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Humphrey Mintz

ハンフリー・ミンツ Hanfurī Mintsu

Artwork by Yashioka Shō

Physical Information

Race

Human

Gender

Male

Birth Date

SY 426

Age

32 (S1)
35 (S2)

Biographical Information

Star

Tenyu Star¹

From

Toran Republic

Meta Information

Appearances

Humphrey Mintz (ハンフリー・ミンツ, Hanfurī Mintsu) is a supporting character in Suikoden and Suikoden II who also appears in Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2. Humphrey is a skilled but taciturn swordsman.

History

Imperial Service

Humphrey Mintz was a renowned centurion of the Scarlet Moon Empire, celebrated for his mastery of the greatsword, a weapon measuring over one meter in length. His skill and unwavering dedication earned him the nickname "Broadsword Humphrey," a title that reflected both his martial prowess and his imposing presence on the battlefield.

As a centurion, Humphrey held the highest rank attainable by ordinary soldiers within the Empire. Despite his achievements, he repeatedly declined offers of promotion to the officer class, extended to him by Kasim Hazil. Humphrey preferred to remain among the ranks of common soldiers, a decision that underscored his humility and loyalty to his comrades. In his earlier years, he served under the corrupt general Gillan, though his integrity remained unblemished.

Humphrey's reputation for honor and strength was further solidified during a mission to investigate a series of dragon attacks. It was during this mission that he met Joshua Levenheit, Commander of the Dragon Knights, and the two formed a lasting friendship.

Humphrey earned Joshua's respect by refusing to follow orders to deliver a slain dragon's corpse to Gillan, who sought to exploit the remains for personal gain. This act of defiance demonstrated Humphrey's commitment to justice over blind obedience.

During the War of Succession, Humphrey fought under Emperor Barbarosa Rugner, where he developed a rivalry with Kreutz, a general serving under Geil Rugner. At the time, Humphrey was a staunch believer in Barbarosa's cause. However, his faith in the Empire was shattered two years later when he was ordered to participate in the Kalekka Incident, a brutal massacre of civilians.

Overcome with rage, Humphrey attacked his commander and became a fugitive, marking the first time he had ever acted out of anger.

Liberation Army

...Yo.

— Humphrey Mintz

Following the incident, Humphrey disappeared from public view, only to resurface later as one of the earliest members of the Toran Liberation Army, led by Flik and Odessa Silverberg. The atrocities at Kalekka left him even more reserved and introspective, though his commitment to the cause of liberation never wavered.

When the Liberation Army's hideout at Lenankamp was attacked by Imperial forces, Humphrey escaped with Flik and Sanchez to Kunan, eventually regrouping with the main Liberation Army at Toran Castle under the command of the young McDohl. Humphrey played a crucial role in the war effort, traveling to the Dragon Knight's Domain to forge an alliance with Joshua and the Knights of the Dragon's Den. His efforts were instrumental in awakening the dragons, a turning point in the war.

During this time, Humphrey took Futch, a young Dragon Knight who had lost his steed, under his wing. He also extended an olive branch to his former rival, Kreutz, inviting him to join the Liberation Army. Humphrey's leadership and ability were further demonstrated after the Battle at the Northern Checkpoint when he led the assault on the Fortress of Rakan, a decoy to draw enemy forces away from Moravia.

After the Gate Rune War, Humphrey embarked on a journey with Futch to find a new dragon, fulfilling a request from Joshua.

Travels with Futch

For you, Commander, I will gladly wield this sword again.

— Humphrey Mintz

Humphrey and Futch's travels took them on the road to Harmonia, where they were delayed by the outbreak of the Dunan Unification War. While staying in Highway Village, Humphrey encountered the leader of the New State Army and later joined a rescue mission to Mt. Rakutei to save Kent, a friend of Futch. There, they discovered a dragon's egg, which hatched into a baby dragon.

Humphrey's wisdom and mentorship were pivotal in helping Futch overcome his fear of bonding with a new dragon. By feigning coldness and preparing to strike down the dragon to prevent it from becoming a feral threat, Humphrey prompted Futch to intervene and take responsibility for the creature. This act solidified their bond and fulfilled the purpose of their journey.

Humphrey and Futch subsequently joined the New State Army to repay the hero's assistance, contributing their formidable skills to the war effort. After the conflict, they continued their journey to Crystal Valley to research the mysterious baby dragon, Bright. Along the way, they defended Marid Village in Harmonia from a ferocious black dragon, with Humphrey fighting fearlessly alongside Futch and Nash Latkje.

