One of the game's two protagonists. Chrom is the prince of the Halidom of Ylisse, younger brother of Exalt Emmeryn. He is the inheritor of Falchion, a legendary blade that once sealed away the Fell Dragon. To protect Ylisse, he leads a group of peacekeepers known as the Shepherds. With friends like Robin at his side, he confronts a dangerous enemy conspiracy that threatens to shake the world to its very foundations.

One of the game's two protagonists. Discovered by Chrom and Lissa, of the Halidom of Ylisse, collapsed and with no memory. Robin quickly makes friends with them, and upon joining the Shepherds discovers a strong aptitude for tactics—a talent that Chrom and his forces come to rely upon in battle.