The roster covers every released numbered main-series entry from Dragon Quest through Dragon Quest XI, using each original release as one game. It excludes remakes, expanded editions, spinoffs, compilations, mobile titles, and the unreleased Dragon Quest XII. The roster covers 24 recognizable heroes, companions, villains, rulers, and mascots from the released numbered games. It excludes minor characters and most party members, monsters, and NPCs. Name the games and characters, place the games in release-year order, identify character art, and tackle real trivia. Source: Wikidata (series membership P179/P527, release dates P577), corroborated against Wikipedia.