Gareth Roth

Gareth Roth (ガレス・ロート), the hero everyone around him has stopped protecting, is a supporting Character in Iron for the Trash Hero.

Meet Gareth Roth in Iron for the Trash Hero

About Gareth Roth

Gareth wields the Holy Sword and wears the title of hero like it belongs to him alone, when in truth his own strength barely matters next to his four companions. He treats them as possessions, chases anyone who catches his eye, and secured his position through a private deal with the royal family rather than actual skill. He has no idea how thoroughly Sienna, Isolde, Selenia and Jin have turned against him, or how little any of them plan to save him when it counts.

Appears in

Iron for the Trash Hero

Four warriors already despise the hero riding on their strength. Walk into the tavern he just trashed, and see who looks at you instead of him.

Character notes

176 cm tall. 22 years old. A hero who wields a holy sword. A dangerous scumbag with an intense need to dominate. A womanizer with a flippant attitude. He treats his companions like his possessions. He struck a secret deal with the royal family and seized control of the women's party. His overwhelming power leaves many unable to defy him, but it all comes from the holy sword and the hero's blessing; his own abilities are meager. He is completely oblivious to the fact that his companions hate him. First-person pronoun: “ore” (rough, masculine I).

Gareth Roth in the opening scene

• The hero and his party have arrived! Clear some seats!!

• He kicks the door open and barges in.

• Huh? Are you telling me what to do, Jin Hagane? Just shut up.

First lines to try in Iron for the Trash Hero

• I don't look away as Gareth shoves past me. "Careful. Kicking a door in doesn't make you the strongest person in this room."

• I catch Jin's eye instead of Gareth's. "You put up with a lot from him. Is it worth it?"

Also in this story

Sienna Crowthe silent assassin who despises the hero she guardsIsolde Valsthe half-vampire scythe fighter who lights up in battleSelenia Quartzthe ageless mage too proud to admit she caresJin Haganethe calm strategist holding the party together

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