Jack Van Burace was once known as Garrett Stampede, the Vambrace of the Fenril Knights of Arctica Castle. When that castle was assaulted by demons led by Zeikfried, he is saved by the delaying tactics of the Sword Princess Elmina. Realizing his true feelings for her only after her loss, and losing all that he had known in the attack, swore vengeance on the demons and became a wanderer. The character of Jack represents 'Courage' in the game's narrative.