SolidSnakex
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We try to strike a balance among the characters in terms of jobs and weapons and whatnot, so by and large, weve left it up to you [Horii] to hash out who should appear, Shibusawa explained. But there was one character I just had to step in and implore be included and I said, I want you to put Jessica in the game! My wife is always pushing me to be more assertive, so I thought Id actually stand up and say something for once. (Laughs.)
To that effect, Horii picked up the conversational baton, stating, Its fun to be able to bring these characters together from disparate games, especially ones that could never encounter one another in the normal games. Aside from Jessica, Yangus will also be showing up to help represent the old geezer crew.
http://gematsu.com/2014/10/dragon-quest-viii-jessica-albert-yangus-confirmed-dragon-quest-heroes