The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

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This is a list of all characters that you will meet in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Read on to know the main and supporting characters that you will encounter in the game.

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Main Characters

Character	Details
Link and King of Red Lions	The Hero of Wind, Link uses the Wind Waker to control the wind and sail the seas on his mysterious boat (which is actually the King of Hyrule). Surprisingly, he seems to have an unnatural interest in figurines and has at last completed his collection! He is now the master of the Nintendo Gallery.
Tetra	Tetra seems bossy and strong willed, but she's actually quite kind. Orphaned at a young age, Tetra followed in her mother's footsteps, becoming a pirate and watching after her mother's gang of lovable swabbies. Tetra and her crew are in search of a legendary treasure hidden beneath the waves of the Great Sea.
Medli	Medli is Valoo's attendant, and as such puts incredible effort into everything she does. Even so, there are times when she seems to be spinning her wheels. Her greatest treasure is the harp that she carries on her back.
Makar	Makar is in charge of the musical performance at the ceremony held each year by the Koroks in the Forest Haven. The instrument he uses appears to be a cello, but it is actually a violin...
Ganondorf	The possessor of the Triforce of Power, Ganondorf controls many fell beasts. It is useless for Link to try to face him alone. He must look for an ally who can aid him in battle.
Princess Zelda	Princess Zelda is the legitimate heir to the Hyrulean royal family. She is actually the pirate Tetra.

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Supporting Characters

Supporting Characters
Outset Island		Windfall Island		Dragon Roost Island
Forest Haven			The Great Sea

Outset Island Characters

Character	Details
Abe	Abe is a family man who takes good care of his wife and two kids. In his younger days, his dashing good looks and baritone voice made him quite the ladies' man. Then one day, he was instantly smitten by a woman named Rose. Even though he was consistently rebuffed, he persisted and finally convinced Rose to marry him.
Aryll	Link's energetic younger sister is adored by all who meet her. Her current goal is to learn how to fetch water so she can help out her grandmother. Her most treasured belonging is a telescope bearing a drawing of a seagull.
Jabun	Jabun can only speak Hylian, so hardly anyone understands a word he says.
Joel	Joel's dream is to grow up as soon as he can so he can jump across boulders just like Link. Both he and his younger brother, Zill, distinctly resemble their father.
Link's Grandma	This kind old woman works hard to raise her two grandchildren. She's a very talented cook–her special Elixir Soup is sure to raise anyone's spirits. She also can be somewhat mischievous and enjoys playing the occasional prank on Link.
Mesa	Mesa performs his chores at very much his own pace. His vegetable patch is always full of weeds and he spends most of the year trying to clear it out. He's surprisingly timid and often can't fall asleep at night. He's currently looking for a wife.
Orca	In his younger days, Orca had hoped to be a swordsman, but he suffered a serious injury that ended that dream. He soon returned to Outset and became a fisherman. On a ledge on one wall of his house is a memento from his days of training with a blade. Orca is a lifelong bachelor.
Rose	The mother of Joel and Zill, Rose is a woman of refreshingly simple tastes...but she's a demanding mother. She has the bad habit of trying to laugh her way out of lies. Related Quest: Pig Side Quest
Sturgeon	Known as Outset's living encyclopedia, Sturgeon is quite wise, boasting an abnormally high IQ. He has extremely sensitive nerves–quite the opposite of his younger brother, Orca, who lives downstairs. Surprisingly, Sturgeon was an accomplished swordsman in his youth.
Sue-Belle	Sue-Belle was born and raised on Windfall, but she became concerned for the health of her grandfather, Sturgeon, so she decided to move to live with him on Outset Island. Morning, noon, and night, she fills vases with water and carries them on her head from the well to their house. Strangely enough, she actually enjoys the task.
Zill	Zill is a hyper-inquisitive young boy who speaks his thoughts as soon as they come to mind. He can often strike a nerve without realizing it. He likes to imitate his older brother, Joel. And strangely enough, it seems that he actually lets his nose run on purpose...

