Astrid Zexis and Esty Dee, who both appeared but were not playable in the original version of Atelier Rorona, will be playable in New Atelier Rorona, a Famitsu.com preview reveals.

Astrid (left) is known as the greatest alchemist in Arland and the teacher to main character Rorolina Frixell. Her abilities are unknown. Esty (right) is the receptionist at the Adventurer’s Guild who hears the requests and complaints of the city’s people. She supports Rorona with her dagger techniques.

In related news, the Famitsu preview also reveals the game’s new chapter, which sees Atelier Totori and Meruru stars Totori and Meruru travel through time to visit Rorona, will be unlocked after the main story is cleared.

New Atelier Rorona: The Origin Story of the Alchemist of Arland is due out for PlayStation 3 and PS Vita in Japan on November 21.