Check your Event Rank in the menu. If you have progressed too far by grinding battles, certain NPCs may have already left their locations.
: You can now carry over almost everything—HP, BP, attributes, techniques, and even Event Rank (ER). The updates refined the "Carry Over" menu to give you granular control over what stays and what resets. Romancing-SaGa-Minstrel-Song-Remastered-Update_...
Are you trying to find a guide for the like Aldora's? Check your Event Rank in the menu
Are you experiencing a after a recent download? The updates refined the "Carry Over" menu to
: Once the clock hits a certain point (ER), quests become available or—more dangerously—expire.
: The update added an ER Progress Bar in the menu. In the original PS2 version, this was hidden, often leading to players missing 50% of the game's content by accident. Possible Troubleshooting