Gregor

"Gregor always do duty for employer. But that not duty. Was bad murder. Gregor could not do. Never."

- Gregor to Cherche in a Support Conversation

Gregor (グレゴ Gurego, Grego in the Japanese version) is a playable character in Fire Emblem: Awakening. He is voiced by Kenji Hamada in the Japanese version and by George C. Cole in the English version.

Profile
Gregor is a mercenary who wanders between nations. It is revealed in his support with Lon'qu that he once competed with Basilio to become the West-Khan of Ferox, but lost against him. Gregor's support with Tharja reveals that "Gregor" was not his birth name, but it was the name of his brother, who was kidnapped and killed by bandits. He blamed himself for his death and took on his brother's name as a tribute to his memory. Tharja then summons Gregor's brother's spirit, who reassures Gregor that his death was not his fault. In his support conversations with Cherche, Gregor explains that, on a past job in Wyvern Valley, he betrayed his companions to save a younger Minerva—Cherche's wyvern—after said companions killed Minerva's mother.

During the war with Plegia
In Plegia, after killing his last employers and trying to save a manakete named Nowi, Gregor finds that his doing a good deed only brings him insults and "punches to groin". While Gregor tries to help Nowi (who thinks he's trying to kill her), they encounter the Grimleal, who plan to sacrifice Nowi to Grima. As luck would have it, Chrom and his army have arrived in Border Sands, on the way to Plegia Castle to rescue Emmeryn. Though Chrom mistakes Gregor for a common thug, Gregor proves his worth to him and Nowi, helping them fend off the Grimleal and protecting Nowi. After the battle, Gregor finally gets Nowi to calm down. Having nowhere to go and nothing better to do, Gregor proposes that Chrom hire him, to which the prince agrees.

After the war, with the payment he received from the war, Gregor lived a life of luxury. However, when he needed money, some say that he worked as a bodyguard to make ends meet.

Personality
He has a friendly and refreshing personality, though he has an unusual accent and speech patterns. Despite his mature appearance, he is surprisingly easy to hurt, getting depressed whenever people harp on him about his age. He speaks in third person with a Russian accent in the English version. Gregor's age blesses him with fighting skills that even impresses Lon'qu.

Gregor's supports with various characters suggest that a darker and more depressing side to the character lies underneath the carefree and aloof personality. In his support with Cherche, Gregor reveals that his parents were killed by bandits; even though they were hard on him, they were all he had. In addition, he was put through strict training as a child (he was comedically forced to stay in a tree by his father for three days). In his supports with Tharja he reveals that he also holds guilt for playing an unintentional part in his older brother's death, as he commited some mistake during combat that killed him; as such, he took his brother's name (Gregor) as his own. He is not without his morals despite being a mercenary though, as he saved a baby Minerva from being killed by the group he was hired by. Among the army, he is the slowest to feel muscular pain. His birthday is January 27th.

Base Stats

 * -|Normal=


 * -|Lunatic=

Growth Rates

 * 105%
 * 60%
 * 10%
 * 65%
 * 50%
 * 45%
 * 50%
 * 15%
 * }

Max Stat Modifers

 * +2
 * -1
 * +2
 * 0
 * -1
 * +1
 * -2
 * }

Supports
Romantic Supports
 * The Avatar (Female)
 * Lissa
 * Sully
 * Maribelle
 * Miriel
 * Cordelia
 * Panne
 * Nowi
 * Tharja
 * Olivia
 * Cherche

Other Supports
 * The Avatar (Male)
 * Ricken
 * Lon'qu
 * Gregor's Children

Class Sets

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Inheritance
Gregor has a Male-only class: Barbarian. If he marries someone who conceives a daughter, then his daughter will inherit the following class instead.
 * Troubadour - Promotes to Valkyrie or War Cleric

Base Class
Gregor is a strong physical unit, complete with high HP, Strength and Skill, while lacking in Speed, Luck and Resistance. His strengths are further complemented with the Patience skill, which boosts his Hit and Avoid when attacked. The other skill that Gregor learns as a Mercenary, Armsthrift, conversely, is of little use due to the fact that both his base Luck and his growth rate in this stat are rather low. This can, however, be partially remedied by giving him a Goddess Icon, or giving him more opportunities to level up through the generous usage of the Second Seal.

When Gregor promotes to a Hero, his high Skill allows him to effectively harness the Sol skill, restoring any HP lost when he is damaged. Further amplifying his usefulness as a Hero is his ability to best axe-wielders with the aid of the Axebreaker skill.

On the other hand, as a Bow Knight, Gregor gains the ability to wield Bows, which may not be of much use to him. In this class, he can learn the Rally Skill skill to boost the Skill of adjacent allies. He will also learn the Bowbreaker skill, which will aid him in fending off Bow-wielding units. Should Gregor remain in the Mercenary class line, he will prove to be a strong Fighter-like sword-user who is proficient in defending himself.

