Minor Characters

Here you can find a list and information of all minor characters who appear in Live A Live. These characters pertain little to no information on them, and cannot be engaged in combat.

Prehistory: The First

Kuu Chief
	Japanese Voice Actor: Tessyo Genda
	The Kuu Chief is the leader of the Kuu Tribe. He is the one who organizes the sacrifices demanded by Odo, seeing it as a god. He sends Zaki and some tribe members to recapture Beru after she escapes in order to fulfill the sacrificial ritual. He seems to be unable to fight and relies on Zaki to confront Pogo when he finally reaches them at the sacrificial platform. When the platform is destroyed, he rushes towards Odo, only to end up devoured by the dinosaur, his crown the only trace of him remaining. The SFC sprites for the Kuu Chief

The Elder
	Japanese Voice Actor: Yohei Tadano
	The Elder is the oldest member and the leader of the Southern Tribe, with savage hair reaching to his feet. He is a very stern but capable leader, dividing up food fairly and personally teaching the younger tribe members how to hunt. He holds a strict "no outsiders" rule within his tribe, punishing all violators with banishment. The large skeleton seen in the Hunting Grounds is said to belong to an old kill of his. At chapters' start, he instructs the newly-of-age Pogo how to hunt and gather food. After Pogo discovers Beru in his tribe's cave, he hesitates on introducing her to the Elder, fearing his strict punishment. Unfortunately, Beru is discovered by the Elder when the Kuu Tribe attacks in search of her. Even after Pogo fends off the invaders, the Elder still has him exiled for breaking the rule, though not without some regret. In the chapter's ending, the Elder brings members of his tribe to meet up with the Kuu tribe. He can be seen dancing along with members of both tribes in the credits, to celebrate the merge between the two. The SFC sprites for the Elder

Artisans
	Japanese Voice Actor: Tomokazu Sugita
	The Artisans are a special type of caveman who can craft items out of materials for Pogo and friends. The Tribe Artisian is a member of the Southern Tribe, and resides in their cave. His services are only available at day. The Wild Lands Artisans are a pair of twin cavemen found in the Wild Lands. Seemingly belonging to no known tribe, each one roams either side of the large gorge separating the Kuu Tribe and the Southern Tribe. Their services can be used at any time of day. They plan to construct a large bridge across the gorge to reunite with one another. The SFC sprites for the Artisans

Female Goris
	Japanese Voice Actor: Asako Sato
	The Female Goris are a group of five female gorillas. They were captured by the Kuu Tribe with the intent to sacrifice to Odo, until they were discovered and saved by a lovestruck Gori. They pamper Gori generously until Pogo snaps him out of it. Afterwards, they follow Pogo and Gori throughout the room, and when interacted with, they shake their breasts. They are later seen in the chapter's ending, the five of them dragging Gori into a room. In the 2022 remake, the Female Goris play a small additional role. As a group, they hold back an attacking force of Kuu tribesmen, allowing Pogo and Gori to reach the sacrificial platform to save Beru. In the true ending, the group is called by Gori to show Pogo and Beru their new babies. The SFC sprites for the Female Goris

Imperial China: The Successor

Yun´s Grandmother
	Yun´s Grandmother is the sole caretaker of Yun Jou. She is an elderly woman that lives in Wong Village. She had suffered from the plague that had hit Wong Town until the Earthen Heart Shifu arrived and gave the townspeople Nature's Providence to cure them. She remarks that Yun is acting strange recently, not realizing he has begun mugging people under the thumb of Sun Tzu Wang, and wonders if she could be at fault. When Yun is taken under the Shifu's wing, Yun's Grandmother implores the Shifu to give the boy a chance. In the chapter's credits, the new Earthen Heart Shifu returns to Wong Village to visit Yun's Grandmother. The SFC sprites for Yun´s grandmother

Hoi Restauranteur
	Japanese Voice Actor: Tomokazu Sugita English Voice Actor: David Cui Cui
	The Hoi Restauranteur is a fat cook who works in Yunfa Market. He prepares the popular soup dumplings of Hoi, a dish which has brought him great success in Yunfa. He is first encountered chasing after Hong Hakka, who was dining and dashing. Unable to catch the surprisingly agile thief, he offers a free meal to anyone who could. After the situation is resolved by the Earthen Heart Shifu, he pointedly warns Hong not to cross him again. He appears later in the scenario as the Shifu finishes training with his pupils. The Restauranteur arrives at the Shifu's school to request the Shifu's help with Sun Tzu Wang and his thugs in Yunfa. Once the Shifu sends them away, the Restauranteur returns to congratulate Shifu and gives him a soup dumpling. He claims to have a wife and six children. The SFC sprites for The Hoi Restauranteur Hong diner dash.png The Restauranteur chasing Hong

