Characters in Triangle Strategy are not all recruited through the same means. You’ll need to know how to recruit each character, so you can make the most informed decisions during your playthrough.
Factors That Influence Recruitment
In Triangle Strategy, there are two major factors that will influence which characters join your team: your chosen routes and Serenoa’s Conviction. You’ll want to know ahead of time which characters are unlockable through which routes, so you can tip the Scales of Conviction in the right direction come voting time.
Additionally, certain characters will require Serenoa to have specific Conviction stats for them to want to join your party.
How to Raise Each of Serenoa’s Convictions
Though you can only see your exact Conviction values when you start a New Game+, there are clear ways to raise each Conviction.
Morality
To raise Serenoa’s Morality Conviction, make choices centered around taking the morally right action. The following is a full list of actions that can also be done to raise the Morality Conviction:
- Exchange large amounts of Kudos for rewards
- Complete a mental battle
- Talk to numerous NPCs
- (In battle) end a turn without moving or acting
- (In battle) fortify allies
- (In battle) win without killing all enemies
- Win a battle where the recommended level and that of your army are the same
Utility
To raise Serenoa’s Utility Conviction, make logical decisions that use any means necessary to gain the advantage. Additionally, you can take the following actions to gain Utility points:
- Collect numerous items and bits of information
- Deploy the recommended units in battle
- (In battle) use Quietuses
- (In battle) collect spoils
- (In battle) weaken enemies
- (In battle) kill all enemy units even when you aren’t required to
- Win a battle when the recommended level is higher than that of your army
Liberty
To raise Serenoa’s Liberty Conviction, make choices that promote freedom and individuality. Additionally, there are a bunch of actions you can take to raise your Liberty points:
- Spend large amounts of coin at the shop
- Use items
- Examine objects during exploration
- Deploy units that aren’t recommended
- (In battle) steal items
- (In battle) heal allies
- Win a battle when the recommended level is lower than that of your army
All Recruitable Characters and How to Get Them
Not all characters in Triangle Strategy are recruited in the same way. While some recruits are dependent on which route you choose, others depend on the state of your Convictions. In addition, some characters will be recruited to your team automatically.
Automatic Recruits
| Character Name | Starting Class | Starting Weapon | Abilities | How to Recruit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Serenoa Wolffort | Swordsman | Longsword | Delaying Strike, Pursuit Stance, Hawk Dive, Counter Stance, Sweeping Slash, Strength in Numbers | Acquired in Chapter One |
 | Frederica Aesfrost | Pyromancer | Tome of Fire | Blessing of Fire, Scorch, Flame Shield, Blazing Chains, Fire Eater, Pillars of Fire | Acquired in Chapter One |
 | Roland Glenbrook | Spear Knight | Lance | Knight's Bane, Double Thrust, Rush, Opportune Attack, Pushback, Flash of Steel | Acquired in Chapter One |
 | Benedict Pascal | Tactician | Cane Sword | Raging Beast, Bulwark, Bird of Prey, Now...!, Initial TP+, Twofold Turn | Acquired in Chapter One |
 | Geela Breisse | Physician | Rod | Cure Wounds, For Those in Need, Haste, Sanctuary, Heal what Ails You, Mend Wounds | Acquired in Chapter One |
 | Anna Pascal | Spy | Iron Dagger | Act Twice, Throw Poison, Take Cover, Surmount, Slumber Stab, Remain and Recover | Acquired in Chapter Two |
 | Erador Ballentine | Shieldbearer | Kite Shield | Provoke, Sprint, Steelback, Ram Foe, Physical Counter, On the Attack | Acquired in Chapter Two |
 | Hughette Bucklar | Hawkbow | Shortbow | Hawk's Bane, Binding Arrow, Fell Swoop, Shadowstitching Arrow, A Rise in Range, Focus | Acquired in Chapter Two |
Route-Specific Recruits
