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{{Character
{{Character
|name = Richmond
|name = Richmond
|japanese_name= リッチモンド
|jpname= リッチモンド
|romaji_name = Ricchimondo
|roname = Ricchimondo
|image =<choose>
|img = Richmond
<option>[[File:Richmond (Suikoden II).png]]</option>
|star = Chiyu Star⁴
<option>[[File:Richmond (Genso Suikogaiden Volume 2).png]]</option>
<option>[[File:Richmond (Genso Suikoden Card Stories).png]]</option>
</choose>
|star = Chiyu Star
|caption = Ishikawa Fumi
|caption = Ishikawa Fumi
|gender = Male
|gender = Male
|race = Human
|race = Human
|height =
|dob = 426
|birth_date = 426
|age = 35 {{S2}}
|age = 35
|from = [[South Window City]], [[Dunan Republic]]
|from = [[South Window City]], [[Dunan Republic]]
|family =
|S2 = yes
|va =  
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}}'''Richmond''' (リッチモンド, ''Ricchimondo'') is a character in [[Suikoden II]]. Richmond is a detective who aided the [[New State Army]] with his investigative skills.
'''Richmond''' (リッチモンド, ''Ricchimondo'') is a character in [[Suikoden II]]. Richmond is a detective who aided the [[New Alliance Army]] with his investigative skills.


==Biography==
==History==
===Suikoden II===
{{Quote| That Richmond is something all right. I guess he really does 'know everything' after all. | Man}}
{{Quote| That Richmond is something all right. I guess he really does 'know everything' after all. | Man}}


Richmond is the self-professed best private eye in [[Radat]]<ref>"Richmond, the greatest private eye in Radat Town can find out anything." - Richmond ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. During the [[Dunan Unification War]], Richmond helped [[Apple]], [[Riou]], and [[Nanami]] recruit [[Shu]] for the [[New State Army]] in exchange for 1,500 potch<ref>"So you came here to get Shu the trader to join you, right? Yes, I know about the scene in the tavern too. Do you wanna hire to me to help? Then I'll need 1500 potch up front. Then I'll get you some good information on Shu." - Richmond ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
Richmond is a self-styled "hard-boiled detective", though others rarely called him as such, and the self-professed best private eye in [[Radat Town]]. Though he appeared and acted odd, his ability and commitment to the job was genuine. His coat was made from thick buffalo leather from the [[Grasslands]].


Later on in the war, Richmond once again encountered [[Riou]] in Radat. Riou asked Richmond to join the New State Army and Richmond agreed, provided Riou win a heads/tails coin flip. Riou lost each coin flip, due to a trick coin.
He was originally from [[South Window City]] but preferred the atmosphere in Radat. While visiting the town during the [[Gate Rune War]], he had solved the mystery of who had attempted to take [[Milan Fiori]]'s life during the noble's visit and made the decision to move there full-time.


Riou eventually figured out the trick and approached Richmond once more. Richmond then agreed to join the New State Army, as Riou had past his test and shown the ability to see through such cheap tricks<ref>"Ha ha! You figured it out, eh? Sorry for tricking you. But Riou, a leader has to learn to see through cheap tricks like that. Got it? Okay, a promise is a promise. I'll join your group." - Richmond ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.  
Solving that locked-room mystery also helped to boost his reputation as a detective. It is during this case that he met a cat, [[Bianca]], who he took in because no one else would due to her perceived ugliness.


At the New State Army's headquarters, Richmond provided investigations on future recruits, as well as information gathered from inhabitants of the [[New State Army Headquarters]].  
During the [[Dunan Unification War]], Richmond helped the [[New Alliance Army]] recruit [[Shu]] by gathering info on his habits. But knowing that wasn't enough to complete the job to his client's satisfaction, he would help behind the scenes, planting the coin that [[Apple]] would find to recruit the strategist.


