Chaz and Rika may be one of the most common romantic pairings brought to mind when thinking of
Phantasy Star IV, but these sketches use a different angle. Chaz's depiction here is that of a younger boy who had yet to met his future mentor, Alys. This is how
Phantasy Star IV's designers envisioned Chaz to look three years prior to the game, when he was the ringleader of a gang of young thieves. When this era of his life was portrayed in
Phantasy Star Memorial Drama CD, he was redesigned. Contrasted with the somber young man is a very happy glimpse at his future love.