Reclassing
Gregor's alternate class sets are that of the Barbarian and the Myrmidon lines. Gregor is physically more durable than Lon'qu, excelling in HP and Defence but lacking in Skill, Speed and Resistance. Even so, Gregor can still reap the benefits of being reclassed into the Myrmidon class line. As a Myrmidon, Vantage is a good skill for Gregor to use in case he is caught in a situation where he is bombarded with attacks. Gregor can also grab Swordfaire as a Swordmaster, which can be brought over to his Hero and Bow Knight classes to boost the strength of his sword-based attacks. He will also come to learn the Astra skill, which Gregor can use well as a Hero due to his high Skill cap. As an Assassin, Gregor will be able to learn the Lethality skill, but as its activation rate is very low, it is thus not highly recommended for him to acquire it. On the other hand, Pass is a decent skill for Gregor to learn, especially if he is a Bow Knight.

As a Barbarian, Gregor's growth rates are a bit lower than Vaike's. In this class, he can learn the Gamble skill in order to obtain a small boost to his critical rates. Despoil is also a decent skill for him to acquire, as Gregor's Luck may be manipulated to increase his odds of finding Bullions with each kill. The skills from the Berserker class are superb for Gregor to learn; Wrath works exceedingly well when combined with the Myrmidon's Vantage skill, while Axefaire will boost the strength of Gregor's Axe-based attacks, which is ideal to carry over to the Hero class. If Gregor has a child who is female and can make good use of axes (like Kjelle or Severa), it is thus recommended for him to pass down the Axefaire skill to them, as it is a male-only skill. While the Counter skill that can be acquired from the Warrior class appears to be tempting, its usefulness will eventually fade away as Gregor's stats gradually improve. Rally Strength, conversely, is not a terrible skill for him to learn, although if one of Gregor's children can acquire Rally Magic, then they will be able to make better use of the Rally skill than he can, owing to their being able to boost both Strength and Magic each time they rally.

Event Tiles

 * "Oy! Why is junk lying around!" (item)
 * "Gregor take little time-out. Do side job, yes?" (exp)
 * "There! Is good to sneak in extra training. Makes Gregor ready for more fighting!" (weapon exp)

Asking - Normal

 * "You are looking happily today. Perhaps you find gold lying about, yes?" (happy)
 * "*Sigh* No one here has the fun. What do you do to kill time?" (free time)
 * "Oi, World is messy place, yes? But at least we all have dreams. What are yours?" (dreams)
 * "Gregor very impressing with your skills. Maybe we should make with the teaming up." (team up)

Replying - Normal

 * "Oh ho ho! No no! Gregor just happy to be in pleasant company." (happy)
 * "Gregor take odd jobs, of course. Sellsword must earn living like anyone else." (free time)
 * "Gregor want to be rich, of course! Perhaps you hire Gregor?" (dreams)
 * "How much you pay Gregor? ...That was joke. Gregor help for free." (team up)

Asking - Married

 * "Guess what Gregor love most today. Need hint? Gregor stand in front of answer." (love)
 * "(name), did you drop this? What is this thing?" (gift)
 * "Be careful, (name)! Gregor is very sad if wife bite dust, yes?" (promise)
 * "Gregor is lucky man to have most attractive and smart woman alive." (Compliment)

Replying - Married

 * "Oh ho, you are worried! How very cute. But Gregor not kick buckets so easily." (promise)
 * "See? Gregor's wife not only smart and beautiful---she have great taste in men!" (compliment)
 * "Gregor love (name) too. Would perhaps win in contest of affection, yes?" (love)
 * "Is jewel Gregor recieve for bashing heads. You want? It look very nice on you, yes?" (Gift)

Asking - Child

 * "Come, (name). Train with father. If you win, dinner is onto the house!" (train)
 * "Tired, (name)? You look ready to make with the zonking out." (concern)
 * " (Name), you need anything? Gregor overbearing protective type." (Gift)
 * " (Name), what was future like? Curious minds wishing to know, yes?" (Story)

Replying - Child

 * "A familial duel. Gregor like this idea. Shall we make not-so-gentlemanly bet?" (train)
 * "You notice, then? Very astute. But Gregor is much tougher than you think." (Concern)
 * "...Gregor's past? What funny and adorable questions you are asking! Perhaps (child) trying to charm Gregor into lifetime of parenting? Oh ho! ...Was jest, was jest! Of course Gregor keep family safe through this mess." (Story)
 * "Ah! Always thinking of your family, like Gregor. But smile is gift enough." (Gift)

Level Up

 * "Who say only young have growth spurts?" (6-7 stats up)
 * "What is this? Gregor's biceps tingling!" (4-5 stats up)
 * "Gregor no run-of-the-miller guy, yes?" (2-3 stats up)
 * "Oh dear. Gregor not make good impression." (0-1 stats up)
 * "Gregor already plenty strong, yes?" (0-1 stats up while most stats are capped)

Class Change

 * "Ha ha! Gregor feel like new younger man!"

