Editing Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King (section)

===Other Characters===
*King [[Trode]] - King [[Trode]] is the King of [[Trodain]], and the titular character of ''Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King''. He was transformed into a toad-like creature by the evil wizard [[Dhoulmagus]], and is trying to find a way to lift the curse upon him. During parts of the game, if you press the Select button, King [[Trode]] will give you helpful advice.

*Princess [[Medea]] - [[Medea]] is the daughter of King [[Trode]]. She was turned into a horse when her father was cursed by [[Dhoulmagus]]. She travels with the {{Party 8}} by pulling the cart with their supplies. She and the {{Hero 8}} are close childhood friends.

*[[Marcello]] - [[Marcello]] is the captain of the Templar Knights who guard the Abbot with their lives. However, [[Marcello]] wants more power than was offered, and after he takes over following the Abbot's death, he becomes a partner to High Priest [[Rolo]]. With this opening, the resulting events that [[Marcello]] causes will set the stage for the fate of the world to be decided.

*[[Sir Leopold]] - He is the spoiled dog of the great magician [[Dominico]]. Leopold is let out of his cage by the mistake of a servant, and after the previous wielder of the {{Sceptre}} drops it, Leopold picks it up and is taken over by [[Rhapthorne]].

*[[Dhoulmagus]] - [[Dhoulmagus]] is a jester who, in order to get revenge on those who insulted him, stole a magical sceptre from [[Trodain]] Castle. However, when he attempted to unleash its power, it overwhelmed him, and allowed [[Rhapthorne]] to take over his body.

*Lord [[Rhapthorne]] - Lord [[Rhapthorne]] is the main antagonist who is heard, but isn't seen until the end of the game. His spirit was trapped in the [[Trodain]] sceptre that [[Dhoulmagus]] possessed in the beginning of the game. Lord [[Rhapthorne]] took control of whoever possessed the [[Godbird sceptre|sceptre]] which was first [[Dhoulmagus]], then {{Jessica}}, then a fearsome pet dog named [[Sir Leopold]] until he killed each heir of the seven sages to release his energy and give himself his own body.

*[[Red]] - [[Red]] is a thief who was an old mate of [[Yangus]]. She is interested in old, precious treasures. In the {{3DS}} version, she joins the party in hopes of finding valuable loot after being disappointed by a certain pirate's treasure.

*[[Morrie]] Mozzarella - [[Morrie]] is a mysterious, energetic older gentleman who runs the [[Monster Arena]] known as [[Morrie's Place]]. On {{3DS}}, he is the sole optional {{Party 8}} member. He can join the group if the {{Hero 8}} manages to impress him, beating Rank S.