Meet the Characters of Tales of Vesperia for Xbox 360

When it comes to console role playing games, the characters play a big part in whether it's actually good and fun to play. Think about it this way: you're going to be spending many hours with these people. Do you really want to play 40, 60, or 80 hours of a game as characters that annoy you? Most would say 'no.'

Tales of Vesperia has a lot of characters. Some are integral to the plot while others are just there for funny story bits. Overall, there are seven characters in Tales of Vesperia that you'll need to pay attention to. These are the characters that will be in your battle party. Some will come later in the game, but all are important to the plot.

Born in the Lower Quarter of the Imperial City, Yuri Lowell has a kind heart. He has a real drive to help those in need. Yuri can be seen as the main character of the story. He's the person you control for most of the game. While he has a drive to help people, he also has a real drive to 'stick it to the man'. Expect him to make some questionable decisions.

Fighting Style: Mêlée combat, sword and axe techniques

Repede is a dog with a mysterious past. He thinks he's people, and is often seen smoking a pipe. Although he spends all of his time following Yuri around, he has no owner. He's also great with knives, and will fight alongside all of your playable characters, knife in mouth.

Fighting Style: Mêlée combat, knife techniques, thief skills.

Spending all of her time inside the Imperial Castle, Estelle spends her time with her nose in books. She has a deep need to help people, and will often go to their aid before having a second thought. Now out of the castle, Estelle wants to find out who she is and what her purpose is. Estelle's role may just have a bigger purpose after all.

Fighting Style: Mêlée combat, staff and sword techniques, healing and elemental magic.