Many unique individuals reside in Hyrule and the lands beyond. Some of these beings are kind and generous; others are cowardly or cruel. Link encounters lots of new faces over the course of his adventure, and a few familiar ones as well. Here we detail each of the characters he meets.
Ashei
She is around 24–25 years old, and one of the members of the resistance. Her father was a soldier for the Hyrule royal family, but he left the kingdom due to trouble with a superior. She has learned combat skills from her father, and hearing the gossip that the Hylian soldiers are weak and powerless, she decides to visit the kingdom. Currently, she’s studying about a small tribe of Yeti that inhabit Snowpeak mountain. Stronger than most men, with a slender physique, Ashei is a cavalier, but quiet. She favors strong, muscular men as companions.
Auru
Between 60 and 70, Auru is a senior member of the resistance, a group of people seeking to restore the kingdom. Auru used to be the royal family’s tutor, then he retired and kept his distance. He recognized that something unsettling was occurring, so he came back to offer his aid. He knows about the royal family, and their past history with an ultimately evil entity called Ganondorf. Though aged, Auru remains in good physical condition and is a very skillful fellow.
Barnes
He’s somewhere between 30 and 40 years old. He lives in Kakariko Village and runs a bomb shop. Barnes is quick to panic and has a blabbermouth, speaking first and thinking about it later. This sometimes annoys Renado, but Barnes is a jovial fellow and fine jester.
Beth
One of the young girls (between 8 and 11 years old) in Link’s village, she is the daughter of Hanch and Sera. Too grown-up, she’s a sassy madam, and she thinks the other children in the village are babies. She has a crush on you, and she also dreams of a city life, away from all these goats.
Borville
Borville is the town’s medical doctor who has excellent credentials and is a regular at Telma’s Bar. Where he falters is his bedside manner. He has stormed out of the bar when he was summoned to diagnose a problem with a Zora prince; these aren’t his specialty! Some say his rudeness to all his patients is actually a defense mechanism and that he’s really a coward.
Charlo
Charlo stands near the goat pens and collects donations and offers devotions for a charge. Some think this is some kind of scam, but to those with deep pockets, he offers a special reward….
Chudley
About 30 years old, Chudley runs a very swanky store in Castle Town. He looks down on you as if you’re simply too common to be coming into an emporium as elegant as his. If you’re one of the Hyrule high rollers, though, he’s a simpering fool.
Colin
The son of Rusl and Uli, Colin is between 7 and 10 years old. He is meek, mild, and timid, but good-natured, like his parents. The other village children look down on him. He adores both you and Ilia, and he follows her wherever she goes.
Coro
A gatekeeper living in a cottage and eking out a subsistence in the woods, Coro is content with his primitive surroundings. He’s between 15 and 16, and he loves the animals and birds of the woodland. City dwellers refer to him as a “bumpkin.” Coro is the younger brother of Iza and the older brother of Hena. He’s a little timid, but jocular.
Darbus
Leader of the loincloth-wearing rock creatures known as Gorons, Darbus is a towering and muscular figure. Although he has strength unimaginable to most humans, he is on friendly terms with the nearby villages and wishes to create a joint society with them. At least this was his goal until a king named Zant transformed him. Darbus is between 30 and 40 years old.
Eldin
The embodiment of the land of Eldin, this magical spirit takes the form of a bird and resides in the spring near Kakariko Village. It seeks the light.
Epona
Link’s favorite horse, Epona has been an integral part of your adventures in the past, but she’s now the favored steed for rounding up wayward goats at the pasture you tend with Fado. Epona is resilient but sometimes restless, until Ilia soothes her.
Fado
A friend of yours and around your age (about 17), Fado works with you in the same farmhouse. Fado is an easygoing, down-to-earth type of fellow, but he has a somewhat childish side and sometimes goads you into reckless behavior, before receiving a scolding from Ilia.
Falbi:
Somewhere between 20 and 30 years old, Falbi is a former circus member and is very tall, especially compared to the short Fyer down below. He’s begun a small business awarding fabulous prizes for those who can grab a Cucco by the legs and pilot it to a small platform down on Lake Hylia. Overly cheerful, he loves to gesticulate wildly and coax customers in for a ride.