So Zu and Man Zu
	So Zu and Man Zu are a pair of students of the Indomitable Fist school. They are trained assassins who serve as the personal guard of Ou Di Wan Lee. They hound their master every waking moment at his command, for the sole purpose of always keeping him alert. As the Earthen Heart Shifu and his disciple prepare to fight Lee, he deceptively sics So Zu and Man Zu on the pair to overwhelm them. The students are beaten by the Shifu while the disciple faces Lee in the chapter's final battle, and thus are not fought.

The Wild West: The Wanderer

Sheriff
	Japanese Voice Actor: Tetsu Inada English Voice Actor: Cyrus Rodas
	The Sheriff is the lawman and lead authority of Success. While he does care about the safety of the townspeople, he knows that he alone can't stop O. Dio's Crazy Bunch, and is reluctant to place the people in any real danger. Unfortunately, his hesitance has led the Crazy Bunch to walk all over the townsfolk, and has earned him the ire of his son Billy, who looks on him as a coward. At the start of the chapter, he requests the Barkeep pin up Sundown's wanted poster. He later enters the saloon after Sundown's duel with Pike, being promptly admonished by Billy for his tardiness. As the townsfolk begin to work up the nerve to fight back, the Sheriff is the last to speak up. Angry, Billy rips off his father's badge and gives it to Sundown. This act finally convinces the Sheriff of the necessity of rebellion, and he joins the rest of the townspeople in setting traps. He is the fastest at setting up traps of all the townsfolk. As the Kid prepares to leave town, he tells Sundown that he can keep the his badge, as he feels that he has redeemed himself with or without it. After Sundown leaves, the Sheriff sheds light on Sundown's past and origins as an outlaw. The SFC sprites for the Sheriff

Barkeep
	Japanese Voice Actor: Tomokazu Sugita English Voice Actor: Joseph Balderrama
	The Barkeep is the bartender that owns the Crystal Saloon in Success, and the brother of Annie. He also owns a brewery in the western end of town. He puts up Sundown's wanted poster on the bar at the chapter's start, as requested by the Sheriff. When Sundown enters the saloon, he quickly kertows to the stranger, before coming to realize Sundown's nobility. He later helps Sundown and Mad Dog set up traps like the rest of the villagers. He is the third fastest at setting traps of all the townsfolk. Sundown can talk to the Barkeep during the trap-setting stage to skip through time, as long as he is not busy setting a trap himself. The SFC sprites for the Barkeep

Clint
	Japanese Voice Actor: Satoshi Moritaka English Voice Actor: Dustin Rubin
	Clint is a cowboy that lives in Success. He passes the time at the Crystal Saloon along his friends James, Wayne and Cesar. Although he has a gun, he doesn't seem to be skilled enough to face the Crazy Bunch. He later helps Sundown and Mad Dog to set up traps like the rest of the villagers. He is the second slowest of the four cowboys. He is named after Western actor Clint Eastwood. The SFC sprites for Clint

James
	Japanese Voice Actor: Kohei Mitoma English Voice Actor: Joseph Balderrama
	James is a cowboy that lives in Success. He passes the time at the Crystal Saloon along his friends Clint, Wayne and Cesar. Although he has a gun, he doesn't seem to be skilled enough to face the Crazy Bunch. He later helps Sundown and Mad Dog to set up traps like the rest of the villagers. He is the fastest of the four cowboys. In the SFC fan translation, he is named Gene. In the Japanese original, he is named Gemma, after Giuliano Gemma. The SFC sprites for James

Wayne
	Japanese Voice Actor: Takahiro Kageyama English Voice Actor: Marcus Montgomery
	Wayne is a cowboy that lives in Success. He owns and runs an inn along with his wife. He passes the time at the Crystal Saloon along his friends Clint, James and Cesar. Although he has a gun, he doesn't seem to be skilled enough to face the Crazy Bunch. He later helps Sundown and Mad Dog to set up traps like the rest of the villagers. He is the second fastest of the four cowboys. He is named after Western actor John Wayne. The SFC sprites for Wayne

