Connell

Connell (コーネル, Kōneru) is a supporting character in Suikoden II who also makes a cameo appearance in Genso Suikogaiden Volume 1. Connell is a phonologist aiming to follow in his father's footsteps.

Suikoden II
"Good afternoon. Ah, is that a 'Sound Set?' We phonologists use them to create sounds, you know."

- Connell

Connell aimed to follow in his father's footsteps by becoming a phonologist, concerned with the study of sound. He studied the field at Crystal Valley before returning to the Forest Village. He did not view himself as accomplished as his father but aimed to improve his talents.

Connell agreed to joined the New State Army upon request, stating that he would like the chance to hear the sound of people's hearts. Even after joining the New State Army, he sometimes worried about his little sister, who he left in the Forest Village, despite asking the other villagers to watch over her.

Following the Dunan Unification War, Connell briefly returned to the Forest Village before setting out to Crystal Valley to continue his studies.