Faron
The embodiment of the land of Faron, this magical spirit takes the form of a monkey and resides in the spring near Faron Woods. It seeks the light.
Fyer
Although he looks much older, Fyer is between 20 and 30 years old and is a former member of the circus. Short, hunched, and lazy-looking, he’s recently started his own small business firing folks from a cannon, although there’s limited potential on the floor of the lake! He’s a great mechanic, however, and specializes in rebuilding old cannons.
Ganondorf
A leader (and demon thief) of a band of thieves who invaded Hyrule to hold dominion over the Sacred Realm, Ganondorf was a powerful magician who used his abilities to thwart and terrify. But he was blind to danger, and was subdued, and brought to justice. However, by some divine prank, Ganondorf had been blessed with the chosen power of the gods, and breaking free of imprisonment, he escaped into the Twilight world. There, his vile influence grew, eventually consuming those without the courage or wisdom to see through his falsehood, just as it had in the world of Light.
Gengle
Jovani’s cat is his best friend, but Jovani’s greed has turned the feline into a cat-sized rock of gold, now perched on his head. The other cats in town are worried about where Gengle’s got to. Gengle is immobile, but knows he wants to rid himself and his master of all riches as soon as possible!
Gor Amoto
Incredibly ancient, Gor Amoto appears to you only briefly. Shaky, and emitting steam from his head and back, he is the fourth most powerful elder in Goron society. He is easygoing and short, and he carries a device to help you on your way.
Gor Coron
Gor Coron is an ancient Goron, and the most important elder of the four senior Gorons living within Death Mountain. He is responsible for isolating his tribe from the humans of the village below, as he doesn’t wish them to know the fate of their tribal leader, Darbus. Gor Coron partakes in wrestling to judge strength, and he opens his heart to you after your victory. He is easygoing, but he speaks quickly and vigorously, commanding fear and respect from his brethren.
Gor Ebizo
Countless years have rendered the long-haired Gor Ebizo old and frail. He is the second most powerful elder in Goron society. He is also easygoing and short, and he carries a device you need to assemble. His fondest wish, is to work with some type of young entrepreneur selling wares to adventurers. Perhaps his wish will come true some day.
Gor Liggs
Another old Goron is the third most important one, Gor Liggs, who spends his time listening to trancelike, melodic beats in his meditation chamber. He doesn’t take life too seriously and is a mellow fellow, but his attitude shows he has had fascinating life experiences. He believes in one love and in the potent healing powers of Hot Springs Water.
Gorons
Living in the Death Mountain area are hard-as-stone creatures with incredibly thick and tough hides adorned with multiple ceremonial tattoos. They usually mine and sell trinkets down in the Kakariko Village. After the twilight descended, the Gorons have refused to deal with humans and have blocked off communication.
Great Fairy
A magical creature born of purity and light, the Great Fairy exists to support those who cast aside fear and demonstrate their courage through deeds of selfless valor. Residing within the Gerudo Desert, the Great Fairy has fashioned a harrowing Cave of Ordeals, in which the bravery of those who would seek her aid is put to the ultimate test.
Hanch
Beth’s father and Sera’s husband, the dejected-looking Hanch is between 30 and 40 years old. He runs the only commodity shop in the village. He has a meek and timid demeanor and cannot oppose his overbearing wife. He seems to be slightly unlucky.
Hena
Hena is between 10 and 20 years old and is sister to Iza and Coro. She takes an active and healthy enjoyment in fishing, caring for fish in her tank, keeping a photographic record of the largest past catches, and renting out boats (and her advice) to those who wish to fish!
Hero’s Shade
A spirit covered in armor, the Hero’s Shade lives in a visionary world and teaches the art of weapon-play to you. He talks politely and classically, like an old-fashioned master of the sword.
Hylian Soldiers
These soldiers comprise the military force that protects the kingdom of Hyrule. They have fought bravely in the past, but once the kingdom fell to the twilight, the soldiers became fractured. You’ll encounter sorrowful mourners, cowardly quitters, and the brave knights who still wait for a hero to rise.
