Shujinkou Yuusha, known as the Hero or 'Yuusha' in Japanese, is the primary protagonist in the original Dragon Quest series. As the player character, Shujinkou embarks on a journey to save the world from evil forces, typically confronting the Dragonlord. Though the character’s name is customizable by players, 'Shujinkou' (meaning protagonist) and 'Yuusha' (meaning hero) are often used as placeholders. The character is renowned for their bravery, leadership, and unwavering determination to restore peace to the realm.