Wagon

The wagon is a mechanic first introduced in Dragon Quest IV that facilitates larger parties. Since only four characters can be in the active "battle" party at one time, once the party grows to more than that the rest can wait in the wagon until switched in. Up to four characters can ride in the wagon. Where the wagon is available, the player can rearrange the party any time. The wagon is not typically available in caves, dungeons, or castles, preventing the player from having anything to fall back on if his characters run low and forcing him to make due with what he currently has at his disposal; however, some items such as the Baron's Bugle can summon it. Additional characters can be stored in Luisa's Tavern.