Armory

 * "Gregor better at cutting throat than cutting deal." (buying)
 * "Oy, I am sellsword, yes? Not sword seller!" (selling)
 * "If you are having forging money, maybe pay Gregor?" (forging)

Alone

 * "Gregor need less-dangerous contract. Is crazy, this war!" (misc)
 * "Gregor is running the circle around everyone today! Is match for ANYONE!" (surge)

Greetings - Normal

 * "Good morning, Avatar. Little early for breaking, no?" (morning)
 * "Hello, Avatar! Good place to kick the back, yes?" (midday)
 * "Good evening, Avatar. You here to take break?" (evening)
 * "Hello, Avatar! Why you not punch the sack yet?" (night)
 * "Happy birthday, Avatar!" (birthday)

Greetings - Married

 * "Hello, Avatar! Did you pull all-nighter?" (morning)
 * "Hello, Avatar! Is exciting day ahead, yes?" (midday)
 * "Hello, Avatar! How swiftly night falls!" (evening)
 * "Hello, Avatar! Is past bedtime, no?" (night)
 * "Happy birthday, Avatar!" (birthday)

Roster
''A likeable merc whose feet have touched the soil of many a land. Years of experience have hardened him—mostly—but he still winces when people harp on him about his age. The first to get a crick in his back. Born on January 27th.''

Help Description
A seasoned mercenary with a big heart and a refreshing grin.

Confession
"Now you listen, Gregor promise to bring his beloved many happiness for as long as we both keep on with the living!"

- Gregor's confession quote

Final Chapter
"Gregor will snap you out of it! Gregor does with YELLING!"

- Gregor's final chapter quote.

"Today Gregor not be stingy! Treat everyone to special bear dinner!"

- Gregor's quote after Grima was defeated by Chrom

"Always so quick to help others before your own self! It not so bright, but Gregor love you all the same! Har har!"

- Gregor reassuring the Avatar for their choice if he is her husband.

"Oy, Avatar! You daring to make Gregor celebrate alone?! Gregor not rest until he drink you under table! Har har!"

- Gregor's quote after the Avatar's sacrifice of killing Grima

The Golden Gaffe Pre-Battle
"Have you no principle, stealing from gentleman like Gregor? Now Gregor completely broke! For shaming on you! Gregor think naughty Risen need iron spanking!"

- Gregor's pre-battle quote.

EXPonential Growth Pre-Battle
"Attacking crop thieves brings back many colorful memory! Gregor only needed to flex muscles, and bad men run crying to mother. *Sniff* Was good times..."

- Gregor's pre-battle quote.

Infinite Regalia Pre-Battle
"Is that big, Legendary weapon, or are you just glad to see Gregor? ...Is joke, yes? Very funny! Gregor learn in cabaret. But sadly, Gregor in middle of very serious quest. No more time for japes."

- Gregor's pre-battle quote.

Death's Embrace Pre-Battle
"Gregor not like this job... Feels too much like putting down wounded puppy...or comrade at death's door. That flicker in your eyes is sign, yes? Means you know what comes next..."

- Gregor's pre-battle quote.

Five-Anna Firefight Pre-Battle
"Oy... Gregor has heard of jobs where woman is tossed INTO fiery pit, yes... But taking OUT of fiery pit? Is first time! Good thing Gregor is thickly skinned. ...As for you, get out of way before Gregor stabs you in toasty face."

- Gregor's pre-battle quote.

Roster Rescue Pre-Battle
"Why you care so much about Gregor's secrets? Is in love with Gregor? Gregor not ashamed or about crick in back. Therapist says is normal. Eh? Why you make funny face? That's it—Gregor demand you hand over roster!"

- Gregor's pre-battle quote.

Summer Scramble Pre-Battle
"Look at these nincompadres, having too much fun to listen to reason. OY! IS TIME TO VACATE BEACH! ...See? No listen to reason. Perhaps your friends come around after Gregor feeds you to hungry shark..."

- Gregor's pre-battle quote.

Hot-Spring Scramble Pre-Battle
"Why must Risen always gravitate toward places with many peoples? All Gregor wanted was a little relaxing time in hot springs... Gregor is very good at humming in bath, yes? Also at drowning Risen!"

- Gregor's pre-battle quote.

