a bodybuilder who enjoys working out and gaining muscles. She looks down on Darcsens but only because she feels they need to work out more due to their slender figures. Nevertheless, she is well loved by her Squad 7 comrades as an older sister figure which they affectionately call her "Lady Rose."

Militia

 * Eleanor Varrot (エレノア・バーロット)
 * A cool and collected woman, Eleanor is the captain of Gallia's Militia and Welkin's direct superior. She is a veteran of the First Europan War, where she served alongside Largo as a sniper. Eleanor is a Captain and shares a deep bond with Squad 7, ensuring they are in top condition at all times. She is often dealing with General Damon of the regular army, who looks down on the Militia's soldiers as base and unrefined.
 * A cool and collected woman, Eleanor is the captain of Gallia's Militia and Welkin's direct superior. She is a veteran of the First Europan War, where she served alongside Largo as a sniper. Eleanor is a Captain and shares a deep bond with Squad 7, ensuring they are in top condition at all times. She is often dealing with General Damon of the regular army, who looks down on the Militia's soldiers as base and unrefined.


 * In Valkyria Chronicles II, Eleanor is a hidden character who can be recruited.


 * Faldio Landzaat (ファルディオ・ランツァート)
 * Faldio is one of Welkin's former classmates who studied archaeology and now acts as tank commander of Gallia's Squad 1. After examining desert ruins built by the Valkyrur, he gains an intense interest in Valkyrur history and the Darcsen Calamity. This interest slowly turns into obsession, however, as he desperately searches for a means by which the war with the Empire could be won. Faldio's interaction with Squad 7 is much more frequent in the anime adaptation of the series, especially concerning Alicia, for whom he is shown to have romantic feelings.
 * Faldio is one of Welkin's former classmates who studied archaeology and now acts as tank commander of Gallia's Squad 1. After examining desert ruins built by the Valkyrur, he gains an intense interest in Valkyrur history and the Darcsen Calamity. This interest slowly turns into obsession, however, as he desperately searches for a means by which the war with the Empire could be won. Faldio's interaction with Squad 7 is much more frequent in the anime adaptation of the series, especially concerning Alicia, for whom he is shown to have romantic feelings.


 * In Valkyria Chronicles II, he is a hidden character who can be recruited.


 * Ramal Valt (ラマル・ヴァルト)
 * Valt is Faldio's extremely loyal and protective subordinate in the anime version. He is shown to have a crush on Isara, but repeatedly denies it early on out of embarrassment.
 * Valt is Faldio's extremely loyal and protective subordinate in the anime version. He is shown to have a crush on Isara, but repeatedly denies it early on out of embarrassment.


 * He makes an appearance in Valkyria Chronicles II as a recruitable, but hidden soldier. Due to licensing issues, he is currently inaccessible in the North American version of the game.


 * Calvaro Rodriguez
 * Rodriguez is the loud, strict, and determined drill instructor of the Gallian Militia's training facilities. While constantly debasing the trainees verbally, he is genuinely appreciative of the accomplishments they achieve. After Valkyria Chronicles, Rodriguez leaves the Militia boot camp in the charge of Squad 7 assault trooper Jane Turner. He later takes on a position similar to his previous one one at Lanseal Royal Military Academy.
 * Rodriguez is the loud, strict, and determined drill instructor of the Gallian Militia's training facilities. While constantly debasing the trainees verbally, he is genuinely appreciative of the accomplishments they achieve. After Valkyria Chronicles, Rodriguez leaves the Militia boot camp in the charge of Squad 7 assault trooper Jane Turner. He later takes on a position similar to his previous one one at Lanseal Royal Military Academy.

Civilians
Irene Ellet (イレーヌ・エレット) is a 25 year-old reporter and correspondent for the GBS radio station who is always out for the latest scoop. At the onset of the Second Europan War, Ellet collected information for both the Federation and Empire. After Gallia is invaded, however, she attaches herself to Squad 7 as a war correspondent for the Militia, wanting to bring the uncensored truth to the people. She is also the narrator character of the story, as her memoirs are read throughout the game. Ellet was voiced by Kari Wahlgren in English and by Naomi Shindō in Japanese.


 * The Aged Gentleman
 * A former officer who served Gallia during the First Europan War and now spends much of his time visiting the graves of his fallen EWI comrades at the war cemetery in Randgriz. Upon meeting Welkin, he offers to teach the young man various Orders. His file implies that he had served with Welkin's father during EWI.
 * A former officer who served Gallia during the First Europan War and now spends much of his time visiting the graves of his fallen EWI comrades at the war cemetery in Randgriz. Upon meeting Welkin, he offers to teach the young man various Orders. His file implies that he had served with Welkin's father during EWI.

