"THE RECONSTRUCTION" NO-SPOILERS CHARACTER RECRUITMENT GUIDE

In order to receive the best ending, all characters must be recruited.  Fortunately, no characters are "missable" (aside from the obvious "point of no return" at the end of the 5th chapter).

---NOTE: This guide is SPOILER-FREE. All characters will be referred to by number, rather than name, counting from the left side of the "Full Roster" screen that you can see when you select "Rearrange Party."---




CHARACTER #1

Automatically joins at the beginning of Chapter 1.

CHARACTER #2

Automatically joins at the beginning of Chapter 1.

CHARACTER #3

Automatically joins at the beginning of Chapter 1.

CHARACTER #4

Automatically joins at the beginning of Chapter 1.

CHARACTER #5

Automatically joins at the beginning of Chapter 1.

CHARACTER #6

Automatically joins at the beginning of Chapter 1.


CHARACTER #7

Prerequisites: Chapter 2 or later
How to obtain:

In Quest Mode in Nal, when it's not raining, there is a chance that he will appear near the bottom-right part of the area beside the building.  Point to him and he will say something and then leave.  Do this two more times (3 times in all), and the last time a scene will follow.  The fastest way to get him to appear is to choose to Save your game, then cancel out, which will refresh the map and possibly cause him to appear.  After finding him 3 times and seeing the scene, choose to go Hunting outside of Nal.  Head EAST through the pass, then keep going EAST at the split until you come to a stream.  Follow it NORTH and you'll find him roaming around.  Talk to him and elect to return with him to town.  You'll get another scene, and he will join.


CHARACTER #8

Automatically joins at the end of Chapter 1.


CHARACTER #9

Prerequisites: Chapter 3 or later, have completed the quest "To Sanctifel"
How to obtain:

In Sanctifel's Quest Mode, find the Trial Keeper in the lower right part of the area.  Talk to him once to initiate the quest and find out the requirements.  For the next part, you'll want to rearrange your party to have at least one "Caster" type, though more is preferable.  "Fighter" types will not be able to participate once inside the trial.  When ready, point to the trial keeper again for a scene and the trial.  Complete the trial (you only need to solve 5 of the 8 rooms) for another scene, and the character will join afterward.


CHARACTER #10

Prerequisites: Chapter 4 or later, have completed the quest "Pressing Forth"
How to obtain:

In the Indigo Swamp Quest Mode, point to the prowler near the left side of the map.  He will explain that they sighted something exciting, and ask you to investigate.  Agree, and complete the quest.  Now, point to the captive and agree to help bust him out.  Complete that quest, then leave the Indigo Swamp QM area.  The next time you return, there will be a scene, and the character will join.


CHARACTER #11

Joins automatically at the end of chapter 3.


CHARACTER #12

Joins automatically at the start of chapter 4.


CHARACTER #13

Prerequisite: Chapter 4 or later

How to obtain:

After visiting the Berylbrine Outpost for the first time, return to Wadassia.  A new NPC near the middle of the area, a sailor, will be offering a quest, so point to him and complete it.  Now, when you enter Wadassia again, you will see a scene.  Go to Nal, and a new NPC will be offering a quest there (in the top-right area).  Complete his quest and defeat the boss, then watch some more scenes.  The character will join afterward.


CHARACTER #14

Prerequisite: Chapter 2 or later, Guild's Rank is 8 or higher

How to obtain:

This character will be on the walkway in Nal's Quest Mode in the top left area.  Point to her when your guild's rank is 8 or higher for a scene.  She will join afterward.  (Note: There is some additional dialog if you point to her with a guild rank lower than 8, but she won't join yet).


CHARACTER #15

Joins automatically at the start of chapter 5.


CHARACTER #16

Prerequisite: ALL other characters have been recruited. The earliest you can do this is at the start of chapter 5.

How to obtain:

This character involves a difficult boss fight, but will be more than worth it.  Still, make sure your favorite party is aptly powerful and prepared.  You can wait until right up before the "point of no return" to recruit this character, although you'll miss out on some additional dialog and scenes.

After all other characters are recruited, go to Do`Ssha's Quest Mode.  There will be a new NPC with a purple "!" balloon near the top gate.  Point to him for a scene.  Next, find the new NPC down at the south gate - a sailor - who's offering a quest as well.  Choose to accept, then watch the scenes.  You'll enter a powerful boss fight now.  Defeat it and watch the following scenes.  This character will join afterward.