Ilia
An attractive young woman of about 16 years, Ilia is the charming daughter of Bo, the mayor of Ordon Village. Beloved by all who know her and fast friends with Link, Ilia is always cheerful and active. Even after falling victim to severe memory loss, Ilia’s kind and gentle nature never changes.
Impaz
About 70 years old, Impaz is an aged woman living in fear in the hidden village where Ilia was locked away. It comes to pass that Impaz played a part in freeing Ilia. Impaz is the last of her tribe, which used to live in this village. She is kind and speaks with a thin but firm voice. She thanks you profusely for saving her.
Iza
In her 30s, Iza is the eldest of three children. Coro and Hena are her siblings. She runs a boat rental shop in the usually wild rapids of the Upper Zora’s River. She is frank and open-hearted but is rather gruff.
Jaggle
The father of Talo and Malo and Pergie’s husband, he lives in your village and is in his 30s. He’s a farmer, although he frequently works on his hobby: crafting items out of wood. A strong-headed but laid-back fellow, Jaggle doesn’t care about the details, and neglects his duties to take a nap.
Jovani
About 40 years old, Jovani made a deal that was shortsighted and greedy, and sold his soul to an evil spirit, which has rendered him (and his cat) immobile. He asks you to reclaim his soul from the Poes. He hopes his girlfriend will still remember him!
Kili, Hanna, and Misha
These three 10-year-old girls are always out in a group, and they’re all in love with the same boy. Whoever can muster the nerve to complete the challenges inside the tent will win a fabulous prize!
Lanayru
The embodiment of the land of Lanayru, this magical spirit takes the form of a snake and resides in the spring near Lake Hylia. It seeks the light.
Link
You’re a young man who is around 17 years old. You are a wrangler in a quiet village tucked away in the Ordon Woods, in a far corner of the kingdom of Hyrule. Away from Castle Town, you lead a quiet life and are a constant source of amusement among the village children. You are cheerful and truthful, but with a mischievous side, and you’re often admonished by Ilia, your childhood friend and daughter of the village mayor.
Louise
A Persian cat and resident of Telma’s Bar, Louise is spoiled by her owner, Telma. But she’s always a pleasant kitty and could be a great ally if you could speak to her in an animal tongue.
Luda
About 10 or 12 years old, she is the daughter of Renado of Kakariko Village. Luda is compliant, polite, and reliable, and she acts very mature for her age. She is the most grown-up of the children. Like Renado, she enjoys taking care of children such as Colin.
Madame Fanadi
Somewhere between 40 and 50 years old (even Fanadi herself is unsure, despite her supposed powers), Fanadi sits in her mansion, waiting for patrons to cross her palm with Rupees before she recalls some mostly dubious information for them. However, she can sometimes be accurate, if you can understand the doublespeak she mutters!
Malo
The youngest boy in your village, Malo is the child of Jaggle and Pergie, and Talo’s brother. Oddly mature, especially when compared to his overly excitable brother, Malo is only around 4–6 years old. He seldom speaks, but when he does, he speaks incisively and sternly as if he were an adult. Malo is a true champion of commerce and hopes to run a successful store one day.
Malver
Things change quite drastically at the Chudley’s Emporium after Malo takes ownership and opens his Malo Mart Castle Branch. Prices plummet, folks are more cheery, and the formerly-pretentious shopkeep, Chudley, changes his entire image; he even changes his name! Now going by the handle of Malver, Malo Mart Castle Branch’s #1 salesperson just lives to see his customers smile.
Mayor Bo
A portly but muscular fellow in his mid 40s, Bo is the mayor of this hamlet and the father of Ilia. He has personally chosen you as an envoy to send into the kingdom to befriend the neighboring villages and countries. He cherishes you as if you were his own son. Although appearing organized, he’s a little scatterbrained, which can cause arguments with Ilia.
Midna
A genie-like imp with a childish proportion, only four feet high. She is arrogant and scornful to you and seems to be seething with anger at an injustice inflicted upon her by evil and unknown forces. She is somehow linked to the strange twilight that has descended upon the land. What are Midna’s real secrets? Who is she really?