Royalty

 * Cordelia gi Randgriz (コーデリア・ギ・ランドグリーズ)
 * Cordelia is the sixteen year old princess of Gallia, part of the Randgriz royal family which has traces of the mysterious Valkyria in its lineage. After her parents died, she ascended to the throne, though she was not crowned due to her young age. Very reserved in nature, she entrusts much of the affairs of state to her prime minister. However, after a foiled kidnapping attempt, Cordelia's demeanor begins to change and she becomes more self-confident as a leader. She also tells squad 7 the truth about the Valkyria and the Darcens.
 * Cordelia is the sixteen year old princess of Gallia, part of the Randgriz royal family which has traces of the mysterious Valkyria in its lineage. After her parents died, she ascended to the throne, though she was not crowned due to her young age. Very reserved in nature, she entrusts much of the affairs of state to her prime minister. However, after a foiled kidnapping attempt, Cordelia's demeanor begins to change and she becomes more self-confident as a leader. She also tells squad 7 the truth about the Valkyria and the Darcens.


 * Maurits von Borg (マウリッツ・ヴォン・ボルグ)
 * Borg is the Prime Minister of Gallia. He is the ruler of Gallia, acting as Regent while Cordelia's role has been reduced to that of a figurehead. Using his influence, Borg attempts to manipulate the course of the war via political maneuvering with both the Federation and Empire for his own gain.
 * Borg is the Prime Minister of Gallia. He is the ruler of Gallia, acting as Regent while Cordelia's role has been reduced to that of a figurehead. Using his influence, Borg attempts to manipulate the course of the war via political maneuvering with both the Federation and Empire for his own gain.


 * Georg von Damon (ゲオルグ・ヴォン・ダモン)
 * Damon is a general and leader of the Gallian Army central forces. A noble who gained his position using family connections, he is rude and obnoxious man who looks down at the Militia and sees them as worthless scum compare to his soldiers within the Regular Army. Due to his inexperience in battle, half of Gallia fell under Imperial control, and he is angered after the tide is turned only with the help of Militia forces. Following this, Damon's indignation centers mainly on Squad 7, whom he orders out on harsh missions and plans to use them as cannon fodder before his own forces claim their victory. However, Damon is killed when Selvaria sacrifices herself
 * Damon is a general and leader of the Gallian Army central forces. A noble who gained his position using family connections, he is rude and obnoxious man who looks down at the Militia and sees them as worthless scum compare to his soldiers within the Regular Army. Due to his inexperience in battle, half of Gallia fell under Imperial control, and he is angered after the tide is turned only with the help of Militia forces. Following this, Damon's indignation centers mainly on Squad 7, whom he orders out on harsh missions and plans to use them as cannon fodder before his own forces claim their victory. However, Damon is killed when Selvaria sacrifices herself

Other
Three characters from the video game Skies of Arcadia make cameo appearances in the game: Vyse and Aika can be recruited as playable characters, Shocktrooper and Scout respectively. The Medic of Squad 7 is Fina, but it's not stated in her Personnel file until the game is completed.

Empire

 * Maximilian (マクシミリアン)
 * Maximillian is the main antagonist of Valkyria Chronicles. An ambitious 29-year-old with a tactical mind, Maximilian is an Imperial prince and absolute commander of the Empire's occupation forces in Gallia. His strategies revolve around using massive force to crush the Gallian opposition, including super weapons such as huge land battleships and Selvaria's Valkyrur abilities. Directly under him are the Drei Stern, his hand-picked generals. In the anime version, his full name is Maximilian Gaius Von Reginrave.
 * Maximillian is the main antagonist of Valkyria Chronicles. An ambitious 29-year-old with a tactical mind, Maximilian is an Imperial prince and absolute commander of the Empire's occupation forces in Gallia. His strategies revolve around using massive force to crush the Gallian opposition, including super weapons such as huge land battleships and Selvaria's Valkyrur abilities. Directly under him are the Drei Stern, his hand-picked generals. In the anime version, his full name is Maximilian Gaius Von Reginrave.


 * In Valkyria Chronicles II, he is a hidden character who can be recruited.


