Richter Abend (リヒター・アーベント Rihitaa Aabento?) is a character in Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World. During the game his partner is Aqua, the Centurion of Water.
Richter helps Emil from some bullies in Luin, with the words: "Courage is the magic that turns dream into reality." Although irritated by Emil's weak personality, he agrees to teach him some swordsmanship. However, he quickly turns out to be after Marta's life, making him Emil's enemy.