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Armorer prone to bursts of anger
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|romaji_name = Chappuman
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|tmname = Chapman
|star=Chiyu Star³
|star = Chiyu Star
|img=Chapman (S1 character art)
|caption = Art by [[Kawano Junko]]
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'''Chapman''' (チャップマン, ''Chappuman'') is a character in [[Suikoden]]. Before and during the [[Gate Rune War]], he was an armor merchant, but later quit his job to enter the entertainment industry.
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}}'''Chapman''' (チャップマン, ''Chappuman'') is a character in the original [[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]] game. Before and during the [[Gate Rune War]], he was an armour merchant, but later quit his job to enter the entertainment industry.  
==History==
{{quote | We've always got the best selection of items. | Chapman}}
 
[[File:Chapman Customer Service.png|thumb|left|220px|I gotta pay? Why I aughta...!]]
Chapman was a merchant who managed an [[armor shop]] in the town of [[Antei]]. His interactions with customers were often contentious, marked by his sharp tongue, leading to frequent arguments and a damaged reputation for his store.


==Biography==
Behind his bitterness lay a deep frustration with his perceived lack of usefulness to the growing rebel cause throughout the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]]. When the [[Toran Liberation Army]] arrived in Antei, Chapman seized the opportunity and joined them, driven by righteous anger.
===Suikoden===
{{quote | We're always well-stocked. | Chapman}}
Chapman was an armour salesman who supported the goals of the [[Toran Liberation Army]], and decided to join the army after a encounter with [[Hero (Suikoden)|its leader]] in his armour store in [[Antei]]<ref>"So please let me join the Liberation Army. I can't stand being just a bystander anymore." - Chapman ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. As a member of the army, Chapman supplied its officers and soldiers with good-quality armour, including McDohl himself<ref>"Gee, thanks. Let me be in charge of stocking Master Tir's armor." - Chapman ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>. Chapman was considered a sharp-tongued person, with a tendency to argue with his customers.


Following the fall of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]] and the end of the [[Gate Rune War]], Chapman discarded the armour business completely and opened a theatre<ref>"Retires from the armory and successfully opens a theater." - Chapman's Ending Text ([[Suikoden (game)|Suikoden]])</ref>.
Upon becoming a member of the Liberation Army, Chapman established an armor shop within [[Toran Castle]], offering the finest armor available at all times. His straightforward nature was evident as he never hesitated to demand payment for his products and services, even from his comrades in the fight for freedom.
 
Following the conclusion of the [[Gate Rune War]], Chapman decided to transition away from the armor business entirely. He ventured into the field of entertainment and opened a theatre, which proved to be a resounding success.


==Game info==
==Game info==
===Suikoden===
{{S1 character data
====Recruiting====
{{Recruit
|image=Chapman (portrait).png
|name=Chapman
|name=Chapman
|jp= チャップマン
|recruit=Talk to Chapman in his armor store in [[Antei]] and agree to let him join.
|jpt= Chappuman
|unitName=[[The Merchants]]
|details= Talk to [[Chapman]] in his armor store in [[Antei]] once your castle is at least level 2 and agree to let him join
|unitType=Other
|soldiers=80
|atk_quote=I'll show you my passion.
|warDefeat=I
|type=Male
|castleLevel=2
|facility=Armor shop
}}
}}
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<gallery>
File:Chapman (S1 character art).png|[[Suikoden]] artwork by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
===In-Game===
<gallery>
File:Chapman (S1 PS1 portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sony PlayStation portrait
File:Chapman (S1 SAT portrait).png|[[Suikoden]] Sega Saturn portrait
File:Chapman (S1 HDR portrait).png|[[Suikoden I&II HD Remaster]] portrait by [[Kawano Junko]]
</gallery>
==Other languages and releases==
{{flex}}
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese katakana|チャップマン}}
{{Other Names row|Japanese rōmaji|Chappuman}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese simplified (HDR)|查普曼}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese traditional (HDR)|查普曼}}
{{Other Names row|Chinese pinyin|Chá pǔ màn}}
{{Other Names footer}}
{{Other Names}}
{{Other Names row|English|Chapman}}
{{Other Names row|French|Chapman}}
{{Other Names row|German|Chapman}}
{{Other Names row|Italian|Chapman}}
{{Other Names row|Spanish|Chapman}}
{{Other Names footer}}
</div>


==References==
==References==
<references/>
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 171
 
# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 87
{{Top icons
# [[Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia]], page 72
|Suikoden= yes
|Suikoden II= no
|Suikoden III= no
|Suikoden IV= no
|Suikoden V= no
|Tierkreis= no
|Suikogaiden 1= no
|Suikogaiden 2= no
|Tactics= no
|Card Stories= no
}}
{{Stars of Destiny (Suikoden)}}


[[Category:Characters in Suikoden]]
{{Navbox S1 characters}}{{Short description|Armorer prone to bursts of anger}}
[[de:Chapman]]

Latest revision as of 12:48, 10 October 2025

Chapman
チャップマン Chappuman
Artwork by Kawano Junko
Physical Information
Race
Human
Gender
Male
Birth Date
SY 426
Age
32 (S1)
Biographical Information
Star
Chiyu Star³
Meta Information
Appearances

Chapman (チャップマン, Chappuman) is a character in Suikoden. Before and during the Gate Rune War, he was an armor merchant, but later quit his job to enter the entertainment industry.

History

We've always got the best selection of items.

—  Chapman
I gotta pay? Why I aughta...!

Chapman was a merchant who managed an armor shop in the town of Antei. His interactions with customers were often contentious, marked by his sharp tongue, leading to frequent arguments and a damaged reputation for his store.

Behind his bitterness lay a deep frustration with his perceived lack of usefulness to the growing rebel cause throughout the Scarlet Moon Empire. When the Toran Liberation Army arrived in Antei, Chapman seized the opportunity and joined them, driven by righteous anger.

Upon becoming a member of the Liberation Army, Chapman established an armor shop within Toran Castle, offering the finest armor available at all times. His straightforward nature was evident as he never hesitated to demand payment for his products and services, even from his comrades in the fight for freedom.

Following the conclusion of the Gate Rune War, Chapman decided to transition away from the armor business entirely. He ventured into the field of entertainment and opened a theatre, which proved to be a resounding success.

Game info

Recruitment

Recruitment Data
How to recruit
Talk to Chapman in his armor store in Antei and agree to let him join.
Castle LV Type
LV 2 Male

War Battles

Unit Details
Class Info
Unit The Merchants
Unit Type Other
Defeat Cannot die or be wounded
War Stats
Stat Value
Leader ATK ——
Sub ATK ——
Soldiers 80


Gallery

Artwork

In-Game

Other languages and releases

Japanese katakana チャップマン
Japanese rōmaji Chappuman
Chinese simplified (HDR) 查普曼
Chinese traditional (HDR) 查普曼
Chinese pinyin Chá pǔ màn
English Chapman
French Chapman
German Chapman
Italian Chapman
Spanish Chapman

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), page 171
  2. Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 87
  3. Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, page 72
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