Following the war, Richmond returned to his private eye career in Radat<ref>"Still a private investigator in Radat." - Richmond's Ending Text ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
Later on in the war, Richmond agreed to join the New Alliance Army provided [[Hero (Suikoden II)|its leader]] won a heads/tails coin flip. After losing several times, due to a trick coin, the leader eventually figured out the trick. Richmond then agreed to join the New Alliance Army, as the hero had shown his ability to see through such cheap tricks.


==Trivia==
At the [[New Alliance Army Headquarters]], Richmond provided investigations on future recruits, as well as information gathered from its inhabitants. For more bestial comrades, he would have the assistance of his cat, Bianca, and [[Badeaux]]'s help in interpreting her words.
* Richmond is a cat-owner, and his cat can be seen with him in some of his illustrations.
 
* One of Richmond's suggestion box letters uses the phrase "Loose lips sink ships<ref>"Remember that all my investigations are handled absolutely discreetly. Loose lips sink ships. " - Richmond ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>"; this is a reference to a famous phrase from World War II, which meant Americans should avoid talking about ship movements, lest German submarines use the information against them.
Following the war, Richmond continued his private eye career in Radat.


==References==
==Gameplay==
<references/>
{{S2 character data
|class=Support
|recruit= After acquiring the [[New Alliance Army Headquarters]], speak to Richmond in southern [[Radat Town]] and play his coin-toss game. After losing, enter Radat's restaurant, speak to the nearest customer and obtain a coin. Return to Richmond and insist he use the coin.
|name= Richmond
|castleLevel=1
|type=Male
|facility=Detective agency
}}


{{Top icons
==Music==
|Suikoden= no
{{MP3
|Suikoden II= yes
|title=Dandy Richmond
|Suikoden III= no
|file=Dandy Richmond
|Suikoden IV= no
|Suikoden V= no
|Tierkreis= no
|Suikogaiden 1= no
|Suikogaiden 2= no
|Tactics= no
|Card Stories= yes
}}
}}
Richmond's main theme is the song "[[Dandy Richmond]]". It plays during the player's initial interactions with Richmond in [[Radat Town]]. It is song 14 on disc 2 of box 1 of the [[Genso Suikoden II Original Game Soundtrack]].
After recruiting Richmond, the song will play whenever the player speaks to him at [[New Alliance Army Headquarters]] for investigative purposes. The song has a vocal rendition, with lyrics, on the album [[Genso Suikoden Vocal Collection ~Distant Star: Echoes Of Love~]].
==Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG==
{{CS head}}
{{CS list|144|[[Richmond (CS card 144)|Richmond]]|{{Free}}|[[Booster Pack Vol.1]]}}
{{CS list|389|[[Richmond (CS card 389)|Richmond]]|{{Free}}|[[Premium Pack]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-250|[[Richmond (CS card CS2-250)|Richmond]]|{{Craftman}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-360|[[Richmond (CS card CS2-360)|Richmond]]|{{Craftman}}|[[CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3]]}}
{{CS list|CS2-556/R144|[[Richmond (CS card CS2-556)|Richmond]]|{{Free}}|[[Remake Booster]]}}
{{CS foot}}
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Richmond.png|[[Suikoden II]] artwork by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
</gallery>
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Richmond (S2 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Richmond (S2 WIN portrait).png|[[Suikoden II]] Windows 95 portrait
File:Richmond (S2 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] [[Suikoden II]] portrait
</gallery>
==Trivia==
* One of Richmond's [[Suggestion Box]] letters uses the phrase "Loose lips sink ships"; this is a reference to a famous phrase from World War II, which meant Americans should avoid talking about ship movements, lest German submarines use the information against them.
* [[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] removes Richmond's cigarette from his lips in his portrait (though this was barely noticable in the original PlayStation release due to its resolution). It also removes his ashtray and cigarette stubs from the table on his investigation screen.