 * Selvaria Bles (セルベリア・ブレス)
 * Selvaria is a twenty-two year old proud, noble, yet distant woman who serves Maximilian with absolute loyalty as a part of the Drei Stern. The blood of the legendary Valkyria flows in her veins, granting her superhuman powers in battle when she wields a special ragnite spear and shield. At a young age she was held at an Imperial research facility, used as a test subject in their experiments until Maximilian rescued her. In the anime version, it is revealed that Maximilian named Selvaria after a blue flower of the same name.
 * Selvaria is a twenty-two year old proud, noble, yet distant woman who serves Maximilian with absolute loyalty as a part of the Drei Stern. The blood of the legendary Valkyria flows in her veins, granting her superhuman powers in battle when she wields a special ragnite spear and shield. At a young age she was held at an Imperial research facility, used as a test subject in their experiments until Maximilian rescued her. In the anime version, it is revealed that Maximilian named Selvaria after a blue flower of the same name.


 * She is recruitable as a hidden character in Valkyria Chronicles II. Selvaria is known to be in the game as a pre-order bonus.


 * Berthold Gregor (ベルホルト・グレゴール)
 * Berthold is a fifty-one year old Drei Stern general. The oldest general, Berthold is level-headed yet cruel. Feared even amongst the Imperials due to his enjoyment of causing undue amounts of suffering. He runs a Darcsen work camp in the captured mining city of Fouzen, forcing those interred there to live and work in inhumane conditions. He suffers from a leg injury given to him by Jaeger during the first Europan War.
 * Berthold is a fifty-one year old Drei Stern general. The oldest general, Berthold is level-headed yet cruel. Feared even amongst the Imperials due to his enjoyment of causing undue amounts of suffering. He runs a Darcsen work camp in the captured mining city of Fouzen, forcing those interred there to live and work in inhumane conditions. He suffers from a leg injury given to him by Jaeger during the first Europan War.


 * Radi Jaeger (ラディ・イェーガー)
 * Radi is a thirty-six year old Drei Stern general. He is a bit of a joker who puts an emphasis on chivalry in battle and respects those who do the same. He commands a customized tank named Lupus as leader of the Empire's elite armored unit. He fought and was imprisoned when his country was invaded by the Empire during the First Europan War, but was released by Maximilian to be part of the Drei Stern. Thus, he does not fight for the Empire out of loyalty, but rather to help his own country gain independence through Maximilian's victory.
 * Radi is a thirty-six year old Drei Stern general. He is a bit of a joker who puts an emphasis on chivalry in battle and respects those who do the same. He commands a customized tank named Lupus as leader of the Empire's elite armored unit. He fought and was imprisoned when his country was invaded by the Empire during the First Europan War, but was released by Maximilian to be part of the Drei Stern. Thus, he does not fight for the Empire out of loyalty, but rather to help his own country gain independence through Maximilian's victory.


 * Johann Oswald Eisen
 * Johann is an Imperial Engineer from the DLC Side Story Chapter Selvaria's Mission: Behind Her Blue Flame. A loyal yet weak soldier afraid of fighting on the front lines, he later gets strength and confidence after becoming Selvaria's personal Engineer. Selvaria inspires Johann to believe in himself and sees the kinder side of the General. In the Japanese version, his given name was originally Karl, but was changed in the English version to Johann to avoid confusion with Karl Landzaat, a Gallian Militiaman who is also an Engineer.
 * Johann is an Imperial Engineer from the DLC Side Story Chapter Selvaria's Mission: Behind Her Blue Flame. A loyal yet weak soldier afraid of fighting on the front lines, he later gets strength and confidence after becoming Selvaria's personal Engineer. Selvaria inspires Johann to believe in himself and sees the kinder side of the General. In the Japanese version, his given name was originally Karl, but was changed in the English version to Johann to avoid confusion with Karl Landzaat, a Gallian Militiaman who is also an Engineer.


 * In the anime, Johann/Karl's occupation is changed to an Imperial officer who is an assistant to the Drei Stern after Jaeger and Bles saved him during an assassination attempt against Maximilian. He later confronts Maximilian in anger over the latter's lack of remorse to Selvaria's death. However, he is killed by Maximilian before he can finish his speech.

Lanseal Royal Military Academy

 * It has been confirmed that the characters who attended Lanseal Royal Military Academy will appear in Valkyria Chronicles III, however they will be younger since the events in Valkryia Chronicles II take place two years after Valkyria Chronicles III.


