Nash Latkje

Nash Latkje (ナッシュ・ラトキエ, Nasshu Latkje) is the main character of Genso Suikogaiden Volume 1 and Genso Suikogaiden Volume 2 who also appears in Suikoden III. A Harmonian noble fallen from grace, Nash is a member of the Harmonian Southern Frontier Defense Force.

Genso Suikogaiden Volume 1
Nash was born the eldest son of the Latkje household, which held considerable influence in the People's Faction in Harmonia. In his youth, he spent two years in the Howling Voice Guild as part of his education, learning knowledge of explosives, but not receiving formal training as a Gunner. There, he developed something of a rivalry with Elza, despite their differing roles and background. It was said Nash was never able to defeat Elza, although she was still impressed with his abilities.

Nash's life changed when Zaj Quiroz, a tutor to Nash's sister, Julie, poisoned their father to take over the family estate on the eve of his wedding to Julie. In retaliation, Nash attacked Zaj with the Twin Snake Sword Großer Fluss, severely wounding him. Thinking Zaj dead, Nash fled the household.

Nash joined the Harmonian Southern Frontier Defense Force and was stationed at Caleria, near the Grassland. On a covert mission to find information regarding the 27 True Runes, he sneaked into the City-State of Jowston during the Dunan Unification War. Entering from Highland, he ended up travelling with Sierra Mikain on his journey to Muse City. During the mission, he encountered Zaj in Greenhill City and hoping to gain revenge with his own hands, abandoned his mission and returned to Crystal Valley.

Genso Suikogaiden Volume 2
On his journey back home, Nash was attacked by agents of Zaj and the techniques of the Howling Voice Guild. The two dulled atop a church in the Harmonian capital, putting an end to the feud. Nash then left once again, journeying towards the Grassland.

Suikoden III
"A man who unexplainedly appeared and is monitoring the conflict between Zexen and Grassland."

- Nash's character description

Personality and Traits
Nash was said to have an unsoldierly personality and strived to avoid fights. However, when pushed he showed his true power and strength. He was considered to be a handsome man.

His loose clothes are worn in order to conceal the equipment he frequently carries. Many of skills were learned from the Howling Voice Guild and Nash's talents were well regarded even there.

He wields the Twin Snake Sword Großer Fluss.

Name
Nash's last name has never been localised or romanised in any Suikoden game or publication. The localisation "Latkje" is in common usage, but its origin is unknown and does not match the common katakana for the identical (in Japanese) name Ratkje (ラトシュ). Possible localisations include Ratkie and Rat (or Lat) key.

He shares the same last name as Miharu Latkje from Mobile Suit Gundam.