Dual Support

 * "Gregor is on job."
 * "What fun!"
 * "Attack!"
 * "Stay frosting."
 * "How much you pay?"
 * "Show Gregor what you do."
 * "He's big trouble."
 * "Now fight!"

Dual Guard

 * "Oy, danger!"
 * "Need help?"

Dual Strike

 * "Do not forget Gregor!"
 * "Is Gregor time!"
 * "Yes!"
 * "Have a hand!"

Defeat Enemy

 * "Where is challenge?"
 * "Ha ha!"
 * "Heh..."
 * "Heh heh, you fight poorly!"
 * "Who want more Gregor?"

Partner Defeated Enemy

 * "Much gratefulness!"
 * "Good one!"
 * "Many thanks!"

Critical

 * "Gregor smash!"
 * "Now to face maker!"
 * "Your jigging is up!"
 * "Don't want to get along, eh?"

Defeated By Enemy

 * "Is...bad..."

Death/Retreat
"Easy come... easy go... It was... a good ride..."

- Gregor's death quote (classic mode)

"Gregor's finely honed instinct become dull with age! He make with the leaving now..."

- Gregor's retreat quote (casual mode)

Possible Endings

 * Gregor - Swell Sword
 * With his more epic battles behind him, Gregor soon sank into a life of excess. When his purse got light, he was said to work as a bodyguard to make ends meet.


 * Gregor and the Avatar
 * Many wrote of Avatar's legendary exploits, but accounts of her origins and character varied. Scholars, poets, and bards agreed on one thing alone—she loved her husband, Gregor, above all else.


 * Gregor and Lissa
 * After the war, Gregor briefly sank into a life of excess, but when Lissa decided to travel the world incognito, her worldly husband came along to keep the roads safe and the conversation lively.


 * Gregor and Sully
 * After the war, Gregor briefly sank into a life of excess. Sully pestered her husband to take the Ylissean knighthood examination, but he instead continued his mercenary work on the sly.


 * Gregor and Miriel
 * After the war, Gregor briefly sank into a life of excess, but when his wife began to treat him like part of the woodwork, he resumed work as a sellsword. Miriel helped out by researching Gregor's targets.


 * Gregor and Maribelle
 * After the war, Gregor briefly sank into a life of excess, but fear of his wife's verbal abuse led him to resume work as a sellsword. Maribelle's family never approved of Gregor, and he never cared.


 * Gregor and Panne
 * After the war, Gregor sank into a life of excess. It was his wife, Panne, who broke the cycle and invited him to see her warren, after which the two traveled the land as mercenaries.


 * Gregor and Cordelia
 * After the war, Gregor briefly sank into a life of excess, but when he saw Cordelia working diligently as a knight of Ylisse, he decided to clean up his own act and fight by his wife's side.


 * Gregor and Nowi
 * After the war, Gregor briefly sank into a life of excess, but his wife, Nowi, pestered him into traveling the world with her. Their journey was packed with more chaos than the war that preceded it.


 * Gregor and Tharja
 * After the war, Gregor briefly sank into a life of excess, but fear of his wife's hexes led him to resume work as a sellsword. Tharja secretly tagged along and used her talents to keep him safe.


 * Gregor and Olivia
 * After the war, Gregor briefly sank into a life of excess, but when he saw his wife dancing in the streets at night to make ends meet, he resumed work as a sellsword. ...Olivia was most grateful.


 * Gregor and Cherche
 * After the war, Gregor briefly sank into a life of excess, but at his wife Cherche's request, he found work in Valm. After a successful stint there, offers flooded in from around the world.

Etymology
Grego is a name of Greek origin, and its meaning is "watchful". It is also a short form of the name "Gregory". Gregor is the German form.

Trivia

 * Gregor's official artwork depicts him with a sheathed Steel Sword.
 * Gregor's voice actor, George C. Cole, also provides the voice of Laurent.
 * He also shares his Japanese voice actor, Kenji Hamada, with fellow Awakening character Yen'fay and Fates characters Azama and Nichol.
 * In one of Gregor's supports with Lon'qu, he mentions that "knowing is half the battle," an obvious reference to GI Joe.
 * In Gregor's C support with Noire (if she is his daughter), in response to hearing that Tharja cursed her with a runny nose, states "What a horrible night to have curse, yes?", referencing Castlevania II: Simon's Quest.
 * A very interesting error in Gregor's supports is, that he can understand Minerva in his supports with Cherche, but because the supports that fathers share with their child are generic and only differ between the fathers lines, he winds up not having this ability during his Father-Son supports with Gerome.
 * One of Gregor's Critical lines—"Gregor Smash!"—is likely an allusion to The Incredible Hulk.
 * A set of map sprites featuring Gregor as a Fighter exists within the game data, although they are unused in the main game itself.