Oocca
You’d swear Ooccoo must be one-of-a-kind—you may even pray it—but you’d be wrong! Ooccoo is just one of an entire race of beings called Oocca, who live high above the clouds of Hyrule, in the spectacular City in the Sky. The Oocca have fallen under hard times ever since Zant’s evil goons took over their city. Work with them and see what you can do to set things right.
Ooccoo
Although it’s difficult to tell, Ooccoo seems around 40 years old. She lived in a great city in the sky, but she fell to Hyrule after strange events befell her home. She is hoping to find something she lost. Although she’s short, with baleful eyes, she’s friendly and has a great gift for you.
Ooccoo Jr.
The bodiless offspring of Ooccoo, Ooccoo Jr. is a fledgling Oocca with mysterious magical abilities. When Link needs to quickly exit a dungeon, all he needs to do is speak with Ooccoo; Ooccoo Jr. then appears and whisks Link away so the brave lad can restock his items and equipment.
Ordona
The embodiment of the land of Ordona, this magical spirit takes the form of a goat and resides in the spring near Ordon Village. It seeks the light.
Pergie
The mother of Talo and Malo, Pergie is married to Jaggle and is in her 30s. Due to her slothful husband, she’s always working and constantly struggling to deal with her mischievous sons. But, although she’s tough, she loves and supports her brood.
Plumm
A female myna bird that works hard at her balloon-popping attraction, which she invites only those in wolf form to see. Plumm appears at two spots in Lake Hylia, ready to take your money in exchange for a shot at this minigame. She’s great friends with Trill.
Postman
Onward to mail! Hyrule’s one and only Postman may seem like an odd fellow at first, but no one could be more dedicated to bringing folks their letters in a timely fashion. Lacking any means of transportation, the Postman runs about Hyrule Field on foot, carrying out his solemn duty; come rain, come sleet, or snow. Later in the adventure, Link spots the Postman catching breaks in a variety of unusual places, including Telma’s bar and the Elde Inn.
Prince Ralis
About 10 years old, this boy is part of the Zora tribe and was on a mission to deliver a message from the Zoras’ queen (his mother) to Princess Zelda when dark forces waylaid him. Ilia rescued him. He has received a fine upbringing and speaks politely. He is reliable but worries he won’t be able to fulfill his eventual destiny as the leader of the Zora tribe.
Princess Agitha
Around 10 years old, Agitha is a princess and lives alone in a tiny castle in town. She is an avid butterfly collector. She dresses in cutesy gothic fashions and firmly believes she is living in a fantasy world, where she’s the queen of the insects. She giggles, is excitable, and loves presents, especially if they’re creepy and crawly!
Princess Zelda
Princess Zelda is about 20 years old, and is the queen-in-waiting of Hyrule. Her kingdom was taken over by a strange man clad in shadow armor, who in exchange for the lives of her people, banished her to this castle. Zelda speaks with an intellectual and serene confidence, even in this darkest hour. She is strong and brave, and she would give up her life to bring peace to her kingdom. Like you, she has a strange power, known as the Triforce, that only a chosen one can achieve.
Purlo
About 20 years old, Purlo builds temporary, circus-style tents in Castle Town and attracts customers to his games. He speaks in a pretentious and slightly odd tone. Although he’s not obvious about it, his game is so difficult that he’s sure no one can claim the large money prize he offers.
Renado
Somewhere between 30 and 40 years old, Renado is the village shaman, or priest. He is Luda’s father. He hides the children from the darkness inside his sanctuary. He is always wise, calm, and collected. He possesses experience and grace, treating everyone evenly. He talks politely to everyone, even children and you. He is a kind-hearted soul.
Rusl
A resident of Ordon Village, where you also reside, Rusl is between 20 and 30 years old. He is pregnant Uli’s husband, and Colin’s father. Rusl has a frank personality, but he’s an honorable soul and many people think of him as the village leader. He is the only swordsman around. He regards you as his younger brother.