Dallas
	Japanese Voice Actor: Rinko Hayashi English Voice Actor: Alexzandra Sarmiento
	Dallas is the wife of Wayne, and the manager of the inn in Success. She appears in order to encourage Wayne and his friends to stand up against the Crazy Bunch, she too being fed up with them. She later helps Sundown and Mad Dog to set up traps like the rest of the villagers. She is slightly faster at setting up traps than her husband. The SFC sprites for Dallas

Cesar
	Japanese Voice Actor: Ousuke English Voice Actor: Marcus Montgomery
	Cesar is a cowboy that lives in Success. He passes the time at the Crystal Saloon along his friends Clint, Wayne and James. Unlike the other three, he is particularly cowardly and shakes in fear when Sundown tries to interact with him at the start, and when he and Mad Dog hold their duel. He later helps Sundown and Mad Dog to set up traps like the rest of the villagers. He is the slowest of all the townspeople to set up traps. He is likely named after actor Cesar Romero. In the SFC fan translation, his name is Gibson. The SFC sprites for Cesar

Sancho
	Japanese Voice Actor: Takashi Tokita English Voice Actor: Ben Balmaceda
	Sancho is a wandering mariachi musician that travelled to Success along with Delos and Pancho. The three of them form a musical group that play in the saloon. He later helps Sundown and Mad Dog to set up traps like the rest of the villagers. He is the fourth slowest at setting up traps. While he is setting up a trap, his guitar vanishes from the background track "Sancho-de-los-Panchos". The SFC sprites for Sancho LINE sticker for remake (wave 2)

Delos
	Japanese Voice Actor: Ben Takada English Voice Actor: Joseph Balderrama
	Delos is a wandering mariachi musician that travelled to Success along with Sancho and Pancho. The three of them form a musical group that play in the saloon. He later helps Sundown and Mad Dog to set up traps like the rest of the villagers. He claims that he does nothing and is not useful. His trap setting speed is randomized; he may either be faster than the Barkeep, or even slower than Cesar. When he is setting up a trap, he maracas vanish from the background track "Sancho-de-los-Panchos". The SFC sprites for Delos LINE sticker for remake (wave 2)

Pancho
	Japanese Voice Actor: Hayato Horiuchi English Voice Actor: David Matranga
	Pancho is a wandering mariachi musician that travelled to Success along with Delos and Sancho. The three of them form a musical group that play in the saloon. He later helps Sundown and Mad Dog to set up traps like the rest of the villagers. He is the third slowest at setting up traps. When he is setting up a trap, his guitar vanishes from the background track "Sancho-de-los-Panchos". The SFC sprites for Pancho LINE sticker for remake (wave 2)

Jennifer
	Jennifer is an unseen dancing girl, and the subject of the special poster owned by the Barkeep. The Barkeep describes her as "sexy, but a little intimidating- but in a way that makes her even more appealing". Her likeness may be used to distract one of the members of the Crazy Bunch.

Twilight of Edo Japan: The Infiltrator

Enma Clan Master
	Japanese Voice Actor: Mugihito English Voice Actor: Dai Tabuchi
	The Enma Clan Master is the leader of the Enma Ninja Clan. He is fully aware of the threat Ode Iou poses to Japan, but even so he refuses to allow his subordinate Hayate to infiltrate Ode Castle, for concern of his clan's future. In his stead he dispatches the young, but accomplished Oboromaru to the castle, placing the fate of the nation on his shoulders. Should Oboromaru perish in his mission, the Master makes an appearance in the Game Over sequence, lamenting that peace would not come to Japan just yet. The Clan Leader, briefing Oboromaru on his mission

Impostor Retainer
	The Impostor Retainer is an unfortunate man who presented himself as a retainer of the Ode Clan. During a meeting of the retainers, he gives himself away when he accidentally blurts out the wrong password. He is subsequently carried off by two real retainers, never to be seen again. He serves as a warning to mind the castle's password system.

Mice
	Ode Castle is infested with several mice that roam the attics. These mice are often caught in the various traps set by Puppetmaster Gennai. If Oboromaru makes contact with these mice while accompanied by the Mimic Mammet, the Mammet will panic and break down, rendering him unusable. A secret scene with two mice is viewable on the far left of the castle wall, available only if Oboromaru has both recruited the Mimic Mammet and taken 0 lives. In it, one mouse congratulates the second on its wedding, before the second sneezes and explodes.

Bizarre Pot
	The Bizarre Pot is a curious piece of ceramic pottery that resides in the Path of Shuttered Lanterns, directly south from the Muramasa's chamber. When interacted with, it demands that Oboromaru feed it koban coins. The ninja may choose to give it various amounts, each eliciting a different response. Depositing a single koban will have it decry Oboromaru as cheap. Giving it six will have it imbue Oersted with his second most powerful technique, Deepest Dark. Giving it ten, the largest amount, will inspire it to grant Oboromaru his ultimate technique, Death Blossom.

