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. It is also revealed through his support conversation with Cherche that he betrayed his companions in Wyvern Valley to save Minerva, Cherche's Wyvern.

Gregor, after killing his last employers, stumbles upon a small little girl crying alone. Nowi is initially scared of Gregor, but he calms her down and promises to protect her. The two travel throughout Plegia where they encounter the Grimleal who plan on kidnapping Nowi to sacrifice for Grima. As fate 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 and helps Chrom fend off the Grimleal and protect Nowi. After the battle, with nowhere else to go or do, Gregor asks that Chrom hire his services, which he accepts.

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. Unfortunately, Gregor has some moments that are borderline uncomfortable and even quite perverse. Nevertheless, Gregor's age blesses him with fighting skill that impresses even Lon'qu. 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%
 * }

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

 * Mercenary - Promotes to Hero or Bow Knight
 * Barbarian - Promotes to Warrior or Berserker
 * Myrmidon - Promotes to Swordmaster or Assassin
 * Dread Fighter - Requires Dread Scroll

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

Base Class
Gregor will be a strong physical unit, coming off high HP, Strength and Skill, while lacking in Speed, Luck and Resistance. Staying as he is, his great skill is aided with Patience boosting his Hit and Avoid when attacked; however his other mercenary skill, Armsthrift, has low potential since his luck starts off and grows slowly, and this can be partially remedied by giving him a Goddess Icon, or by a Second Seal. However, when he promotes to a Hero, his high skill allows him to access the Sol Skill easily, restoring any HP lost when he is damaged and can easily beat down axe-wielders with Axebreaker. On the other hand, as a Bow Knight, he gains use of bows which may not entirely be of use, but can gain the Rally Skill ability to boost allied skill if he cannot reach any enemies. He then gains the Bowbreaker ability, which can keep him from being picked on by archers and take them down when he gets close to them. Staying as a mercenary, he will prove to be a strong Fighter-like sword-user being able to defend himself well, even though Donnel gives him competition with his Aptitude skill and extremely high luck, putting full use to Armsthrift.

Reclassing
Gregor's alternate classes are the Barbarian and the Myrmidon lines. Gregor is a more durable physically than Lon'qu, excelling in HP and defense, but has a bit less skill, speed, and resistance. Still, Gregor can benefit from some time as a Myrmidon. Vantage is a good skill for Gregor to use in case he gets bombarded with attacks. Gregor can also grab Swordfaire, which can be brought over to his Hero or Bow Knight class, and Astra, which Gregor can use well as a Hero due to his high skill cap. Gregor can grab Lethality as an Assassin, but the activation chance is so low that it is really not worth it. On the other hand, Pass is a fine skill, especially if Gregor becomes a Bow Knight.

As a Barbarian, Gregor's growth rates are a bit lower than Vaike's, who is also a good candidate to reclass into Barbarian. However, Gregor can grab Gamble for a small chance to boost his critical rates. Despoil is okay, as Gregor's luck is workable. The skills from the Berserker class are great for Gregor; Wrath works as a good combo with the Myrmidon's Vantage skill, while Axefaire can boost Gregor's power with an axe, which is ideal to carry over to the Hero class. If Gregor has a child who is female that can make good use of axes, like Kjelle or Severa, then Gregor can certainly pass down Axefaire to them, as it is a male-only skill (they also get the Troubadour class instead of Barbarian, so they can grab Renewal as well). In the Warrior class, Counter seems tempting, but its usefulness fades out as Gregor's stats get higher and higher. Rally Strength is not bad, though if one of Gregor's children can get Rally Magic, then he/she can make better use of the Rally skill than Gregor, as they can boost both the strength and magic stat with their rallies. However, Gregor can still use Rally Strength well, especially as a Bow Knight, courtesy to his extended movement. Overall, Gregor can certainly grab good skills to use in his Hero and Bow Knight classes from his alternate class lines, and has some interesting skills to pass down in inheritance.

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

 * "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

 * "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.''

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 wielding a 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 Yen'fay.
 * 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.