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|name = Karen
|name = Karen
|japanese_name=  カレン
|japanese_name=  カレン
|romaji_name = Karen
|star = Chiin Star
|star = Chiin Star  
|image = [[File:Karen.png]]
|tab1 = Suikoden II
|caption = Ishikawa Fumi
|tmname = Karen
|caption = Art by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
|gender = Female
|gender = Female
|race = [[Human]]
|race = Human
|height =
|height =
|birth_date = 444
|birth_date = 444
|age = 17
|age = 17 {{S2}}
|from =  [[Kuskus Town]], [[Dunan Republic]]
|from =  [[Kuskus Town]], [[Dunan Republic]]
|family =  
|family =  
|va =  
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}}'''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]].
}}'''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]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
===Suikoden II===
{{Quote| A woman named Karen usually dances here...a real knockout, she is. Everyone loves her. | Man}}
{{Quote| A woman named Karen usually dances here...a real knockout, she is. Everyone loves her. | Man}}


Karen is a popular dancer in her hometown, Kuskus. She was trained by the famous dancer [[Mina]] in the [[Toran Republic]]<ref>”She learned her dancing in the Toran Republic.  Her teacher was someone called Mina.” - Richmond ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>. Though normally a shy person, Karen's personality seemed to change radically when she was dancing<ref>”When she's dancing, she's a totally different person I tell ya.  It's almost like she's got an identical twin that she trades places with...” - Richmond ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.  
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, fuelled by the elation of performing.


During the [[Dunan Unification War]], Karen was asked to join the [[New State Army]] by [[Hero (Suikoden II)]]. After the young leader was able to keep up with her in a dancing contest, Karen agreed to join. She did many performances at the New State Army's headquarters, raising moral for the soldiers despite feeling a bit out of place herself<ref>”Is it really okay for me to be in the Dunan Army? I feel so out of place.” - Karen ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.  
During the [[Dunan Unification War]], Karen agreed to join the [[New State Army]] after its [[Hero (Suikoden II|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 moral 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<ref>”The men of Kuskus still go to see Karen dance, annoying their wives greatly.” - Karen's Ending Text ([[Suikoden II]])</ref>.
After the war, Karen returned to dancing in Kuskus, where she remained popular with the men, although not with their wives.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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==References==
==References==
<references/>
# [[Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia]] (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 66-67


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Revision as of 06:38, 7 January 2014

Karen
Artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
Physical Information
Race
Gender
Female
Age
17 (S2)
Biographical Information
Star
Chiin Star
Appearances

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.

Biography

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, fuelled 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 moral 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.

Trivia

References

  1. Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 66-67

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