I remember playing this game years ago. It starts off with the hero's friend being accused of stealing something. THe hero sneaks his friend out of town in a trash can. I seems like there was also a girl that was the thief.

Does anyone know the name of this game. I think there was a sequel to it.

Thanks

is it called'gay adventures of a thief'

Sounds like you are looking for Breath of Fire II
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breath_of_Fire_II