 * Avan Hardins (アバン・ハーデンス)
 * Avan is an energetic, adaptable young man and the main protagonist of Valkyria Chronicles II. Born and raised in the southern Gallian town of Mellvere, Avan lived a fairly typical life working and attending high school. As a child, he looked up to his older brother Leon, who had excelled as a member of the nation's militia forces. However, the sudden news of Leon's death in December 1936 ignites his passion, after which he enrolls at Lanseal and is assigned to Class G.
 * Avan is an energetic, adaptable young man and the main protagonist of Valkyria Chronicles II. Born and raised in the southern Gallian town of Mellvere, Avan lived a fairly typical life working and attending high school. As a child, he looked up to his older brother Leon, who had excelled as a member of the nation's militia forces. However, the sudden news of Leon's death in December 1936 ignites his passion, after which he enrolls at Lanseal and is assigned to Class G.


 * Cosette Coalhearth (コゼット・コールハース)
 * Cosette is a young woman who is training to become a doctor and serves as a medic and engineer in Lanseal Academy's Class G. Her bright countenance and earnest effort set the mood for those around her, but her occasional clumsiness can end up making trouble for herself and others. While eager to help, Cosette is unprepared for the cruel realities of war and further hampered by past trauma. After witnessing the death of her parents, Cosette lost her ability to see color from the trauma, and developed a severe fear of blood, though she eventually overcomes her fear thanks to Avan.
 * Cosette is a young woman who is training to become a doctor and serves as a medic and engineer in Lanseal Academy's Class G. Her bright countenance and earnest effort set the mood for those around her, but her occasional clumsiness can end up making trouble for herself and others. While eager to help, Cosette is unprepared for the cruel realities of war and further hampered by past trauma. After witnessing the death of her parents, Cosette lost her ability to see color from the trauma, and developed a severe fear of blood, though she eventually overcomes her fear thanks to Avan.


 * Zeri (ゼリ)
 * Along with Avan and Cosset, the cool and intellectual Zeri makes up a part of the core of Class G. After enrollment he was assigned duty as an assault trooper. His meticulously maintained uniform is offset by a bandanna tied to its left sleeve, the pattern woven into it marking his Darcsen heritage. His goal is to become a hero and to end the persecution aimed toward the Darcsen people.
 * Along with Avan and Cosset, the cool and intellectual Zeri makes up a part of the core of Class G. After enrollment he was assigned duty as an assault trooper. His meticulously maintained uniform is offset by a bandanna tied to its left sleeve, the pattern woven into it marking his Darcsen heritage. His goal is to become a hero and to end the persecution aimed toward the Darcsen people.


 * Anisette Nelson
 * Known as Licorice Nelson (リコリス・ネルソン) in the original Japanese version, Anisette is the younger sister of Edy and an assault trooper in Class G. Following in her sister's footsteps, Anisette aims to become a famous "Super Idol," studying song and dance in her spare time. Compared to her sister, she is very talented in singing but lacks physical stamina.
 * Known as Licorice Nelson (リコリス・ネルソン) in the original Japanese version, Anisette is the younger sister of Edy and an assault trooper in Class G. Following in her sister's footsteps, Anisette aims to become a famous "Super Idol," studying song and dance in her spare time. Compared to her sister, she is very talented in singing but lacks physical stamina.


 * Juliana Everhart (ユリアナ・エーベルハルト)
 * Juliana is the daughter and heiress of the noble Everhart family. Having received top-class private education and inclusion in programs for gifted children, Juliana's entrance into Lanseal was a natural result. As class representative of the elite Class A, her prideful nature quickly makes her and those under her wing rivals for those in Class G. She views the soldiers under her command strictly as pawns who, without her guidance, would be useless according to her.
 * Juliana is the daughter and heiress of the noble Everhart family. Having received top-class private education and inclusion in programs for gifted children, Juliana's entrance into Lanseal was a natural result. As class representative of the elite Class A, her prideful nature quickly makes her and those under her wing rivals for those in Class G. She views the soldiers under her command strictly as pawns who, without her guidance, would be useless according to her.


 * Lawrence Kluivert (ローレンス・クライファート)
 * Kluivert is the president of Lanseal Royal Military Academy. His family has been a part of Gallia's military for generations, and high expectations were placed on him to also ascend to a high office. However, an accident wounded his arm, preventing him from continuing on that path. Despite this, Kluivert continued to apply his military skills as a Gallian Army staff officer for many years, eventually leading to his selection as head of Lanseal.
 * Kluivert is the president of Lanseal Royal Military Academy. His family has been a part of Gallia's military for generations, and high expectations were placed on him to also ascend to a high office. However, an accident wounded his arm, preventing him from continuing on that path. Despite this, Kluivert continued to apply his military skills as a Gallian Army staff officer for many years, eventually leading to his selection as head of Lanseal.