Though Humphrey's final whereabouts remain unknown, it is said that he planned to escort Futch back to the Toran Republic to reinstate him as a Dragon Knight before retiring to a quiet life in Toran. In his later years, Humphrey passed his legendary greatsword to Futch, who wielded it during the War of the Champions.

Personality and Traits

A taciturn man, Humphrey's silence caused some confusion in others, and some considered him a loner or even unfriendly. But for the most part, Humphrey's silence was not perceived as cold, but rather as shyness.

As such, he was not a strong socializer. Though it was also suggested that Humphrey was more open before the Kalekka Incident, he was never a paticularly gregarious man.

Despite his silent nature, Humphrey would occasionally open up to others. Before the Battle at Floating Fortress Shasarazade, Humphrey told Mathiu Silverberg how he had attacked his commanding officer during the Kalekka Incident; it had been the first time, and, he hoped, the last time, he had slain someone out of sheer hatred. Humphrey also enjoyed a long (albeit one sided) talk with the hero and paid for the young man's room in gratitude.

Humphrey was also a practical man. Despite his shock at hearing of the death of Odessa Silverberg, he immediately recognized that McDohl would be able to succeed Odessa as a leader. When Humphrey and Futch discovered Bright, Humphrey was prepared to destroy Bright should Futch fail to accept him, despite the rarity of the creature.

Befitting his logical nature, Humphrey was also unafraid to ask former adversaries for aid; during the Gate Rune War, Humphrey asked Kreutz to join the Toran Liberation Army, immediately noticing that Kreutz would be of great help to the force. Despite his practicality, Humphrey could also be empathetic, and comforted Futch over Black's death.

Gameplay

Suikoden

Recruitment

Recruited automatically in Kaku after defeating Kwanda Rosman.

Initial Level

23

In-game Gender

Male

Weapon Range

Short

Battle bonds

Good Will
Protects	This character does not protect anyone
Protected By	This character is not protected by anyone

Unite Attack
1	Opposites Attrack w/ Krin

Equipment

Starting Equipment
Head	Helmets
Body	Heavy armor
Shield	Can't equip
Other	Male
Rune	No rune attached

Equipment Type
Head	--
Body	Chest Plate
Shield	no
Other	Cape

Stats

State Grades
HP	STR	DEX
A	C	F
CON	SPD	MGC
B	G	H
LCK
F

Stat Growth Rate
LV	HP	STR	DEX	CON	SPD	MGC	LCK
1	30	13	12	14	11	12	12
20	280	75	51	106	43	60	51
60	800	163	108	180	88	80	108
90	990	190	130	210	110	185	130

War

War Stats
Name	Type	Soldiers	Lead ATK	Sub ATK
Humphrey's Team	Charge	450	17	3

Weapon

Weapon
LV	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
ATK	7	9	11	14	22	27	34	41	49	59	70	93	105	119	138	160

Name	Masamune				Murasame							Murasama
W Type						W Level					Element
Two-handed sword						N/A					--

Unite Attack

Unite Attack
Name	Partner(s)	Target	Damage
Opposites Attrack	Humphrey Krin	1 enemy	2.0x

Suikoden II

Recruitment

Once the castle is Level 2 or more, journey to the Highway Village and initiate events there by talking to Humphrey and spending the night at the inn. Complete the subsequent events on Mt. Rakutei and Humphrey will join.

Level

34 note

Type

Male

Size

M

Range

Short

Weapon Level

9 note

Anger

Phlegmatic

Panic

0

Fly

No

Battle bonds

Good Will
Protects	Futch
Protected By	This character is not protected by anyone

Unite Attack
1	' w/ This character has no Unite attack

Equipment

Starting Equipment
Head	Half Helmet
Body	Knight Armor note
Shield	Can't equip
Other	Mega Medicine 3 Gauntlet Boots
Rune	No rune attached

Equipment Type
Head	Helmet
Body	Heavy armor
Shield	--
Other	--

Runes

Elemental Affinities
Fire	Water	Earth
D	E	D
Lightning	Wind	Holy
E	D	D
Darkness	Gate
E	E

Rune Slots
Head	Never available
Right Hand	Level 1
Left Hand	Never available
Weapon	Never available

