Though Metaphor: ReFantazio's cast of characters are built on the premise of diversity, there is much in common between them. The tribal conflict in the United Kingdom of Euchronia has, in one way or another, shaped their lives, and as the protagonist learns more of their origins, it is clear that the difficulties of Metaphor's world are not lost on any of them. They are both similar and different, a theme that goes hand-in-hand with Metaphor's political premise and the motif of building bridges. This is seen most aptly through Heismay, whose years eclipse the rest of the team; he starts off defeated through his grief but ultimately strives to live on and make a difference in the hope of a better future.