Rutela
When alive, she was between 20 and 30 years old. She and her king were executed by the mad king of shadows, named Zant, and her tribe was frozen in a deep, difficult-to-reach pool in the northern province that shares the tribe’s name. She is ethereal and elegant, and seeks help for her son.
Sages
Approximately 50 years old, but with a strange ethereal power masking their true age, there are seven sages of ancient times who succeeded in capturing the mad warrior magician known as Ganondorf. Executing him with a ceremonial blade, they attempt to keep the world of Hyrule at peace. They don’t possess physical bodies, and have graceful, poetic movements.
Sera
The mother of Beth and wife of Hanch, Sera is a rotund and jolly lady of 30-something years old. However, she can be unpleasant and haughty to her husband, Hanch. She loves her cat very much; in fact, many in the village say she treats her cat better than her husband.
Shad
Between 18 and 20 years old, Shad is another member of the resistance. He’s a handsome city boy, with glasses. When Shad was a child, his father (who was a butler with the royal family) told him a tale about a city floating in the sky. Since this time, Shad has studied about this city, and he realizes that a secret pertaining to its origin is somewhere under the graveyard in Kakariko Village. With the current terrors Hyrule faces, he believes the airborne people (the first Hylians to roam the land) could help the cause.
Soal
A small boy who makes a little cash by polishing shoes in the Castle Town streets. He’s making a good living since the celebrated store owner Chudley came to town with his exclusive wares and ludicrous prices!
Talo
He is between 8 and 11 years old, and shares similar features with his mother and father, Jaggle and Pergie. He’s Malo’s elder brother. Talo is a scamp who longs for a chance to receive sword-play instructions from you. Immature, even at this age, Talo also looks down on the shy Colin.
Telma
Between 30 and 40 years old, Telma runs a bar in Castle Town. She is bossy but obliging. With an unyielding spirit, Telma is actually the leader of a resistance force, a group that wants to restore the kingdom. She is hoping to find a worthy man to recruit to help her forces.
Trill
This intelligent myna bird, owned by Coro, watches over the unattended shop in the Faron Woods. Trill is friends with Plumm, another myna bird who lives somewhere near the great lake Hylia.
Twilis
A unique race of beings who reside within the Twilight world, the Twilis have been cursed by the wicked king of shadows, Zant. After succeeding in his treacherous coup on Princess Midna—the rightful ruler of the Twilight domain—Zant subjugated the Twilis, forcing the poor shadowlings to do his bidding. But because the worlds of Twilight and Light are so closely connected, Link may yet find a way to save these unfortunate souls.
Uli
The wife of Rusl and mother of Colin, Uli is in her 20s and heavily pregnant with the family’s second child. She is relaxed, affable, and beautiful, and she has an air of generosity and caring.
Yeta
Yeta is about 30 years old in Yeti years, and is the wife of Yeto. They both live in an old house, surrounded by snow. She recently received a present from her husband; a piece of an ornate mirror; and ever since she’s felt strange. Sometimes angry, sometimes tired, she isn’t her old self. She spends her time resting near the fire, and eating comfort food prepared by Yeto.
Yeto
About 40 years old, Yeto is a male yeti, with a massive frame. He is very cheerful and happy, and husband to Yeta. They both live in and old mansion on a remote and snowy clifftop. Yeto was out hiking one day, and found a shard of mirror. He didn’t know it was cursed, and gave it to Yeta, who has been feeling ill ever since. When you meet Yeto, he’s carrying a fish home, and hoping his cooking will improve Yeta’s health.
Zant
The false leader of the Twilight world and driving force behind its incursion into the world of Light, Zant is the self-proclaimed king of shadows who cursed Princess Midna and cast her out of her own realm. When Midna’s father—the true Twilit king—chose not to name Zant as his successor, the evil shadowling became maddened by an uncontrollable rage. He cried out in anguish to the gods, begging that his vengeance be granted. His plea was heard by a god of unholy power, who offered Zant the chance to fulfill his lust for supremacy.
The Zoras
An aquatic tribe of people with gills and lungs, the Zoras are a proud and ancient race, led by a beloved king and queen. Recently their lands have become embroiled in turmoil as their water supply has dwindled. Now full of melancholy, they wish for happier times.