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==Profile==

===Appearance===

Ted has brown hair and eyes. In [[Suikoden]], Ted wears a blue tabard over a mustard tunic and brown pants. He also wears black boots. In [[Suikoden IV]] he wears a heavier blue coat over similar pants and boots. He is always seen wearing brown gloves. The Rune of Life and Death is emblazoned on his right hand.

Ted has brown hair and eyes. In [[Suikoden]], Ted wears a blue tabard over a mustard tunic and brown pants. He also wears black boots. In [[Suikoden IV]] he wears a heavier blue coat over similar pants and boots. He is always seen wearing brown gloves. The Rune of Life and Death is emblazoned on his right hand and his gloves are worn to cover this.

His clothes were designed by [[Kawano Junko]] to be blue in order to contrast with [[Hero (Suikoden)|the hero]]'s red-themed outfit. He carries a bow as his weapon as he finds it easy to use as well as advantageous to be able to attack for a distance or from cover as a fugitive.

===Personality===

Ted was certainly considered a strong-willed youth, able to shoulder the burden of carrying the [[Rune of Life and Death]] for so many years. Still, this burden also gave him a crushing sense of loneliness and duty which, at least for a time, rendered him sullen and standoffish with others. In his heart, however, he was a loyal and kind-hearted fellow.

In later years, he was able to form a bond with others at the McDohl household, able to immerse himself in a relatively normal life. He was heavily devoted to his friends, especially [[Hero (Suikoden)|the hero]]. He used the Soul Eater at [[Mt. Seifu]] to protect him and the others, despite being all too aware of the dangers involved.

In later years, he was able to form a bond with others at the McDohl household, able to immerse himself in a relatively normal life. He was heavily devoted to his friends, especially [[Hero (Suikoden)|the hero]]. He used the Soul Eater at [[Mt. Seifu]] to protect him and the others, despite being all too aware of the dangers involved. At [[Seek Valley]] he would give up his very soul to protect his friend, showing the depths of his devotion.

This devotion was entangled with his duty of carrying the Soul Eater and keeping it out of the clutches of [[Windy]]. Ted was willing to pass the rune to the hero, even knowing the pain it would cause. He even claimed he didn't care if the hero hated him for it. In that sense, it could be argued that the rune itself always remained paramount to Ted.

He had a habit since childhood of asking for "big favors". Despite his advanced age, he still sometimes reacted like a youth. When he was called a kid by [[Futch]], the remark provoked him into almost spilling his secret.

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===One True Friend===

[[File:Ted asks for one more favor.png|220px|thumb|right|No, I'm not giving you another 20 bucks.]]He would ~~eventually~~ be ~~adopted~~ by [[Teo McDohl]]~~, mistaken~~ as a war orphan. Ted grew particularly close to [[Hero (Suikoden)|Teo's son]], considering him his only true friend in the past 300 years. When he, ~~Ted~~ and [[Kanaan]] travelled to [[Mt. Seifu]], they encountered a [[Queen Ant]], a monster they were unable to ~~destroy~~. In order to save the group, Ted used the Rune of Life and Death. This would be one of the few times he was grateful to hold the cursed rune, being able to save his friends.

[[File:Ted asks for one more favor.png|220px|thumb|right|No, I'm not giving you another 20 bucks.]]In SY 453, Ted would be found by [[Teo McDohl]]. Ted would describe himself as a war orphan who lost his family in the [[War of Succession]]. Teo initially invited Ted to stay at his house, but Ted refused, saying he did not want anyone to see the scar on his right hand. Instead, he would live in a small rented home nearby.

Over the next two years, Ted grew particularly close to [[Hero (Suikoden)|Teo's son]], considering him his only true friend in the past 300 years. At several points, he tried to confess his past to the hero, but was unable to do so. Ted initially had planned to leave the McDohl family after a few months, perhaps a year, as he had done with other acquaintances in the past. However, his bond with the hero led him to remain in Gregminster much longer than that. Still, he always knew he would have to leave eventually, due to his cursed rune.

When he, McDohl, and [[Kanaan]] travelled to [[Mt. Seifu]] to subdue the bandits there, they encountered a [[Queen Ant]], a monster they were unable to defeat. In order to save the group, Ted used the Rune of Life and Death. This would be one of the few times he was grateful to hold the cursed rune, being able to save his friends.

