Character Roster#
Main Characters#
Protagonist and Core Cast#
| Character | Identity | Importance | VA (English) | VA (Japanese) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinocchio | Protagonist, a special puppet created by Geppetto | A unique puppet with the ability to lie and a self of his own, on a journey to become human | Ryan Bartley | Miyu Kubota |
| Geppetto | Genius puppet craftsman, Pinocchio’s creator | The story’s central figure, missing since the Puppet Frenzy | David Lodge | Joji Nakata |
| Sophia | Blue-haired girl, tied to the Blue Fairy by a thousand threads | A key figure guiding Pinocchio; her fate depends on player choices | Anjali Kunapaneni | Aya Endo |
| Gemini | A cricket-type navigator riding on Pinocchio’s lantern | Provides navigation and backstory — effectively the player’s compass | Keith Silverstein | Tomokazu Sugita |
Allies of Hotel Krat#
| Character | Role | Services | Questline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugénie | Weapon craftsman | ||
| Polendina | Hotel butler | ||
| Hugo | Legion Arm craftsman | Legion Arm upgrades | Collect special materials to upgrade the arm |
| Antonia | Innkeeper | Provides intel and quests | Quests tied to the hotel’s history and the Petrification Disease |
| Venigni | Wealthy inventor | Provides special items and story info | Side quests on family secrets and technology |
| Belle | Hunter | No regular services, but offers quests | Revenge-themed side quest |
| Alidoro | Mysterious merchant |
NPC Roster#
Neutral Characters#
| Character | Location | Description | Interaction |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black-Cloaked One | Lorenzini Arcade | ||
| Simon Manus | Trismegistus Ruins | ||
| Laxasia | Krat Terminal Station | ||
| Romeo | Estella Opera House | ||
| Red Fox | Malum District | Mysterious woman traveling with Black Cat | Multiple encounters; tradable |
| Black Cat | Malum District | Mysterious man traveling with Red Fox | Multiple encounters; provides intel |
Hostile Factions#
| Faction | Description | Main enemies | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenzied puppets | Puppets that lost control and attack humans | Various puppet-type enemies | King of Puppets |
| Petrification patients | Humans infected with the Petrification Disease, some mutated into monsters | Petrified monsters | No clear leader |
| The gang | Malum District crime organization | Human enemies with firearms and melee weapons | Unknown |
| Religious fanatics | Worshippers of the “Grand Ergo” | Human-type enemies wielding elemental weapons | Simon Manus |
Notable Supporting Characters#
| Character | Role | Related quest | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulcinella | Polendina’s maid-assistant | Loyal servant | Actually a puppet, with a will of his own |
| Alidoro (True Form) | Mysterious weapon merchant | Wandering merchant | His true identity is Eugénie’s long-lost lover |
| Parade Master | First boss | Main story, automatic | Appears as a boss but has a backstory of his own |
Key NPC Quest List#
| NPC | Quest name | Reward | Choices? | Missable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugénie | The Forgotten Lover | Special weapon + ending scene | Yes | No |
| Polendina | The Loyal Servant | Special item | No | Yes — must finish before a specific boss |
| Venigni | Family Legacy | Quartz + special item | No | No |
| Belle | Heart of Vengeance | Quartz + weapon | Yes | Yes |
| Alidoro | Wandering Merchant | Access to boss weapon purchases | No | Yes — disappears as time advances |
| Antonia | Old Memories | Record + key item | No | No |
Character Relationship Map#
| Character A | Relationship | Character B | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geppetto | Creator and creation | Pinocchio | A father-son bond, complicated and contradictory |
| Sophia | Guide | Pinocchio | The Blue Fairy’s incarnation, helping Pinocchio find humanity |
| Geppetto | Creator | Romeo | Romeo is also a puppet Geppetto created |
| Simon Manus | Archnemesis | ||
| Eugénie | Lovers | Alidoro | A tragic love torn apart by fate |
| Gemini | Companion | Pinocchio | The cricket guide, standing for conscience |
| Polendina | Master and servant | Pulcinella | Hiding a genuinely touching story |
| Red Fox & Black Cat | Partners | Pinocchio | Adapted from the fox and cat of the original tale |
Full Voice Cast Table#
| Character | English VA | Japanese VA | Korean VA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinocchio | Ryan Bartley | Miyu Kubota | Kim Hyun-wook |
| Geppetto | David Lodge | Joji Nakata | Shin Yong-woo |
| Sophia | Anjali Kunapaneni | Aya Endo | Park Go-woon |
