and does not like the idea of her becoming an adventurer. Her nickname is Ceci. She is playable as a DLC Character. Gino Knab Totori's childhood friend. He trains every day, hoping to become an adventurer with Totori. Melvia Siebel Ceci's childhood friend and an experienced adventurer. She agrees to watch over and protect Totori on adventures. She is extremely powerful, well known in Alanya for her freakish strength. Mimi Houllier von Schwarzlang A young noble girl who also aspires to be an adventurer. She is very proud and considers Totori her rival. Rorolina Frixell Known as simply Rorona, she is the titular protagonist of the preceding installment – Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland – and Totori's alchemy teacher. She, Totori, and her teacher Astrid are the only known alchemists. She appeared at Totori and Ceci's doorstep, passed out from hunger, and, after destroying their house with a failed synthesis, became Totori's teacher. After hearing Totori's story of her mother, she decides to help Totori's endeavors. Sterkenburg Cranach Known as Sterk, he is a retired knight who is searching for the king of Arland while protecting Arland and novice adventurers from monsters at the same time. He frightens many characters with his face, even Rorona, who has known him for years. He is currently searching for Gio, the King of Arland, and helping Totori on the side. Marc McBrine An eccentric scientist with an interest in inventions and children. He comes off very aloof and abrasive due to his zealous pursuit of science. Cordelia von Feuerbach Rorona's childhood friend who works at the Adventurer's Guild in Arland. She is more mature now and also helps Totori by finding information on her mother's whereabouts. She still gets angry when people comment on her height (since she hasn't grown an inch since the first game). She is playable as a DLC Character. Guid Helmold Totori's father. He is barely noticed by his daughters, having very little presence, and rarely shows emotion. Release It was first released on PlayStation 3 in Japan on June 24, 2010 in a standard and premium edition. The premium edition comes in an oversized box with a limited edition crystal paperweight. The PlayStation 3 version was localized by NIS America, and released on September 27, 2011 in North American territories, September 30, 2011 in Europe, and October 6, 2011 in Australia. In North America, a premium edition