- This page is about the Octopath Traveler II character, Ned. For the unrelated Octopath Traveler character with the same name, see Ned.
- "Hey, Boss? Got a job for me? Any job?" —During poverty
Ned is a minor character in Octopath Traveler II. He is a member of Partitio's posse, along with Nikki, Joe, and Harry.
Profile[]
Appearance[]
Ned has short black hair. He wears a brown tunic over green pants.
Personality[]
Ned is desperate for work and hopeful even in bad times. He supports Joe in resisting Giff and seconds Partito's insults toward Giff's gang. As befits his supportive role in the group, he comments on the boss doling it out again and cheers Partitio for being "generous as always." When asked, he is happy to offer romantic advice.
Although he was the very first to call Partitio "Boss," Ned has a low profile among the other members of Partitio's posse, which vexes him a bit.
Story[]
As a longstanding member of Partitio's posse, Ned helps Partitio oust Giff and the other ruffians who attempt to take over Oresrush's profits. When silver prices drop and the town falls into poverty until the landowner's greedy grasp, Ned and his pals fall on hard times. Struggling to find work, they scrape by on what food they can.
Eventually, the group suffers so much that unrest breaks out among its members, with Harry stealing Nikki's bread crust. At Partitio's orders, Harry returns the stolen bread, while Partitio splits his own bread among the group. After Giff shows up and mocks the starving group, Partitio decides that enough is enough and rallies his posse to confront Giff.
Together, Partitio and his gang oust Giff from his position of power, discovering that the landowner falsified his contract in order to cheat the townspeople out of their rightful profits. With this treachery exposed, the town of Oresrush can begin to thrive again. Ned and his friends share jokes with Joe, helping him woo the girl of his dreams.
Inspired by Joe's success, Ned now seeks to charm the local tavern maid, and claims that he's doing a good job of it.
Quotes[]
- "Joe's joke inspired me, so I decided to become a hunter and capture my lady's love! And guess what? Lately, it's goin' real well!" —In Oresrush
- "I've watched Boss help people enough to know it's important! Let's go!" —When recruited
- "Is that all the help you need? Well all right then!" —Parting Ways
- "I was the first one Boss took in! You don't scare me!" —When Challenged
- "How'd a monster get here all of the sudden!?" —When Provoked
- "Hey! Don't you test me." —Path Action failure
Etymology[]
"Ned" is a diminutive of the English names Edward, Edmund, Edwin, or Edgar, meaning "wealthy guardian." Ned's name reflects the new prosperity that Partitio brought him and his fellow citizens of Oresrush.
Trivia[]
- As a summonable NPC, Ned's Dance Session ability is Cheering Chant. He wields a spear in battle.