 * Hubert Brixham
 * Known as Huber Bricksom (ユベール・ブリクサム) in the original Japanese version. Formerly a notable soldier, Huber was forced to quit his position after a battlefield injury led to a severe eye infection. Afterwards he became an instructor at Lanseal Academy and currently teaches the students of Class G. His manner of speech often evokes a cold and strict nature. When his students receive orders, Hubert takes on the role of Class G Squad's commanding officer.
 * Known as Huber Bricksom (ユベール・ブリクサム) in the original Japanese version. Formerly a notable soldier, Huber was forced to quit his position after a battlefield injury led to a severe eye infection. Afterwards he became an instructor at Lanseal Academy and currently teaches the students of Class G. His manner of speech often evokes a cold and strict nature. When his students receive orders, Hubert takes on the role of Class G Squad's commanding officer.


 * Clementia Foerster (クレメンティア・フェルスター)
 * Clementia is a scientist who is often seen on Academy grounds in a white doctor's coat. It is likely that she used to work for the Empire. Possessing a deep knowledge of the Valkyrur, she's made a name for herself in regard to research on Artificial Valkyria. Her presence at the Academy initially is a mystery to the cast. She acts as a sort of foster parent to Aliasse, but treats her strictly as a weapon and holds no true feelings of compassion to her. Her goal is to perfect the recreation of the power of the Valkyria, even at the expense of human life.
 * Clementia made a short appearance in the anime adaptation of Valkyria Chronicles, but was not featured in the first game.
 * Clementia made a short appearance in the anime adaptation of Valkyria Chronicles, but was not featured in the first game.


 * Aliasse (エイリアス)
 * Aliasse is a pure blooded Valkyrian who wields a shield and a whip-shaped spear. She enjoys being in the company of Avan and his friends, but it is unknown just why she does so. In battle, she appears to adopt a playful, yet psychotic personality, reveling in destruction. She considers Clementia Foerster to be her mother, calling her "Mama".
 * Aliasse is a pure blooded Valkyrian who wields a shield and a whip-shaped spear. She enjoys being in the company of Avan and his friends, but it is unknown just why she does so. In battle, she appears to adopt a playful, yet psychotic personality, reveling in destruction. She considers Clementia Foerster to be her mother, calling her "Mama".

Gallian Revolutionary Army

 * Gilbert Gassenarl (ギルベルト・ガッセナール)
 * Gilbert is the Generalissimo and mastermind of the Gallian Revolutionary Army that has risen in revolt. In society he holds the title of Count and heads the noble Gassenarl family. He schemes to take the reigns of Gallia's sovereignty by force through manipulation of lingering anti-Darcsen sentiment and the deposing of Archduchess Cordelia gi Randgriz. He was killed shortly after taking throne as the Archduke by Baldren, who disagreed with Gallia allying with the Atlantic Federation as well as ending the Dascen attacks.
 * Gilbert is the Generalissimo and mastermind of the Gallian Revolutionary Army that has risen in revolt. In society he holds the title of Count and heads the noble Gassenarl family. He schemes to take the reigns of Gallia's sovereignty by force through manipulation of lingering anti-Darcsen sentiment and the deposing of Archduchess Cordelia gi Randgriz. He was killed shortly after taking throne as the Archduke by Baldren, who disagreed with Gallia allying with the Atlantic Federation as well as ending the Dascen attacks.


 * Baldren Gassenarl (バルドレン・ガッセナール)
 * Baldren is the commander of the Gallian Revolutionary Army's Infantry Division and the eldest son of Generalissimo Gassenarl. To recreate Gallia in what he believes is a purer light, he operates with cool efficiency in the expulsion of Darcsens while refusing to lose the sovereignty of Gallia to the Atlantic Federation but rescinded on when he realize the battle was lost. He would make his last stand after an attempt to escape to the Atlantic Federation failed
 * Baldren is the commander of the Gallian Revolutionary Army's Infantry Division and the eldest son of Generalissimo Gassenarl. To recreate Gallia in what he believes is a purer light, he operates with cool efficiency in the expulsion of Darcsens while refusing to lose the sovereignty of Gallia to the Atlantic Federation but rescinded on when he realize the battle was lost. He would make his last stand after an attempt to escape to the Atlantic Federation failed


