Toshi

Toshi is a bard found in Empath Abbey in Ultima V.

Toshi was a student at the Abbey during the Avatar's visit, who was trying to learn more of the principle of Love, and how Love can exist with all the evil in Britannia. Toshi offers to join the Avatar on the quest against Blackthorn.

Ultima V: Lazarus
In Ulitma V: Lazarus, Toshi explained how he had previously traveled to the Lycaeum to learn about Truth and to Serpent's Hold to learn about Courage before finally traveling to Empathy Abbey. There, upon meeting Julia, he constantly asked her for tales of her adventures with the Avatar during the Age of Enlightenment. If Julia should join the Avatar, he admitted that he was relieved to see her gone, since her departure would remove a great deal of stress from Lord Michael, the head of the Abbey.

Strategy
Because of his low starting Health Points (30), Toshi is often seen as a weak companion.

On the other hand, he has one of the highest dexterity values in the video game (21). Therefore, he can be useful if equipped with a ranged weapon and put in the back row.

Finally, having a low starting Level (1), he has the potential for a good and fast growth.

Trivia

 * Toshi was named after Origin employee Toshi Morita, who worked on the Apple version of Ultima V.
 * Toshi was voiced by Cody Ellsworth in the fan remake Ultima V: Lazarus.