Karen

Karen

File:Karen (Suikoden II).png

Artwork by Ishikawa Fumi

Physical Information

Race

Human

Gender

Female

Age

17 (S2)

Biographical Information

Star

Chiin Star¹

From

Kuskus Town, Dunan Republic

Meta Information

Appearances

• Suikoden II
  

Karen (カレン, Karen) is a character in Suikoden II. Karen is a popular dancer in Kuskus Town who joined the New State Army.

History

A woman named Karen usually dances here...a real knockout, she is. Everyone loves her. —  Man

Karen was a popular dancer in her hometown, Kuskus. She was trained by the famous dancer Mina in the Toran Republic, who had previously fought in the Gate Rune War.

Her flamboyant and lively dances could uplift any patron. Though normally a shy person, Karen's personality seemed to change radically when she was dancing, fueled by the elation of performing.

During the Dunan Unification War, Karen agreed to join the New State Army after its young leader was able to keep up with her in a dancing contest. She did many performances at the New State Army's headquarters, raising morale for the soldiers despite feeling a bit out of place herself.

After the war, Karen returned to dancing in Kuskus, where she remained popular with the men, although not with their wives.

Gameplay

Recruitment

Recruitment

Agree to dance with Karen at the Kuskus Town inn. Karen is available any time after fighting Luca Blight.

Level

40

Gender

Female

Size

M

Range

M

Anger

B1

Panic

3

Fly

No

Battle bonds

Good Will
Protects	This character does not protect anyone
Protected By	Sheena

Unite Attack
1	Beauty Attack w/ any two of Kasumi, Lorelai, and Rina
2	True Beauty Attack w/ Kasumi, Lorelai, and Rina

Equipment

Equipment Type

Head

Feathered Hat

Body

Master's Robe

Shield

no

Other

Wind of Sleep 4
Blue Ribbon
Toe Shoes

Starting Equipment
Head	Cap
Body	Kenpo
Shield	--
Other	--
Rune	No rune attached

Runes

Elemental Affinities
Fire	Water	Earth
C	D	B
Lightning	Wind	Holy
C	C	B
Darkness	Gate	???
C	B	-

Rune Slots
Head	Level 58
Right Hand	Twin Ring Rune
Left Hand	Level 1
Weapon	Sleep Rune

Stats

Stat Growth

LV

Grade

1

20

60

90

HP

E

20

170

290

410

STR

E

12

60

94

128

MAG

E

12

60

94

128

CON

F

12

51

80

108

MDEF

E

12

60

94

128

DEX

E

12

60

94

128

SPD

E

12

60

94

128

LCK

D

13

68

107

146

Weapon

Weapon
LV	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16
ATK	5	6	8	11	14	17	33	40	47	56	66	76	89	124	145	165
Name	Nails					Red Nails							Black Nails
W Type						W Level					Range
Other						N/A					M

Gallery

• Suikoden II artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
  Suikoden II artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
• Suikoden II artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
  Suikoden II artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
• Genso Suikoden Card Stories artwork by HACCAN
  Genso Suikoden Card Stories artwork by HACCAN

Trivia

• You can win several unique, decorative items from Karen's dancing minigame, including Karen Statue A, Karen Statue B, Karen Statue C, Karen Painting 1, and Karen Painting 2. The latter prizes are harder to get, as Karen's dance steps on the last two levels of difficulty are random.

References

1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 66-7