| Character Name | Starting Class | Starting Weapon | Abilities | How to Recruit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Rudolph Mueller | Hunter | Longbow | Straight Shot, Steel Trap, Fight or Flight, Thrill of the Hunt | Choose to visit Aesfrost in Chapter Three |
 | Corentin Jennar | Cryomancer | Tome of Ice | Blessing of Ice, Icy Breath, Frosty Fetters, Wall of Ice | Choose to visit Hyzante in Chapter Three |
 | Milo Yuelle | Dancer | Shadow Fan | Green Mist, Blue Night, Instinct, Moon Jump, Heart Stealer, Evade Detection, Stardust | Choose to return to Wolffort in Chapter 15 |
 | Cordelia Glenbrook | Cleric | Silver Rod | Regen, Heal, Rest and Recover TP, Healing Region, Helping Hand, Elude, Self-Sacrifice | Choose to go with Roland in Chapter 15 |
 | Travis | Boss | Thief's Cudgel | Backward Toss, Steelback, On Your Guard, Impeding Strike, Mug, Fortuitous, Trial by Fire | Force Roselle to leave in Chapter 11, but then choose to check on them in Chapter 15 |
 | Trish | Treasure Chaser | Thief’s Shortbow | Blessing of Fire, Flaming Arrow, Leap, Item Gatherer, Plundering Shot, Bullseye, No Honor | Side with the Roselle in Chapter 11, and then check on them in Chapter 15 |
 | Avlora | Dark General | Berserker III | Desperate Defense, Risky Manuever, Desperate Strike, No Escape, Spare No Effort, Prevail and Power Up, Lone Wolf | Will join in Chapter 17 if you’ve followed the Golden Route |
Conviction-Specific Recruits
| Character Name | Starting Class | Starting Weapon | Abilities | Required Morality | Required Liberty | Required Utility | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Narve Oparyn | Sage | Oak Rod | Whirlwind, Sanctuary, Icy Breath, Spark, Pierce Defenses, Scorch, Extending Your Reach | 110 | 275 | - |
 | Piccoletta | Acrobat | Racquet | Item Launcher, Decoy, Intensive Items, Ball Toss, Illusion Vanished, Switch Places | - | 450 | - |
 | Jens Macher | Artisan | Hammer | Spring Trap, Ladder, Constricting Net, Ensnaring the Enemy, Slumber Strike, Ladder II, Hale and Hearty | 450 | - | - |
 | Julio Wrightman | Advisor | Curved Blade | Moment of Truth, Not on My Watch, K.O. TP+, Finish Them!, TP Barrier, Best Regards, Inheritor | 275 | - | 110 |
 | Hossabara Freyya | Mounted Healer | Six-edged Staff | Knight's Bane, Be Brave, Cleave, Trekking for TP, Pushback, Desperate Defense, Up and Up | - | 110 | 275 |
 | Medina Aliam | Apothecary | Knife | HD Physick, Double Items, Long Toss, Poison Pellet, Fast-Acting Medication, TP Physick, Lady Luck | 500 | 400 | - |
 | Ezana Qlinka | Shamaness | Spirit Master | Rite of Lightning, Rite of Wind, Accursed Strike, Rite of Rain, Rite of Tempests, Pierce Defenses, Rite of Luck | - | 500 | 400 |
 | Lionel Khapita | Wordsmith | Whip | Charm, Ruffle Feathers, Lucky Find, Inciting Whispers, Brute Force, Treasure and HP, Endless Speech | - | - | 400 |
 | Archibald Genoe | Bow Adept | Bow of Serenity I | Edged Arrow, Sniper, Arrow Spray, Second Sight, Sticky Arrow, Inescapable Arrow, A Swift End | 400 | - | 500 |
 | Flanagan Grutte | Hawkshield | Rock Shield | Hawk's Bane, Shielding Stance, Fortify, Ironclad, Shield Bash, Aerial Assault, Safe Haven | 1050 | - | 750 |
 | Groma Jurgina | Brawler | Fists of Destruction | Evade Detection, Sweeping Kick, Eliminate and Evade, Energy Wave, Lure In, Cross Counter, Desperate Evasion | - | 750 | 1050 |
 | Quahaug | Clairvoyant | Space-Time Scepter | Remain and Recover, Time Compression, Turn Back Time, In Due Course, Warped Space, Stop Time, Distorted Space | - | - | 1600 |
 | Giovanna Koppel | Geologist | Pickaxe of Passion | Trekking for TP, Rock Toss, Ivy Beam, Splash, TP to Power, Scorched Earch, Gelid Barrage | - | 1600 | - |
 | Decimal | Mathematician | Telescope | Automaton's Artifice, Charge TP (Passive), Target HP3, Target HP4, Target HP5, Assist TP0, Target Height 5+ | 1600 | - | - |
 | Maxwell Trier | Dawnspear | Gungnir | Counter Stance, Triple Thrust, Run Through, Lance Hurl, Two Birds One Stone, Traverse, Revive | 750 | 1050 | - |