Present Day: The Strongest

El Rudo
	El Rudo was a Mexican Lucha Libre champion who trained and taught all his techniques to the Great Aja years prior to the events of The Strongest. He does not make a physical appearance, only being mentioned in Aja's bio.

Mysterious Fighter
	The Mysterious Fighter, known ingame as "???", is a man seen at the end of The Strongest after the defeat of Odie O'Bright. He appears to challenge Masaru, believing that he will become the new strongest man in the world if he defeats him. Only his back silhouette is seen.

The Near Future: The Outsider

Kazu
	Japanese Voice Actor: Rinko Hayashi English Voice Actor: Suzie Yeung
	Kazu is one of the children of the Bright Sparks Orphanage. He is a brash, disobedient child who likes to act tough, though he also has a crush on Yuki. During naptime, he refuses to listen to Taeko and sneaks outside to play, which leads to him being kidnapped by the Crusaders. Akira, Taroimo, and Matsu storm the docks where the bikers had brought the boy and rescue him. Once back at the orphanage, Kazu boasts about being rescued, though he privately admits to nearly soiling himself from fear. Before being kidnapped, Kazu can be given a Guts and Glory Special in exchange for a baseball glove. KazuSprites.png The SFC sprites for Kazu

Yuki
	Japanese Voice Actor: Naomi Ohzora English Voice Actor: Triya Leong
	Yuki is a child of the Bright Sparks Orphanage. She is a superfan of the famous wrestler Misawa the Menacing, and often emulates his signature moves on her fellow orphans, namely Watanabe. During naptime, Yuki can be given a Misawa Special, and gives a Power Wristguard in return. YukiSprites.png The SFC sprites for Yuki

Aki
	Japanese Voice Actor: Ousuke English Voice Actor: Brittany Lauda
	Aki is a child of the Bright Sparks Orphanage. Unlike some of the other children, Aki expresses a distaste for fighting, and is more mellow and empathetic. During naptime, Aki can be given a taiyaki in exchange for a Misanga. In the SFC fan translation, Aki is named Akki. AkkiSprites.png The SFC sprites for Aki

Orphanage Matron
	Japanese Voice Actor: Asako Sato English Voice Actor: Siho Ellsmore
	The Orphanage Matron is the head of the Bright Sparks Orphanage. She expresses both concern for Akira's tendency for fighting, and gratitude for Matsu's deeds to keep the orphanage afloat. TheDirectorSprites.png The SFC sprites for The Director

Reiko and Yoshikazu
	Japanese Voice Actor: Kazuhiko Shimamoto (Yoshikazu) English Voice Actor: Stephen Fu (Yoshikazu)
	Reiko and Yoshikazu are a young couple on a date at the public park. Yoshikazu attempts to woo his lover using tips from Failnaught's Dating Guide, but Reiko at first seems indignant at her date's attempts at romance. Reading her mind, however, suggests she is planning something. Near the chapter's end, Reiko apologizes to Yoshikazu and confesses her love for him, and the two swear everlasting loyalty to each other. At that very moment, the Steel Titan begins to emerge from the park's lake. Scared by the quake, Reiko immediately runs away, leaving Yoshikazu incredulous. ReikoSprites.png The SFC sprites for Reiko

Misawa the Menacing
	Misawa the Menacing is a famous Japanese wrestler. Yuki is a huge fan of his. He can be viewed on the Bright Sparks Orphanage television, engaged against Mutoh the Merciless in a match of the century which seemingly goes on forever. Misawa's fame is such that he even has special taiyaki made in his image, which can be bought at Matsu's taiyaki stand.

Mutou the Merciless
	Mutoh the Merciless is a famous Japanese wrestler. He can be viewed on the Bright Sparks Orphanage television, engaged against Misawa the Menacing in a match of the century which seemingly goes on forever.

The Distant Future: The Mechanical Heart

Cube Prototype
	The Cube Prototype is an incomplete version of Cube designed and built by Kato. Deemed unsatisfactory by Kato, it was kept deactivated in the Cogito Ergo Sum's Private Storage module. In the midst of the developing chaos onboard, the prototype is remotely accessed by the rogue mother computer, OD-10. OD-10 uses the prototype to directly harm the crew, including shutting off the cryogenic pod keeping Rachel alive, and critically injuring Kato. Cube and Corporal Darthe come across the impostor as it is attacking Kato, but there is a mix-up between the two identical robots. When the real Cube is able to identify himself by revealing information only he would know, OD-10 briefly speaks through the bot and reveals itself as the crew's enemy, before the prototype is gunned down with prejudice by Darthe.

