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[[File:Rodolfo BKO.png|thumb|Rodolfo as seen in Baten Kaitos: Origins]] | [[File:Rodolfo BKO.png|thumb|Rodolfo as seen in Baten Kaitos: Origins]] | ||
'''Rodolfo''' (later '''Lord Rodolfo''') is the opportunistic, leading figurehead of [[Sadal Suud]]. | '''Rodolfo''' (later '''Lord Rodolfo''') is the opportunistic, leading figurehead of [[Sadal Suud]]. Born and raised in Sadal Suud, he is proud of his home island and the natural bounties it has to offer, but he longs for a bigger place in the world both for himself and his nation. While he does have Sadal Suud's best interests at heart, he's just as eager to keep plenty of perks for himself. | ||
[[File:Rodolfo BKEW.png|thumb|Rodolfo as seen in Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean]] | [[File:Rodolfo BKEW.png|thumb|Rodolfo as seen in Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean]] | ||
Seen as easily manipulated when the reward is personal gain | |||
Talks a lot, a suck up to anyone in power | |||
Due to his propensity to cozy up to the empire in order to make a quick buck, others often see him as a spineless coward who lacks moral conviction. When the situation is dire however, he stands by the heroes and does his part for the greater good. | Due to his propensity to cozy up to the empire in order to make a quick buck, others often see him as a spineless coward who lacks moral conviction. When the situation is dire however, he stands by the heroes and does his part for the greater good. | ||
<div style= | <div style="text-align: center;">"All I want is their gold. I plan to milk the Empire for as much money as I can. . . . | ||
Someone's gotta stand up and show people here the road to a better life." | |||
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=== Baten Kaitos: Origins === | === Baten Kaitos: Origins === | ||
Voice Actor: [https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Chris-Edgerly/ Chris Edgerly] (English), [https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Akimitsu-Takase/ Akimitsu Takase] (Japanese) | Voice Actor: [https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Chris-Edgerly/ Chris Edgerly] (English), [https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Akimitsu-Takase/ Akimitsu Takase] (Japanese) | ||
In the current leading lord of Sadal Suud's absence, Rodolfo steps up to handle international affairs in hopes of obtaining the title of Lord. He meets with Heughes for a demonstration of what promachination has to offer and agrees to work with him in return for a large amount of money. Later, when confronted by Sagi and crew, he admits that while he does intend of working with the Empire, all he wants is their gold. He hopes that by placing himself in between Alfard and Sadal Suud, he can usher in an economic boom for his home nation without sacrificing its independence. | |||
=== Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean === | === Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean === | ||
Revision as of 00:07, 24 March 2024
Rodolfo (later Lord Rodolfo) is the opportunistic, leading figurehead of Sadal Suud. Born and raised in Sadal Suud, he is proud of his home island and the natural bounties it has to offer, but he longs for a bigger place in the world both for himself and his nation. While he does have Sadal Suud's best interests at heart, he's just as eager to keep plenty of perks for himself.
Seen as easily manipulated when the reward is personal gain
Talks a lot, a suck up to anyone in power
Due to his propensity to cozy up to the empire in order to make a quick buck, others often see him as a spineless coward who lacks moral conviction. When the situation is dire however, he stands by the heroes and does his part for the greater good.
Someone's gotta stand up and show people here the road to a better life."
Baten Kaitos: Origins
Voice Actor: Chris Edgerly (English), Akimitsu Takase (Japanese)
In the current leading lord of Sadal Suud's absence, Rodolfo steps up to handle international affairs in hopes of obtaining the title of Lord. He meets with Heughes for a demonstration of what promachination has to offer and agrees to work with him in return for a large amount of money. Later, when confronted by Sagi and crew, he admits that while he does intend of working with the Empire, all he wants is their gold. He hopes that by placing himself in between Alfard and Sadal Suud, he can usher in an economic boom for his home nation without sacrificing its independence.
Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean
Voice Actor: Jeff Manning (English), Unknown (Japanese)
Summary of his deeds in EWLO.
Trivia
- He speaks with an American southern/country accent in the English localization of Origins.
- He speaks with an Osakan accent in the Japanese version of Origins. (I made this fact up based on how often these two things go hand in hand, but someone should check this out.)
Foreign names
- Japanese: Scar Cowboy (スカーカウボーイ Sukā Kaubōi)
- French: Le Rodolfo
- Spanish: ¡Rodolfo!
