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Illustration Ishikawa Fumi
| Karen カレン, Karen | |
| 108 Stars Chiin Star¹ | |
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| Gender | Female |
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| Race | Human |
| Age | 17 (S2) |
| Birth Year | SY 444 |
| From | Kuskus Town |
| Appears in | |
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
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Karen was a well-regarded dancer originating from Kuskus Town. She had achieved her proficiency in dancing under the guidance of Mina, a renowned dancer from the Toran Republic and a veteran of the Gate Rune War. She may have learned to fight from Mina also.
Despite her inherent shyness and reserved nature, Karen's performances exuded flamboyance and liveliness, effectively uplifting the spirits of her audience. While dancing, she underwent a remarkable transformation in demeanor, seemingly fueled by the elation of the act itself, presenting an audacious and stunning persona that appeared distinct from her usual self.
During the Dunan Unification War, Karen made the decision to join the New State Army following a dancing contest, in which the young leader of the army proved to be an impressive counterpart to her own talent. It was not that she supported the New State Army over the Highland Army. More that she would side with the friends she made through dancing.
Having been invited to perform at the New State Army Headquarters, Karen contributed significantly to boosting the morale of the soldiers, despite occasionally feeling out of place in a military environment. Demonstrating her adeptness on both the dance stage and the battlefield, her agile footwork and skillful employment of the Twin Ring Rune allowed her to gain an upper hand over her opponents.
Subsequent to the war's conclusion, Karen returned to her hometown of Kuskus, where she sustained her popularity among the male population, albeit not so much with their beleaguered wives.
Gameplay
Recruitment
| Recruitment | |||||||||||||||
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Agree to dance with Karen at the Kuskus Town inn. Karen is available any time after fighting Luca Blight. | ||||||||||||||
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Battle bonds
| Good Will | |
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| Protects | This character does not protect anyone |
| Protected By | Sheena |
| Unite Attack | |
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| 1 | Beauty Attack w/ any two of Kasumi, Lorelai, and Rina |
| 2 | True Beauty Attack w/ Kasumi, Lorelai, and Rina |
Equipment
| Starting Equipment | |
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| Head | Cap |
| Body | Kenpo |
| Shield | -- |
| Other | -- |
| Rune | No rune attached |
| Equipment Type | |
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| Head | Wind Feather Ornament |
| Body | Master's Robe |
| Shield | no |
| Other | Wind of Sleep 4 Blue Ribbon Toe Shoes |
Runes
| Elemental Affinities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fire | Water | Earth |
| C | D | B |
| Lightning | Wind | Holy |
| C | C | B |
| Darkness | Gate | ??? |
| C | B | - |
| Rune Slots | |
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| Head | Level 58 |
| Right Hand | Twin Ring Rune 
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| Left Hand | Level 1 |
| Weapon | Sleep Rune
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Stats
| Stat Grades | ||
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| HP | STR | MGC |
| E | E | E |
| CON | MDEF | DEX |
| F | E | E |
| SPD | LCK | |
| E | D | |
| Stat Growth Rate | ||||||||
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| LV | HP | STR | MAG | CON | MDEF | DEX | SPD | LCK |
| 1 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| 20 | 170 | 60 | 60 | 51 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 68 |
| 60 | 290 | 94 | 94 | 80 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 107 |
| 90 | 410 | 128 | 128 | 108 | 128 | 128 | 128 | 146 |
Weapon
| Weapon | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||
Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG
| Card # | Name | Type | Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 079 | Karen | 
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Booster Pack Vol.1 |
| 331 | Karen |
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Premium Pack |
| CS2-239 | Karen |
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CS2 Booster Pack Vol.2 |
| CS2-486/R079 | Karen |
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Remake Booster |
Gallery
Artwork
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Suikoden II artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
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Suikoden II artwork by Ishikawa Fumi
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Genso Suikoden Card Stories TCG artwork by HACCAN
In-Game
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Suikoden II Sony PlayStation portrait
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Suikoden II Windows 95 portrait
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Suikoden II Windows 95 portrait
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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 A, and Karen Painting B. The latter prizes are harder to get, as Karen's dance steps on the last two levels of difficulty are random.
References
- Genso Suikoden II 108 Stars Character Guide (ISBN 4-88317-769-6), page 110
- Genso Suikoden Encyclopaedia (ISBN 4-575-16297-3), pages 66-7
- Genso Suikoden Genso Shinsho Vol.8 (ISBN 4-7753-0081-4), page 36
- Genso Suikoden Kiwami Encyclopedia, pages 139-40, 191