Ted

Ted (テッド, Teddo) is a supporting character in Suikoden and Suikoden IV and also makes a cameo in Genso Suikogaiden Volume 2. Ted is the previous owner of the Rune of Life and Death, who wandered the world for many years before bequeathing the Soul Eater to Hero (Suikoden).

Suikoden
"Tir.... In 300 years, you were my only... My only true friend."

- Ted

Ted is the former owner of the Rune of Life and Death and a survivor of the destruction of the Village of the Hidden Rune. Ted acquired his rune at a young age, when Windy came to the Village of the Hidden Rune seeking the Rune of Life and Death. Ted's grandfather, the Village Chief passed it on to Ted. Ted was able to escape but was forced to wander for over 300 years, eventually being adopted by Teo McDohl.

Ted grew particularly close to Teo's son, Hero (Suikoden), considering Tir his only true friend in the past 300 years. Ted journeyed with Tir during his time with the Imperial Guard. When Tir, Ted and Kanaan travelled to Mt. Seifu, they encountered a Queen Ant, a monster they were unable to destroy. In order to save the group, Ted used the Rune of Life and Death.

Upon their return to Gregminster, Kanaan led Ted back to Gregminster Palace, where he alerted Kraze Miles and Windy to the rune. Windy demanded that Ted give her the Soul Eater; Ted managed to get away, but was heavily injured and collapsed on the doorway of the McDohl's residence.

After discovering Ted, Tir, Cleo, Pahn and Gremio put him to bed. Stirring to consciousness, Ted revealed his rune to Tir and asked him to take it, as he could not escape. Ted passed the Soul Eater on with a heavy heart, knowing the sorrow that it would bring.

Soon after, the Imperial Guard arrived to collect him. Ted urged Tir to leave while the Imperial Guard still thought that Ted had the rune. Ted was captured by the Scarlet Moon Empire and given a Conqueror Rune by Windy, which took control of his body. Forced by Windy to encounter Tir at Seek Valley, Ted was able to use the proximity of the Rune of Life and Death in order to regain some control of his actions.

Mustering the power of the Soul Eater, Ted was able to gain just enough power to gain control of his body. Addressing the Soul Eater as its former master, Ted commanded the Soul Eater to take his soul. In his final words, Ted addressed Tir, telling him that Tir should live his life to the fullest, for Ted's sake as well as his own.