Stats

Stat Growth

LV

Grade

1

20

60

90

HP

B

28

250

390

530

STR

B

14

86

134

182

MAG

H

11

36

54

71

CON

A

14

97

150

202

MDEF

F

12

51

80

108

DEX

E

12

60

94

128

SPD

G

11

43

66

88

LCK

G

11

43

66

88

War

War Stats
ATK	DEF	ATK+	DEF+	Skill 1	Skill 2
--	--	+0	+2	Heavy Armor	--

Weapon

Weapon
LV	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
ATK	7	9	12	15	19	31	39	46	55	64	73	97	111	129	147	160
Name	Masamune				Murasame						Murasama
W Type						W Level					Range
Other						N/A					Short

Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG

Card #	Name	Type	Release
127	Humphrey	Free	Starter Box
376	Humphrey	Free	Premium Pack
CS2-220	Humphrey	Free	CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2
CS2-539/R127	Humphrey	Free	Remake Booster

Gallery

Artwork

Suikoden artwork by Kawano Junko
Suikoden II artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
Genso Suikogaiden Vol.2 artwork by Yashioka Shō
Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG artwork by Miki Sato

In-Game

Suikoden Sony PlayStation portrait
Suikoden Sega Saturn portrait
Suikoden II Sony PlayStation portrait
Suikoden II Windows 95 portrait
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster artwork by Kawano Junko
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster artwork by Ishikawa Fumi

Trivia

Humphrey's weapon, despite being a broadsword, upgrades as Muramasa, Murasame, and Masamune, three historically significant types of katana.

Other languages and releases

Japanese (katakana)	ハンフリー・ミンツ
Japanese (romaji)	Hanfurī Mintsu
Chinese simplified (HDR)	汉佛瑞・明兹
Chinese traditional (HDR)	漢佛瑞・明茲
Chinese pinyin	Hànfúruì míngzī

English	Humphrey Mintz
French	Humphrey Mintz
German	Humphrey Mintz
Italian	Humphrey Mintz
Spanish	Humphrey Mintz

References

Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 171
Genso Suikoden Short Story Collection 2 (ISBN 4-8402-1842-0), pages 67-99
Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 165, 222-3
Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.7 (ISBN 4-7753-0044-X), page 89
Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 96
Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 30, 87, 103, 175, 198-9, 216, 263, 359

