Tricksters (からくり師; Karakuri-shi) are craftsmen skilled in alchemy and sometimes the power of runes, capable of imbuing life into various automata. These range from devices to assist in daily life to robots capable of independent thought and action. Juppo is one such craftsman, and his niece Meg, who admires him greatly, is also considered a trickster in the broader sense.
They're very creative and like all things mechanical. They are always up for the next thing to build, such as robots and weapons. Some also like playing tricks and are notable for being mischievous and playful, even creating their own games. Most Tricksters can be recognized by having some form of an orb, bell or button on their clothing. Some can even wield the Trick Rune and usually have their own special rune.
Representatives
- Juppo, appears in Suikoden I.
- Meg, appears in Suikoden I & II.
- Gadget, appears in Suikoden II.
- Gadget Z, appears in Suikoden III.
- Belle, appears in Suikoden III.
- Rita, appears in Suikoden IV
- Lu, appears in Suikoden V.
- Sorensen, appears in Suikoden V.
Notable Mentions
- Minen, although not a trickster, is highly trained with ammunition.
Trivia
- In the games, most Tricksters are teenage girls.
- There are almost always two Trickster characters in each game. The only game where this is not the case is Suikoden IV, where you just have Rita, who is not 100% the normal Trickster.
- Tricksters who are the Chikei Star (The Halted Star), tend to be good friends with girls of the Chiku Star (The Empty Star).
References
- Genso Suikoden Kiwami Daijiten page 38