The first round of downloadable content for Atelier Meruru: Alchemist of Arland 3 hits Japan today. Gust Corporation is releasing three new playable characters and a new location. The characters cost 500 yen a piece, but the location is available free of charge.

The new characters are:

Fuana – Meruru’s friend and shop owner. She uses a boomerang in battle.

Meruru’s friend and shop owner. She uses a boomerang in battle. Rufes Falken – Meruru’s steward. He uses a whip as his primary weapon, but will use his fists if necessary.

Meruru’s steward. He uses a whip as his primary weapon, but will use his fists if necessary. Pamela – Uses an umbreall as her weapon.

The new location, which Meruru is told of by Fuana, is called “Makina.” There you’ll find new items and powerful new enemies.

Screenshots of the new characters and location can be seen at the gallery.

Thanks, Andriasang.