Protagonist
How to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Prologue WishvaleStarting character.
Stia
ArchitectHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Flames of Restoration Prologue WishvaleJoins after building the Workshop in Wishvale upon completing the Prologue.
Phenn
HunterHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Kindlers of the Flame Ch. 1 Snowshard GrottoFind him in Snowshard Grotto and complete his rescue quest during Kindlers of the Flame Ch. 1.
Laurana
ClericHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Kindlers of the Flame Ch. 5 FlamesgraceFind her in Flamesgrace and help her defeat the Emerald Direwolf during Kindlers of the Flame Ch. 5.
Celsus
ThiefHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Any time after the Prologue ValoreJoins after talking to him and answering his questions in Valore. Can be done after completing the Prologue.
Macy
ApothecaryHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Any time after the Prologue EmberglowJoins after helping her treat the sick child in Emberglow. Can be done after completing the Prologue.
Alexia
ScholarHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Any time after the Prologue TheatropolisJoins after obtaining the Letter Fragment and Entreating her in Theatropolis. Can be done after completing the prologue.
Viator
WarriorHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Any time after the Prologue ValoreFind him in Valore with a Crested Key in your inventory. Can be done after completing the Prologue.
Ludo
MerchantHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Kindlers of the Flame Ch. 3 SunshadeStart his quest in Sunshade and help him clear the trade route of Lizardmen.Can be done during Kindlers of the Flame Ch. 3.
Carinda
MerchantHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Bestower of Power Ch. 1 DonescuFind her in Donescu and complete her relief mission quest. Can be done after completing Bestower of Power Ch. 1.
Pius
ClericHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Any time after the Prologue CragspearFind him in Cragspear and accompany him to your mother's grave. Can be done after completing the Prologue.
Saoirse
DancerHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Master of Fame Ch. 3 TheatropolisFind her in Theatropolis Amphitheatre and perform with her by answering the dance prompts correctly. Can be done during Master of Fame Ch. 3.
Xerc
ScholarHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Bestower of Power Ch. 3 GrandportJoins after helping him fight the Immoral Noble in Grandport. Can be done during Bestower of Power Ch. 3.
Delitia
HunterHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Master of Power Ch. 2 EmberglowFind her in Emberglow, contend with her and win, then accept her request to search for her brother. Can be done during Master of Power Ch. 2.
Esperre
ApothecaryHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Bestower of Wealth Ch. 2 Sufrataljah SandsJoins after defeating the Colossal Blightant in Sufrataljah Sands during Bestower of Wealth Ch. 3.
Goodwin
DancerHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Master of All Ch. 5 Shipwreck IslandFind him collapsed in Shipwreck Island and give him Ratatouille then Inquire further. Can be done during Master of All Ch. 5.
Reime
WarriorHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Bestower of Wealth Ch. 2 Victors HollowFind her in Victors Hollow and defeat her in an arena battle. Can be done during Bestower of Wealth Ch. 2.
Heidne
ThiefHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Kindlers of the Flame Ch. 5 and Master of All Ch. 3 WishvaleFind and battle her in Sunshade Sands, then again in the Flamesgrace Wilds. To recruit her, proceed to the third encounter in Wishvale by completing the One's True Worth side quest and defeating Vaughner. Can be done after Kindlers of the Flame Ch. 5 and Master of All Ch. 3. (Requires a boat).
Ophilia
ClericHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Bestower of Fame Ch. 2 FlamesgraceJoins after defeating Edwin in Flamesgrace. Can be done after completing Bestower of Fame Ch. 2.
Tressa
MerchantHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Kindlers of the Flame Ch. 2 RippletideFind her in Rippletide and help complete her delivery quest during Kindlers of the Flame Ch. 2.
Cyrus
ScholarHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Bestower of Fame Ch. 3 Atlasdam FlatsJoins after defeating the Gluttonous Salamander in Atlasdam Flats during Bestower of Fame Ch. 3.
Olberic
WarriorHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Master of All Final Ch. Shepherds RockFind him in Shepherds Rock and defeat the Fake. Can be done after completing the Final Ch. of Master of All.
Primrose
DancerHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Master of All Ch. 4. SunshadeFind her in Sunshade and defeat Rosso. Can be done during Master of All Ch. 4.
Alfyn
ApothecaryHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Kindlers of the Flame Ch. 5 and Master of All Ch. 2 Path to Waterpool CavesFind him on the Path to Waterpool Caves and help him treat his mother. Can be done after Kindlers of the Flame Ch. 5 during Master of All Ch. 2 and requires Town Level 6.
Therion
ThiefHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Master of All Ch. 2 CragspearFind him in Cragspear and defeat Dreige in Gray Grotto. Can be done during Master of All Ch. 2.
H'aanit
HunterHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Bestower of Wealth Ch. 2 Victors HollowFind her in Victors Hollow and help her hunt a wild beast. Can be done during Bestower of Wealth Ch. 2.
Bargello
LordHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Bestower of All Ch. 2: Hill of the Dead ValoreJoins during Bestower of All Ch. 2.
Alaune
QueenHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Bestower of All Ch. 3: Castle of the Hollow Queen Castle EdorasJoins after completing Bestower of All Ch. 3.
Richard
KingHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Bestower of All Ch. 1: Between Life and Death Castle EdorasJoins during Bestower of All Ch. 1.
Solon
Wise KingHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Bestower of All Ch. 5: The Gate of Finis Castle EdorasJoins during Bestower of All Ch. 5.
Eltrix
CaptainHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Bestower of All Ch. 5: The Gate of Finis Castle EdorasJoins during Bestower of All Ch. 5.
Rondo
Knight ArdanteHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Bestower of All Ch. 4: A Nation Frozen in Time Castle EdorasJoins immediately after completing Bestower of All Ch. 4.
Isla
Cait ScholarHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Any time after getting all Letter Fragments and obtaining the ship Isle of SagesFind him on the Isle of Sages after collecting all 5 Letter Fragments.
Sazantos
FlameguardHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Finale: Three Rings Sealed Away Wishvale TrailsFind him in Wishvale Trail. Joins immediately as a temporary party member during the Finale: The Three Rings Sealed Away.
Elrica
WarriorHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Master of All Ch. 3 CragspearFind her in Cragspear. Joins immediately as a temporary party member during Master of All Ch. 3.
Tatloch
EmpressHow to Recruit:
Chapter Unlock: Bestower of All Ch. 4: A Nation Frozen in Time Castle EdorasJoins during Bestower of All Ch. 4.
About Characters
Octopath Traveler 0 features a diverse cast of 36 recruitable characters, each with their own unique job, abilities, and backstory. Unlike previous games in the series, you can have up to 8 active party members in battle simultaneously, allowing for incredible strategic depth.
Characters are recruited throughout your journey across Orsterra by completing specific story chapters, side quests, or meeting certain conditions. Some characters from the original Octopath Traveler return as recruitable companions, bringing familiar faces to this prequel story.