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 ==History==
 ===Imperial Service===
-Humphrey Mintz was one of the most renowned [[centurion]]s of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]]. He was known as "Broadsword Humphrey" for his wide range with his large sword, which measured over one meter long.
+Humphrey Mintz was a renowned [[centurion]] of the [[Scarlet Moon Empire]], celebrated for his mastery of the greatsword, a weapon measuring over one meter in length. His skill and unwavering dedication earned him the nickname "Broadsword Humphrey," a title that reflected both his martial prowess and his imposing presence on the battlefield.
-His rank of centurion was the highest position achievable by ordinary soldiers of the Empire. He was offered promotion to the officer class by [[Kasim Hazil]] on multiple occasions but turned it down each time. In the past, he served directly under the corrupt [[Gillan]].
+As a centurion, Humphrey held the highest rank attainable by ordinary soldiers within the Empire. Despite his achievements, he repeatedly declined offers of promotion to the officer class, extended to him by [[Kasim Hazil]]. Humphrey preferred to remain among the ranks of common soldiers, a decision that underscored his humility and loyalty to his comrades. In his earlier years, he served under the corrupt general [[Gillan]], though his integrity remained unblemished.
-Humphrey met and became friends with [[Joshua Levenheit]] when ordered to investigate a spate of [[dragon]] attacks. He would earn Joshua's respect and comradeship during their mission together, especially when Humphrey refrained from carrying orders to return the dragon corpse to Gillan, who was planning to use the remains to enhance his status and wealth.
+[[File:Young Milia chats with Humphrey.png|220px|thumb|right|Let me take notes, I have a feeling I'll be looking after a kid like you some day]]
+Humphrey's reputation for honor and strength was further solidified during a mission to investigate a series of [[dragon]] attacks. It was during this mission that he met [[Joshua Levenheit]], Commander of the [[Knights of the Dragon's Den|Dragon Knights]], and the two formed a lasting friendship.
-During the [[War of Succession]], he fought for Emperor [[Barbarosa Rugner]] where he formed something of a rivalry with [[Geil Rugner]]'s general [[Kreutz]]. During this time, he firmly believed in Barbarosa.
+Humphrey earned Joshua's respect by refusing to follow orders to deliver a [[Sterling|slain dragon]]'s corpse to Gillan, who sought to exploit the remains for personal gain. This act of defiance demonstrated Humphrey's commitment to justice over blind obedience.
+During the [[War of Succession]], Humphrey fought under Emperor [[Barbarosa Rugner]], where he developed a rivalry with [[Kreutz]], a general serving under [[Geil Rugner]]. At the time, Humphrey was a staunch believer in Barbarosa's cause. However, his faith in the Empire was shattered two years later when he was ordered to participate in the [[Kalekka Incident]], a brutal massacre of civilians.
+Overcome with rage, Humphrey attacked his commander and became a fugitive, marking the first time he had ever acted out of anger.
 ===Liberation Army===
@@ Line 32: / Line 37: @@
 [[File:Humphrey brings up his ties to Joshua.png|thumb|left|220px|Humphrey is a shameless name-dropper.]]
-When he was ordered to participate in the [[Kalekka Incident]], Humphrey was furious and attacked his commander, becoming a fugitive. He would later cite the incident as the first time he had attacked someone out of anger.
+Following the incident, Humphrey disappeared from public view, only to resurface later as one of the earliest members of the [[Toran Liberation Army]], led by [[Flik]] and [[Odessa Silverberg]]. The atrocities at Kalekka left him even more reserved and introspective, though his commitment to the cause of liberation never wavered.
-Afterwards, Humphrey disappeared without a trace before meeting [[Flik]] and [[Odessa Silverberg]], becoming one of the earliest members of the [[Toran Liberation Army]]. He was always a quiet individual but became even more withdrawn following the events at [[Kalekka]].
+When the Liberation Army's hideout at [[Lenankamp]] was attacked by Imperial forces, Humphrey escaped with Flik and [[Sanchez]] to [[Kunan]], eventually regrouping with the main Liberation Army at [[Toran Castle]] under the command of the young [[Hero (Suikoden)|McDohl]]. Humphrey played a crucial role in the war effort, traveling to the [[Dragon Knight's Domain]] to forge an alliance with Joshua and the Knights of the Dragon's Den. His efforts were instrumental in awakening the dragons, a turning point in the war.
-When the hide-out at [[Lenankamp]] was attacked by Scarlet Moon Empire soldiers, Humphrey escaped to [[Kunan]] with Flik and [[Sanchez]] before making his way to [[Toran Castle]] with members of the displaced Liberation Army. There, they would merge their forces with the new Liberation Army under the command of [[Hero (Suikoden)|McDohl]].
+During this time, Humphrey took [[Futch]], a young Dragon Knight who had lost [[Black|his steed]], under his wing. He also extended an olive branch to his former rival, Kreutz, inviting him to join the Liberation Army. Humphrey's leadership and ability were further demonstrated after the [[Battle at the Northern Checkpoint]] when he led the assault on the [[Fortress of Rakan]], a decoy to draw enemy forces away from [[Moravia]].