Upon their return to [[Gregminster]], Windy was alerted to the rune's presence. Windy demanded that Ted give her the Soul Eater; Ted managed to get away, but was heavily injured and collapsed on the doorway of the McDohl's residence. Soon after, the [[Imperial Guard]] arrived to collect him. Ted passed on the rune to his friend, despite knowing the curse it would bring to him. Knowing there was no one else he could trust, Ted passed on the rune and urged the hero to leave while the Imperial Guard still thought that Ted had the rune.

Much later, as the [[Gate Rune War]] continued, the hero and [[Cleo]] would encounter Ted again, this time in the past, thanks to the power of the [[Star Dragon Sword]]. Witnessing the tragedy at the Village of the Hidden Rune, they saw Ted inherit the rune. The young child begged the group to take him with them but tragically they were unable to, leaving the boy to his fate, knowing how it would all end.

Much later, as the [[Gate Rune War]] continued, the hero and [[Cleo]] would encounter Ted again, this time in the past, thanks to the power of the [[Star Dragon Sword]]. Witnessing the tragedy at the Village of the Hidden Rune, they saw Ted inherit the rune. The young child begged the group to take him with them but tragically they were unable to, leaving the boy to his fate, knowing how it would all end. His memories of meeting the group would gradually be lost over the next 300 years.

[[File:Ted passes on.png|220px|thumb|left|Uh, you're kind of blocking the Moonlight Weed.]]Yet, in the present, Ted still lived. After being captured by the Imperial Guard, he was given a [[Conqueror Rune]] by Windy, which took control of his body. Forced by Windy to confront his friend and regain the Soul Eater at [[Seek Valley]], Ted was able to use the proximity of the Rune of Life and Death in order to regain some control of his actions.

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==References==

# [[Konami Parody Comic Series Genso Suikoden]] (ISBN 4-8399-0097-3), pages 147-62

# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.2]] (ISBN 4-88317-825-0), pages 22-9, 80, 140

# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 182-3

# [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 144

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 ==Profile==
 ===Appearance===
-Ted has brown hair and eyes. In [[Suikoden]], Ted wears a blue tabard over a mustard tunic and brown pants. He also wears black boots. In [[Suikoden IV]] he wears a heavier blue coat over similar pants and boots. He is always seen wearing brown gloves. The Rune of Life and Death is emblazoned on his right hand.
+Ted has brown hair and eyes. In [[Suikoden]], Ted wears a blue tabard over a mustard tunic and brown pants. He also wears black boots. In [[Suikoden IV]] he wears a heavier blue coat over similar pants and boots. He is always seen wearing brown gloves. The Rune of Life and Death is emblazoned on his right hand and his gloves are worn to cover this.
+His clothes were designed by [[Kawano Junko]] to be blue in order to contrast with [[Hero (Suikoden)|the hero]]'s red-themed outfit. He carries a bow as his weapon as he finds it easy to use as well as advantageous to be able to attack for a distance or from cover as a fugitive.
 ===Personality===
 Ted was certainly considered a strong-willed youth, able to shoulder the burden of carrying the [[Rune of Life and Death]] for so many years. Still, this burden also gave him a crushing sense of loneliness and duty which, at least for a time, rendered him sullen and standoffish with others. In his heart, however, he was a loyal and kind-hearted fellow.
-In later years, he was able to form a bond with others at the McDohl household, able to immerse himself in a relatively normal life. He was heavily devoted to his friends, especially [[Hero (Suikoden)|the hero]]. He used the Soul Eater at [[Mt. Seifu]] to protect him and the others, despite being all too aware of the dangers involved.
+In later years, he was able to form a bond with others at the McDohl household, able to immerse himself in a relatively normal life. He was heavily devoted to his friends, especially [[Hero (Suikoden)|the hero]]. He used the Soul Eater at [[Mt. Seifu]] to protect him and the others, despite being all too aware of the dangers involved. At [[Seek Valley]] he would give up his very soul to protect his friend, showing the depths of his devotion.
+This devotion was entangled with his duty of carrying the Soul Eater and keeping it out of the clutches of [[Windy]]. Ted was willing to pass the rune to the hero, even knowing the pain it would cause. He even claimed he didn't care if the hero hated him for it. In that sense, it could be argued that the rune itself always remained paramount to Ted.
 He had a habit since childhood of asking for "big favors". Despite his advanced age, he still sometimes reacted like a youth. When he was called a kid by [[Futch]], the remark provoked him into almost spilling his secret.
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 ===One True Friend===
-[[File:Ted asks for one more favor.png|220px|thumb|right|No, I'm not giving you another 20 bucks.]]He would eventually be adopted by [[Teo McDohl]], mistaken as a war orphan. Ted grew particularly close to [[Hero (Suikoden)|Teo's son]], considering him his only true friend in the past 300 years. When he, Ted and [[Kanaan]] travelled to [[Mt. Seifu]], they encountered a [[Queen Ant]], a monster they were unable to destroy. In order to save the group, Ted used the Rune of Life and Death. This would be one of the few times he was grateful to hold the cursed rune, being able to save his friends.
+[[File:Ted asks for one more favor.png|220px|thumb|right|No, I'm not giving you another 20 bucks.]]In SY 453, Ted would be found by [[Teo McDohl]]. Ted would describe himself as a war orphan who lost his family in the [[War of Succession]]. Teo initially invited Ted to stay at his house, but Ted refused, saying he did not want anyone to see the scar on his right hand. Instead, he would live in a small rented home nearby.
+Over the next two years, Ted grew particularly close to [[Hero (Suikoden)|Teo's son]], considering him his only true friend in the past 300 years. At several points, he tried to confess his past to the hero, but was unable to do so. Ted initially had planned to leave the McDohl family after a few months, perhaps a year, as he had done with other acquaintances in the past. However, his bond with the hero led him to remain in Gregminster much longer than that. Still, he always knew he would have to leave eventually, due to his cursed rune.
+When he, McDohl, and [[Kanaan]] travelled to [[Mt. Seifu]] to subdue the bandits there, they encountered a [[Queen Ant]], a monster they were unable to defeat. In order to save the group, Ted used the Rune of Life and Death. This would be one of the few times he was grateful to hold the cursed rune, being able to save his friends.
 Upon their return to [[Gregminster]], Windy was alerted to the rune's presence. Windy demanded that Ted give her the Soul Eater; Ted managed to get away, but was heavily injured and collapsed on the doorway of the McDohl's residence. Soon after, the [[Imperial Guard]] arrived to collect him. Ted passed on the rune to his friend, despite knowing the curse it would bring to him. Knowing there was no one else he could trust, Ted passed on the rune and urged the hero to leave while the Imperial Guard still thought that Ted had the rune.
-Much later, as the [[Gate Rune War]] continued, the hero and [[Cleo]] would encounter Ted again, this time in the past, thanks to the power of the [[Star Dragon Sword]]. Witnessing the tragedy at the Village of the Hidden Rune, they saw Ted inherit the rune. The young child begged the group to take him with them but tragically they were unable to, leaving the boy to his fate, knowing how it would all end.
+Much later, as the [[Gate Rune War]] continued, the hero and [[Cleo]] would encounter Ted again, this time in the past, thanks to the power of the [[Star Dragon Sword]]. Witnessing the tragedy at the Village of the Hidden Rune, they saw Ted inherit the rune. The young child begged the group to take him with them but tragically they were unable to, leaving the boy to his fate, knowing how it would all end. His memories of meeting the group would gradually be lost over the next 300 years.
 [[File:Ted passes on.png|220px|thumb|left|Uh, you're kind of blocking the Moonlight Weed.]]Yet, in the present, Ted still lived. After being captured by the Imperial Guard, he was given a [[Conqueror Rune]] by Windy, which took control of his body. Forced by Windy to confront his friend and regain the Soul Eater at [[Seek Valley]], Ted was able to use the proximity of the Rune of Life and Death in order to regain some control of his actions.
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 ==References==
 # [[Konami Parody Comic Series Genso Suikoden]] (ISBN 4-8399-0097-3), pages 147-62
+# [[Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.2]] (ISBN 4-88317-825-0), pages 22-9, 80, 140
 # [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 182-3
 # [[Genso Suikoden 108 Stars Character Guide]] (ISBN 4-7753-0050-4), page 144