Viktor

Viktor (ビクトール, Bikutōru) is a major character in Suikoden and Suikoden II who also makes a cameo in Genso Suikogaiden Volume 1. Viktor is a mercenary who joined the Toran Liberation Army and the New State Army.

Suikoden
"Anybody feel like dying today? Step forward! I'll fight until my heart stops!"

- Viktor

Viktor is a young man from North Window. One of the few survivors of Neclord's assault on the village, Viktor was not present when Neclord massacred the town's citizens but discovered his family had been turned into zombies when he returned.

Viktor travelled the world looking for Neclord, becoming a mercenary and eventually joining the Toran Liberation Army. Viktor encountered Hero (Suikoden) in Gregminster and agreed to help Tir flee the city.

Once the group arrived in Lenankamp, Viktor introduced Tir to Odessa Silverberg. After Odessa was mortally wounded in the attack on the Toran Liberation Army's hideout, Viktor continued to serve in the Toran Liberation Army under Tir.

When the Toran Liberation Army advanced into Lorimar, Viktor unexpectedly came face to face with Neclord. Viktor and Tir McDohl travelled to Qlon Temple, where they entered the Cave of the Past to find a weapon capable of harming Neclord. Viktor awakened the Star Dragon Sword, who agreed to help them.

Wielding the Star Dragon Sword, Viktor defeated Neclord. Afterwards, Viktor left the Toran Liberation Army in order to return to North Window and share the news of Neclord's defeat at his family's grave.

While returning to the Toran Liberation Army, Viktor visited the noble Warren, but Kasim Hazil caught and imprisoned them in Moravia. The Toran Liberation Army launched a rescue effort and saved Viktor and Warren.

Following the last battle, Viktor stayed behind in order to protect Tir from the Scarlet Moon Empire soldiers who wanted to gain revenge for Emperor Barbarosa's apparent death.

After the war, Viktor was declared missing in action.

Personality and Traits
A strong and muscular man, Viktor was said to resemble a bear.

Viktor has an easy-going and friendly personality. As Odessa Silverberg noted, Viktor was likely to drag anyone who he liked into the Toran Liberation Army. Viktor also had a great sense of a loyalty. Even following Odessa's death, Viktor was quick to defend her and felt guilty for not being able to protect her, even begging Flik for forgiveness. Viktor strove to defend Tir McDohl as well, even risking his life in Gregminster Palace to keep Tir safe.

Due to his travels and experiences, Viktor could sometimes get hunches about the future. He had a feeling that Gremio should not accompany Tir to Kunan and was proved correct when Gremio was killed in Soniere Prison. Viktor tried desperately to convince Gremio not to sacrifice himself and was deeply affected by Gremio's death, taking Gremio's axe. Prior to the Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade, Viktor returned Gremio's axe to Tir, urging Tir to go on for all the soldiers who believed in a better future.

Viktor also had rogue tendencies. Viktor ran out on his bill after eating at Marie's Inn, stole Gremio's money in order to leave Gregminster , lit Grady's mansion on fire in an attempt to distract his guards and was more comfortable with stealing Kirinji than the more scrupulous Gremio. Gremio tried to discourage Tir from taking after Viktor and understood why someone could call Viktor a deliquent. However, Viktor had a strong sense of morality. When Ain Gide refused to give way to the Toran Liberation Army, Viktor was hesitant to fight him. After Ain Gide was killed in battle, Viktor commented that although Ain Gide had been wrong, his actions had been priceless. Viktor was also instrumental in saving a suicidal Sonya Shulen from casting herself into the fires of Shasarazade.