-Humphrey served the Toran Liberation Army throughout the war, traveling to the [[Dragon Knight's Domain]] in order to help form an alliance with the [[Knights of the Dragon's Den]], as he was an old comrade of Joshua. After successfully waking the [[dragon|dragons]], Humphrey agreed to look after [[Futch]], the young Dragon Knight having lost his steed. Humphrey also invited his former adversary, [[Kreutz]], to join the Liberation Army.
+After the [[Gate Rune War]], Humphrey embarked on a journey with Futch to find a new dragon, fulfilling a request from Joshua.
-Following the [[Battle at the Northern Checkpoint]], Humphrey attacked the [[Fortress of Rakan]] as a decoy before returning to [[Moravia]], where his reinforcements took care of the remaining troops stationed outside. Following the end of the Gate Rune War, Humphrey left the [[Toran Republic]] with Futch on a journey to find him a new dragon, at the request of his old friend Joshua.
 ===Travels with Futch===
 {{quote| For you, Commander, I will gladly wield this sword again. | Humphrey Mintz}}
-[[File:Humphrey prepares to smash the dragon egg.png|thumb|right|220px|A dragon pup is for life, not just for Winter Festival.]]Humphrey and Futch headed towards [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia|Harmonia]] in order to research wild dragons but were slowed down by the [[Dunan Unification War]]. Staying in [[Highway Village]], Humphrey encountered [[Hero (Suikoden II)|the leader]] of the [[New State Army]].
+[[File:Humphrey prepares to smash the dragon egg.png|thumb|right|220px|A dragon pup is for life, not just for Winter Festival.]]
+Humphrey and Futch's travels took them on the road to [[Holy Kingdom of Harmonia|Harmonia]], where they were delayed by the outbreak of the [[Dunan Unification War]]. While staying in [[Highway Village]], Humphrey encountered the [[Hero (Suikoden II)|leader]] of the [[New State Army]] and later joined a rescue mission to [[Mt. Rakutei]] to save [[Kent]], a friend of Futch. There, they discovered a dragon's egg, which hatched into a baby dragon.
-When [[Kent]], a friend of Futch, disappeared at [[Mt. Rakutei]], Humphrey mounted a rescue party. Journeying with Futch and the hero to the mountains, the party saved Kent and found a dragon's egg which hatched into a baby dragon. Humphrey would be able to break through Futch's hesitation and fear of bonding with a new dragon by acting coldly.
-Moving to strike down the dragon so it would not grow into a feral, wild adult, Humphrey would encourage Futch's intercession. Their journey's purpose unexpectedly fulfilled, Humphrey and Futch agreed to join the New State Army in order to repay the hero's help.
-[[File:Humphrey duels a wild dragon.jpg|thumb|left|220px|I think he just really wants to kill a dragon, honestly.]]After bringing his formidable sword-arm to bear during the Dunan Unification War, Humphrey continued on a journey towards [[Crystal Valley]] with Futch in order to research more information about [[Bright]], the mysterious baby dragon they had found.
+Humphrey's wisdom and mentorship were pivotal in helping Futch overcome his fear of bonding with a new dragon. By feigning coldness and preparing to strike down the dragon to prevent it from becoming a feral threat, Humphrey prompted Futch to intervene and take responsibility for the creature. This act solidified their bond and fulfilled the purpose of their journey.
-During the journey, they would stop at [[Marid Village]] in Harmonia, encountering a ferocious black dragon. Humphrey would face the dragon alongside Futch and [[Nash Latkje]]. Fighting without fear, he would play a vital role in protecting the village and afterwards would continue his journey with Futch.
+[[File:Humphrey duels a wild dragon.jpg|thumb|left|220px|I think he just really wants to kill a dragon, honestly.]]
+Humphrey and Futch subsequently joined the New State Army to repay the hero's assistance, contributing their formidable skills to the war effort. After the conflict, they continued their journey to [[Crystal Valley]] to research the mysterious baby dragon, [[Bright]]. Along the way, they defended [[Marid Village]] in Harmonia from a ferocious [[black dragon]], with Humphrey fighting fearlessly alongside Futch and [[Nash Latkje]].
-His whereabouts thereafter are unknown, though he had planned to escort Futch back to the [[Toran Republic]] to have him reinstated as a Dragon Knight before relaxing in Toran for a time. It is known that Humphrey eventually passed his sword on to [[Futch]] as the Dragon Knight was seen wielding it during the [[War of the Champions]].
+Though Humphrey's final whereabouts remain unknown, it is said that he planned to escort Futch back to the [[Toran Republic]] to reinstate him as a Dragon Knight before retiring to a quiet life in Toran. In his later years, Humphrey passed his legendary greatsword to Futch, who wielded it during the [[War of the Champions]].
 ==Personality and Traits==

Stat Growth Rate
LV	HP	STR	DEX	CON	SPD	MGC	LCK
1	30	13	12	14	11	12	12
20	280	75	51	106	43	60	51
60	800	163	108	180	88	80	108
90	990	190	130	210	110	185	130

Stat Growth Rate
LV	HP	STR	DEX	CON	SPD	MGC	LCK
1	30	13	12	14	11	12	12
20	280	75	51	106	43	60	51
60	800	163	108	180	88	80	108
90	990	190	130	210	110	185	130

Stat Growth Rate
LV	HP	STR	DEX	CON	SPD	MGC	LCK
1	30	13	12	14	11	12	12
20	280	75	51	106	43	60	51
60	800	163	108	180	88	80	108
90	990	190	130	210	110	185	130