| Gemini | Keith Silverstein | Tomokazu Sugita | Park Sung-tae |
| Eugénie | Lizzie Freeman | Sumire Uesaka | Kim Bo-na |
| Polendina | Chris Parson | Nobuo Tobita | Kim Jeong-hwan |
| Venigni | Doug Stone | Masaya Onosaka | Kim Jin-hong |
| Antonia | Karen Strassman | Koba Yuka | Kim Hye-jin |
Character Backstories#
| Character | Backstory |
|---|---|
| Geppetto | Krat’s greatest puppet craftsman, once partnered with many geniuses. His son Carlo’s death devastated him and drove him to create the special puppet capable of carrying humanity — Pinocchio |
| Sophia | A blue-haired girl with special powers who can sense and manipulate Ergo. Her identity is mysteriously linked to the legendary “Blue Fairy” |
| Simon Manus | Former chief scientist of an Ergo research institute, holding a fanatic faith in puppet technology and Ergo’s potential. He craves god-like power through Ergo |
| Laxasia | Simon’s most loyal follower and guardian, who rebuilt herself into a mighty half-human, half-machine warrior. The bond between her and Simon runs deep |
Character Interaction Tips#
| Interaction target | Recommended interaction | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Venigni | Talk to him every time you return to Hotel Krat to advance his story | Quartz + backstory |
| Eugénie | Talk after every weapon upgrade; when Alidoro comes up, choose honesty | Special ending scene |
| Polendina | Turn in Pulcinella’s belongings as soon as you find them | Special item |
| Antonia | Play new records and talk with her | Key item |
| Belle | Complete her quest chain soon after meeting her in Malum District | Quartz + weapon |
| Alidoro | Find him in every area and buy Ergo weapons | Boss weapons |
Secondary NPC Details#
| NPC | Location | Description | Interaction | Quest tie-in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mad Clockwork Puppet | Underground cellar of the winery district | Abandoned wind-up puppet boss | Drops Quartz and materials when defeated | None |
| Patroller | Krat Streets (night) | Special elite that appears at night | Drops a special weapon when defeated | None |
| Rampaging Porter | Malum District docks | A frenzied porter puppet | Can be triggered via Belle’s quest | Belle’s revenge quest |
| The Saint | St. Frangelico Cathedral | Mysterious statue in the church | Use the pray gesture to receive items | Hidden collectible |
| Hotel Attendant | Hotel Krat | Background NPC in the hotel | No interaction; ambiance only | None |
| Krat Citizens (survivors) | Various areas | Rare survivors | Brief dialogue and items | None |
Character-Gear Ties#
| Character | Related weapons | Related outfits | Related items | Unlock condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geppetto | None directly | Geppetto’s Coat (hidden) | Geppetto’s Diary | Hidden area exploration |
| Sophia | Blue Fairy’s Blessing (story) | Blue Dress (hidden) | Sophia’s Heart | Main story |
| Eugénie | All reinforcement-capable weapons | Craftsman’s Apron (shop) | Workshop tools | Her shop |
| Polendina | None | Butler Uniform (default) | Loyal Service Badge | Completing the loyalty quest |
| Venigni | Venigni’s Vault Key | Gentleman’s Suit (default) | Venigni vault collection | Advancing his dialogue |
| Alidoro | All boss weapons | Wandering Merchant’s Cloak | Boss-special Ergo exchange | Found in each area |
NPC Quest Reward Comparison#
| NPC | Quest steps | Total Ergo reward | Quartz reward | Special reward | Time cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugénie | 3 | 8,000 | 1 | Special ending scene | Medium |
| Polendina | 3 | 5,000 | 1 | Loyal Service Badge item | Short |
| Belle | 4 | 12,000 | 2 | Special weapon + farewell scene | Medium |
| Venigni | 5+ dialogues | 10,000 | 2 | Vault key + backstory | Long (spans the whole game) |
| Antonia | 3 | 3,000 | 0 | Key item + backstory | Short |
| Alidoro | 1 per area | No direct Ergo | 0 | Boss weapon purchase rights | Long (all areas) |
Selected Character Quotes#
| Character | Quote | Scene | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini | “You mustn’t trust everything Geppetto says.” | After first arriving at Hotel Krat | Hints Geppetto’s motives are not pure | |
| Sophia | “The truth may hurt, but a lie can kill.” | First dialogue about the lying system | A summary of the game’s core theme | |
| Geppetto | “You are my greatest creation, my son.” | Dialogue at the final choice | Reveals Geppetto’s conflicted feelings for Pinocchio | |
| Venigni | “Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% avoiding death.” | Daily dialogue at Hotel Krat | Wryly reflecting the game’s high death rate |