{{Stars of Destiny (Suikoden II)}}
==References==
# [[Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 207
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 207, 302
# [[Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 4]] (ISBN 4-8402-2106-5), pages 195-264
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 231


[[Category: Characters in Suikoden II]]
{{Navbox S2 characters}} {{Short description|Hard-boiled detective with a soft-boiled heart}} [[de:Richmond]]

Latest revision as of 10:28, 29 March 2025

Richmond
リッチモンド Ricchimondo
Artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
SY 426
Age
35 (S2)
Biographical Information
Star
Chiyu Star⁴
From
South Window City, Dunan Republic
Meta Information
Appearances

Richmond (リッチモンド, Ricchimondo) is a character in Suikoden II. Richmond is a detective who aided the New Alliance Army with his investigative skills.

History

That Richmond is something all right. I guess he really does 'know everything' after all.

—  Man

Richmond is a self-styled "hard-boiled detective", though others rarely called him as such, and the self-professed best private eye in Radat Town. Though he appeared and acted odd, his ability and commitment to the job was genuine. His coat was made from thick buffalo leather from the Grasslands.

He was originally from South Window City but preferred the atmosphere in Radat. While visiting the town during the Gate Rune War, he had solved the mystery of who had attempted to take Milan Fiori's life during the noble's visit and made the decision to move there full-time.

Solving that locked-room mystery also helped to boost his reputation as a detective. It is during this case that he met a cat, Bianca, who he took in because no one else would due to her perceived ugliness.

During the Dunan Unification War, Richmond helped the New Alliance Army recruit Shu by gathering info on his habits. But knowing that wasn't enough to complete the job to his client's satisfaction, he would help behind the scenes, planting the coin that Apple would find to recruit the strategist.

Later on in the war, Richmond agreed to join the New Alliance Army provided its leader won a heads/tails coin flip. After losing several times, due to a trick coin, the leader eventually figured out the trick. Richmond then agreed to join the New Alliance Army, as the hero had shown his ability to see through such cheap tricks.

At the New Alliance Army Headquarters, Richmond provided investigations on future recruits, as well as information gathered from its inhabitants. For more bestial comrades, he would have the assistance of his cat, Bianca, and Badeaux's help in interpreting her words.

Following the war, Richmond continued his private eye career in Radat.

Gameplay

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
After acquiring the New Alliance Army Headquarters, speak to Richmond in southern Radat Town and play his coin-toss game. After losing, enter Radat's restaurant, speak to the nearest customer and obtain a coin. Return to Richmond and insist he use the coin.
Castle LV Type
LV 1 Male



Music

Dandy Richmond

Richmond's main theme is the song "Dandy Richmond". It plays during the player's initial interactions with Richmond in Radat Town. It is song 14 on disc 2 of box 1 of the Genso Suikoden II Original Game Soundtrack.

After recruiting Richmond, the song will play whenever the player speaks to him at New Alliance Army Headquarters for investigative purposes. The song has a vocal rendition, with lyrics, on the album Genso Suikoden Vocal Collection ~Distant Star: Echoes Of Love~.

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card # Name Type Release
144 Richmond Free Booster Pack Vol.1
389 Richmond Free Premium Pack
CS2-250 Richmond Craftman CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-360 Richmond Craftman CS2 Booster Pack Vol.3
CS2-556/R144 Richmond Free Remake Booster


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Trivia

  • One of Richmond's Suggestion Box letters uses the phrase "Loose lips sink ships"; this is a reference to a famous phrase from World War II, which meant Americans should avoid talking about ship movements, lest German submarines use the information against them.
  • Suikoden I&II HD Remaster removes Richmond's cigarette from his lips in his portrait (though this was barely noticable in the original PlayStation release due to its resolution). It also removes his ashtray and cigarette stubs from the table on his investigation screen.

References

  1. Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 207
  2. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 207, 302
  3. Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 4 (ISBN 4-8402-2106-5), pages 195-264
  4. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 231
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