The Middle Ages: The Lord of Dark

The Minister
	Japanese Voice Actor: Tomokazu Sugita English Voice Actor: Tim Faulkner
	The Minister is the chancellor of Lucrece and primary aide to the King. He is first seen as the host of the Lucrece Battle Tournament, and later provides Oersted information on the old hero Hasshe. He is the first to find the King of Lucrece dead, and thus among the first to vilify Oersted. Accusing the warrior of being the Lord of Dark, he seemingly takes up the role of regent and has Uranus imprisoned. If found again as Oersted escapes the Lucrece dungeons, the Minister obsequiously tries to curry favor with Oersted. The Minister's soul can later be found in the Trial of Heart in the final chapter, still fearful of Oersted. MinisterSprites.png The SFC sprites for the Minister

Queen of Lucrece
	The Queen of Lucrece is the posthumous wife to the King and mother of Princess Alethea. Twenty years prior to the start of the chapter, she was abducted by the previous Lord of Dark while pregnant with Alethea, but was saved by Hasshe and Uranus. She does not make a physical appearance in the chapter.

Lucretian Smallfolk
	The Lucretian Smallfolk are the common citizenry of the Kingdom of Lucrece. At first, the smallfolk laud Oersted as their hero, seeing him off on his quest to rescue Princess Alethea with generous gifts and hope in their hearts. They react with confusion when Oersted returns from the Archon's Roost, having failed. When Oersted is accused of being the Lord of Dark, the villagers' opinion of the knight take a drastic turn. As he runs through the streets, they barricade themselves in their homes, fearful of his approach and damning his name. During the final chapter, The Dominion of Hate, the smallfolk of Lucrece are nowhere to be seen. It is implied that they were personally massacred by Odio, with no survivors.

Fugalia Village Family
	The Fugalia Village Family are a small family who live in the settlement of Fugalia, consisting of a father, mother, and child. In particular, the child is a huge fan of Oersted. When Oersted first visits the family, all three welcome him into their home with open arms, the child celebrating his victories at the tournament. After Oersted is exiled from the kingdom, Oersted may visit the family again. The child refuses to believe the rumors about Oersted, but the mother and father, gripped by fear, refuse to allow Oersted near their child, and demand he leaves their home. The child's soul can later be found in the Trial of Heart in the final chapter, still refusing to believe Oersted could be the Lord of Dark. FamiliaVillageKidSprites.png The SFC sprites for the Fugalia Village Kid

Final Chapter: The Dominion of Hate

Phantom Horse
	The unofficially-named Phantom Horse is an enigmatic equine that roams the southern region of the Silent Wood, only emerging when the Sundown Kid is in the party. Approaching the horse causes it to flee in a different direction. Following its path through the trees will lead to the entrance of the Trial of Time.

Aspect of Cube
	The Aspect of Cube is a being that serves as the guide of the Trial of Wisdom. It claims to be a portion of Cube's intelligence, and unlike Cube, is capable of speaking in full sentences. It appears as if out of nowhere from empty chairs whenever they are interacted with, and when spoken to it will provide the heroes clues on the trial's many riddles.

Pogo's Baby
	Pogo's Baby is the infant child of Pogo and Beru, born sometime between The First and The Dominion of Hate. He is only seen in the chapter's true ending as Pogo, having returned from the Dominion, rushes into his and Beru's room to find the baby crying. He has green hair, just like his father.

Gori's Babies
	Gori's Babies are the infant ape children of Gori and the harem of female Goris. As Pogo and Beru hold their child, the Goris enter the couple's room and display all five of their children, each one crying up a storm.

Earthen Heart Students
	In the true ending, the Earthen Heart Master is seen teaching a new class of students in the ways of the Earthen Heart to keep the tradition alive. Sun Tzu Wang and his cronies are seen among the crowd.

Assassin
	If Oboromaru chooses to follow Ryoma at the end of The Infiltrator, an unnamed assassin is shown storming Ryoma's abode in the true ending. He makes it as far as Ryoma's room, before he is ambushed by Oboromaru.

Scientists
	In the true ending, a group of scientists are seen examining the internal components of OD-10 after the landing of the Cogito Ergo Sum. They are only seen from behind.