Jon Talbain (known as Gallon in Japan) is a werewolf and a character from the Darkstalkers video game franchise. He is one of the few non-evil characters in the series, although as a werewolf he is governed primarily by furious animal instinct.
Background[]
Video game canon[]
Jon was born to a human mother and werewolf father. His mother died shortly after giving birth to him, and Jon had no contact with his father. Although he was alone, he had lived a peaceful life as a human. Then, one full-moon night, the beast within him awoke and he turned into a werewolf. The transformation caused him to be shunned from human society. Though shocked by discovering he was a Darkstalker, Talbain harboured no animosity towards his parents, whom had never been a part of his life. Talbain cursed his fate, but was determined not to let the his primal instincts consume him. Following his inner voice, he devoted himself to fighting and pushing himself past his limits, believing that if he retained his inner humanity, he might regain his physical humanity as well.
After Pyron was defeated, Talbain's curse was lifted and he regained his human form. Despite this, the adults of society still rejected him, and he found acceptance only amongst children. Although he sustained his human form for many years, he often felt that the beast still lurked within him. One day, he heard a voice in the back of his mind and he turned into a werewolf once again. It was then that Talbain discovered it would be impossible for him to be rid of his curse.
During the battles in Majigen, Talbain came face to face with his internal darkness in the form of an evil version of himself, Dark Talbain. After defeating his malevolent doppelganger, Jon was finally able to accept his "curse" and resolved to live his life as a wolf. Regardless of this, he retained his humanity, and showed great compassion for children, even caring for two orphans.
UDON comics[]
In issue three of the UDON comic series, Jon crosses paths with Felicia during his journey, and the two engage in a discussion about the possibility of humans accepting the existence of Darkstalkers. Jon argues that such acceptance is impossible, while Felicia counters that human resistance is merely a "bump in the road," believing that one day humans and Darkstalkers will coexist peacefully. Felicia then persuades Talbain to join her on a journey to show him that not all humans are hostile. Together, they visit the orphanage where Felicia grew up, hoping to prove her point.
Moveset[]
- Beast Cannon
- Climb Laser
- Wild Circular
- Million Flicker
- Dragon Cannon
- Mirage Body