Sgt. Joe

Sgt. Joe (ジョー軍曹, Jō Gunsō), real name Jordi (ジョルディ, Jorudi), is a major character in Suikoden III. Sgt. Joe is a veteran soldier of the Duck Clan who supports and guides Hugo's development as a warrior.

History
"A veteran soldier who has survived life-or-death crises. His weapon is called a Duck Halbert."

- Sgt. Joe' profile

Sgt. Joe is a battle-scarred veteran who has fought on many battlefields making him a hero of the Duck Clan. It is battle experience that makes him more military minded, originally he was more cheerful and open-hearted like most Ducks. The nickname "Sgt. Joe" comes from the respect others have for him as a soldier.

Jordi used to live with his beautiful wife and two children until tragedy struck the family when his eldest son suddenly became ill and died. At the time, Sergeant Joe was away fighting for the Grassland in their war against the Zexen Federation. He was informed of his son's illness, but was unable to leave the battlefield and so never got to see his son before he died. Torn between his life as a warrior and his inability to protect his family, he left them.

He has served as something of a tutor to Hugo since he was a child, supporting him up to and through the War of the Champions. He helped to guide Hugo's development as a warrior, helping him cope with the death of Lulu and his growing responsibility as a hero.

Jordi is a handsome man by duck standards and he was once married, with children but has since divorced. Following the war, he would reunite with his wife, dedicating himself to his children.

Trivia

 * In the Suikoden III manga as well as some promotional art, Sgt. Joe is shown to be a heavy smoker, although this is never shown in-game.