Without even mentioning who you are, the guy will recruit himself onto the Shining Force-and it's a good thing, too! He's got both physical strength and healing powers. Talk to the guy on the left side of the outside of the cabin. From your new location on the world map, head east to the cabin and enter. You will be automatically taken to the first battle, at which point, you should flee! When it's the hero's turn, walk down to the bottom-most square of the screen, and when asked, retreat. When finished in either case, head south and exit the town. You won't need to, most likely, but some medical herbs for your party members couldn't hurt. Now, purchase some supplies with the king's money.
Also, the old man joins your party to "advise" (annoy) you. Luke the WARR, Ken the KNT, Tao the MAGE, Lowe the HEAL, and Hans the ACHR will join your party after introducing themselves. The king ordered you to recruit party members, but they recruited themselves. Agree to take the mission (you want to start killing things, don't you?) and then walk south and exit the castle. Speak with Varios automatically (after walking far enough to the north), then speak to the king. When you're finished, head north and exit the town to enter the castle. Listen to his story, even if you don't care about it right now this will become vital later on in the game. Head to the east of the town and talk to the old man sitting at the pub.
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He'll run off and you'll be free to roam the area. Then, walk back down the stairs and talk to Varios, and finally, back up to Lowe once more. Once you can move, walk up the stairs and talk to Lowe, who automatically approaches and blocks your path. The game begins with the hero, Max's, return to consciousness after being defeated by Lord Varios. New Force Members: Luke, Tao, Ken, Hans, Lowe, Gong