Shilo

Shilo (シロウ, Shirō) is a character in Suikoden II and Genso Suikogaiden Vol.1. He is a gambler with a penchant for Chinchirorin.

History
"Hiya, welco.... Huh? Oh, You're just a little punk. Go home, kid, you're too young for this."

- Shilo

Shilo was a dedicated and seasoned gambler, captivated by the lifestyle akin to a moth to a flame. He established his own gambling corner within the Lakewest inn, where he indulged in various games of chance. Notably, he held a long-standing rivalry with Gaspar, engaging in intense gambling battles with him in the Greenhill Forest during the Dunan Unification War.

When Shilo initially encountered the hero in his Lakewest den, he exhibited dismissiveness towards the youth. However, he became intrigued by the hero's unique demeanor and eventually decided to listen to him. Upon receiving an invitation to join the New State Army, Shilo accepted the offer on the condition that the leader could win 5,000 potch from him in a game of Chinchirorin.

After the hero succeeded in the challenge, Shilo agreed to join the army, hoping to ride the hero's wave of good luck, and established a Chinchirorin stall at the New State Army Headquarters. Aside from Chinchirorin, he was also a hanafuda player.

Throughout his tenure with the New State Army, Shilo continued to pursue his passion for gambling, though some accounts suggest occasional instances of cheating. In addition to his gambling skills, he showcased unexpected combat prowess in both major battles and smaller encounters, earning him a position as a special forces member within the army.

Following the conclusion of the Dunan Unification War, Shilo remained at the New State Army Headquarters and achieved considerable success in his gambling business, continuing his run as a skilled and prosperous gambler.