 * Audrey Gassenarl (オドレイ・ガッセナール)
 * The second child born to the head of House Gassenarl, Audrey is a devout believer in Yggdism, a religion that worships the Valkyrians as Gods. During her time enlisted in the Gallian regular army, Imperial soldiers fearfully gave her the alias "Battle Maiden of the Iron Horse," and now she takes up that role again as commander of the Revolutionary Army's Armored Division. She perishes in combat against the Academy forces at Anthold when the aqueduct was destroyed, causing her armored tank to be washed away and destroyed shortly after.
 * The second child born to the head of House Gassenarl, Audrey is a devout believer in Yggdism, a religion that worships the Valkyrians as Gods. During her time enlisted in the Gallian regular army, Imperial soldiers fearfully gave her the alias "Battle Maiden of the Iron Horse," and now she takes up that role again as commander of the Revolutionary Army's Armored Division. She perishes in combat against the Academy forces at Anthold when the aqueduct was destroyed, causing her armored tank to be washed away and destroyed shortly after.


 * Dirk Gassenarl (ディルク・ガッセナール)
 * Dirk is the Revolutionary Army Special Forces Commander and Gilbert's youngest son. Mystery surrounds him as not only is he very taciturn, but also constantly conceals himself in a suit of ornate armor. Dirk holds a great amount of destructive power as the leader of the Artificial Valkyria Corps. Dirk is eventually revealed to be Avan's brother, Leon.
 * Dirk is the Revolutionary Army Special Forces Commander and Gilbert's youngest son. Mystery surrounds him as not only is he very taciturn, but also constantly conceals himself in a suit of ornate armor. Dirk holds a great amount of destructive power as the leader of the Artificial Valkyria Corps. Dirk is eventually revealed to be Avan's brother, Leon.

Other
Emilia Percival from Phantasy Star Portable 2 is available as a melee class secret character. However in order to obtain her, the player must have a save file PSP2 on the PSP memory stick. Doing so also unlocks access to extra tank customization stickers and two special missions.

Squad 442 (The "Nameless")

 * Imca (イムカ)
 * Imca, also known as "Ace Number 1", is a Darcsen Heavy Weapon specialist whose village was destroyed by the Valkyria and she is seeking revenge.
 * Imca, also known as "Ace Number 1", is a Darcsen Heavy Weapon specialist whose village was destroyed by the Valkyria and she is seeking revenge.


 * Kurt Irving (クルト･アーヴィング)
 * Kurt, also known as "Number 7", is a former army officer who hopes to redeem himself and to the regular military forces.
 * Kurt, also known as "Number 7", is a former army officer who hopes to redeem himself and to the regular military forces.


 * Riela Marceris (リエラ・マルセリス)
 * Riela, also known as "Number 13", is a young woman who initially does not know that she is a descendant of the Valkyria. During her time in the regular army, Riela became infamous as the lone survivor of otherwise wiped-out squads and is now viewed as a jinx on whatever unit she is assigned to.
 * Riela, also known as "Number 13", is a young woman who initially does not know that she is a descendant of the Valkyria. During her time in the regular army, Riela became infamous as the lone survivor of otherwise wiped-out squads and is now viewed as a jinx on whatever unit she is assigned to.


 * Leila Peron (レイラ・ピエローニ)
 * Leila is Homer Peron's older sister, known as "Number 23", is domineering and self-righteous, and likes to call herself "Queen." She was first revealed when after the official Valkyria Chronicles blog, the one that usually has Edy and Homer talking to each other, celebrated its 100th post, she interrupted their conversation.


 * Alphonse O'Clair (アルフォンス・オークレール)
 * Alphonse, known as "Number 11", prides himself on his abilities as a spy and informant. At times he uses the title "Gallian Hawk." He was first revealed when after the official Valkyria Chronicles blog, the one that usually has Edy and Homer talking to each other, celebrated its 100th post, he and Leila interrupted their conversation.

Valkyria Chronicles: Wish Your Smile

 * Mintz
 * Mintz is a Darcsen orphan and an engineer in the Gallian army. He is a hidden recruitable soldier in Valkyria Chronicles II. Due to licensing issues, he is currently inaccessible in the North American version of the game.


 * Julius Klotz
 * Klotz is a sniper in the Gallian army. He is a hidden, recruitable soldier in Valkyria Chronicles II. Due to licensing issues, he is currently inaccessible in the North American version of the game.