Outset Island Walkthrough

Windfall Island Characters

Character	Details
Ankle	Since being taught how to decipher maps by his older brother Tingle, Ankle has been supporting his good-for-nothing twin brother Knuckle. The only time he feels he can truly be himself is when he's tending to the Tingle Island flower garden.
Anton	The reason his second-favorite hobby is taking walks is because it keeps his legs in shape. He's had his eye on a certain young lady lately.
Beedle	Beedle's sales pitch is unmatched. He hopes to open a chain of trading posts where people can buy, sell, or trade anything.
Bomb-Master Cannon	Cannon is the world's only maker of bombs. He considers himself a magician with gunpowder and other explosives. His hairstyle is as unique as his talent.
Candy the Sailor	At first glance, Candy looks a little intimidating, but he's actually extremely kind and quite knowledgeable. He's always happy to share his knowledge, too. He's energetic and sort of a scamp for a seventeen-year-old.
Dampa the Sailor	Dampa recently got some pet pigs, and now they're all he can think about. He really confirms the old adage about pets and their owners...
David Jr.	Seventeen-year-old David Jr. set out to sea with dreams of finding the treasure of the Ghost Ship that his now-deceased father once saw. He gets seasick quite easily and was in just such a state when he awoke in a daze on Tingle Island. Ankle told him that 'self comes before wealth,' and he's been working in the tower ever since. He really hates the uniform.
Garrickson	He is constantly thinking of someone on a faraway island. He's apparently a very passionate man, and he has a very hip sense of fashion.
Gillian	Gillian manages the cafe in place of her now-ill father. It seems she once had a boyfriend, but that info is TOP SECRET!
Gossack	There isn't much to say about Gossack.
Gummy the Sailor	No one knows where he gets his spending money from, but this nifty sailor spends night after night unwinding at the auction.
Kamo	Ever the romantic, Kamo loves to gaze at the night sky. He and his dear friend Linda were once classmates at Mrs. Marie's School
Kane the Sailor	Long ago, Kane longed to be an artist or a sculptor, but circumstances in his home life forced him to become a sailor. He's still critical of all artistic expression, though.
Kreeb	This young guy's trademark is his yellow hat. He seems to have an unusual interest in the town's ferris wheel and lighthouse.
Linda	Lately, her childhood friend, the delicate Kamo, has become smitten with her, but she's apparently completely oblivious to his feelings.
Maggie	Maggie was dirt-poor before being kidnapped and held captive in the Forsaken Fortress. She's quite popular with all boys... but she prefers 'wild' boys over all others. Lately she has taken to writing poems and will soon be publishing one entitled A Woman's Heart is Blue.
Maggie's Father	Surprisingly, Maggie's father is quite confident that he is the epitome of fashion. It would probably be more accurate to say that the clothes he wears are 'distinct'. He seems to especially like vintage clothes and jewelry.
Mila	This poor girl was filthy rich until she got rescued from her prison in the Forsaken Fortress. Now that her family has fallen on hard times, she works for the shop on Windfall Island to help ease their hardship.
Mila's Father	His hobby was once collecting expensive vases, but unfortunately, they were the kind of vase one wants to break as soon as one catches sight of them. Those who did and were forced to compensate him for his loss were said to regret it afterward.
Minenco	This former beauty became famous after being dubbed Miss Windfall Island...about forty years ago. There isn't a younger woman who could take that title away.
Missy	She's just an ordinary elderly woman.
Pompie and Vera	Pompie and Vera are the town's most talkative pair of ladies, and they are always spreading idle gossip. Lately they've been obsessed with Lenzo.
Potova and Joanna	These two girls are talented at hitting on island rumors, seemingly without any tips or advice from others. Children can be really frightening sometimes.
Sam	He thinks that a little composure is of the utmost importance in life. Sam's a card-carrying member of the Joyous Volunteer Association.
The Joyful Teacher, Mrs. Marie	This year marks the twentieth year this splendid individual has worked as Windfall's school teacher. Her hobby is collecting Joy Pendants. Her goal in life is to raise unique and creative students. The most unique thing she's ever created is her own hairstyle. Related Quest: Killer Bees Hide-and-Seek
The Pictographer, Lenzo	Lenzo is a famed pictographer known to all. His mysterious personality is quite popular with the ladies in town. Related Quest: Pictograph Side Quest
The Potion Master, Doc Bandam	Doc Bandam spends his days researching ChuChus in his potion shop. He visits Pawprint Island now and then to collect the Chu Jelly he uses to make his potions. He considers himself a potion artist, and like an artist, he's quite whimsical.
The Shop Guru, Zunari	Zunari can be found in his shop, wearing the beloved hood that his mother made for him. He keeps a great treasure in his safe there. On a side note, he turns forty this year, and is now recruiting for a wife. Related Quest: Trading Sequence
Tott	This young fellow dreams of becoming a professional dancer. He dances before a strange stone monument day and night. This smooth dancer may still be practicing, but he's also recruiting for a partner!
Windfall's Gang of Boys, The Killer Bees	This small gang of four calls itself the Killer Bees. Starting from the left, the members are: The leader, Ivan: A very talented and reliable leader. Leave all tree climbing to him. Jin, the fox: Ivan's quick-witted adviser. His wry insults can be hard to take. Jan, the blue-hair: Uses his innocent looks to avert trouble. He's the Killer Bee's thug. The pig-nosed, Jun-Roberto: Secretly aims to be the next gang leader. He was raised in a bourgeois family and has developed into a terrible little tyrant. When these four are together, they fear absolutely nothing!

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Dragon Roost Island Characters

Character	Details
Baito	Baito is very earnest when it comes to mastering a job. He often misses his mother and gets homesick, which can be quite hard on him. He wants to be like Link.
Basht and Bisht	Being extremely honest and sincere Ritos, they were chosen to be the island's police force. When you talk to them, they speak frankly about events on the island.
Hoskit	His biggest worry is getting a present for his girlfriend. He looks quite easy-going, but he's always thinking of his girlfriend. He values his friends tremendously.
Ilari	Ilari is quite kind as long as he's composed, but when things don't go well, he quickly grows impatient and can get rough with his speech. He apparently has a hard time remembering people's faces...
Koboli	Koboli is the third generation in a family of postmen, but rumor has it that an ancestor of his in an age gone by was also a postman...
Kogoli	He always seems to be worrying about the state of the island, but no one has ever seen him working to improve it...
Komali	Komali had very little confidence in himself and thus closed himself off from the world outside his tribe's aerie. With just a little help from Link, though, he has regained his confidence and has at last begun to show signs of being a confident and mature Rito adult.
Laruto	Long, long ago, the Zora sage, Laruto, offered up her prayers in the Earth Temple so that the Master Sword would continue to house the power to repel evil.
Namali	Namali doesn't really have any distinct characteristics per se...
Obli	Obli has such an unhealthy obsession with the Ritos that he's begun dressing as a Rito and running the famed Bird-Man Contest. He's the older of the laudable brothers who host the contest.
Pashli	For reasons unknown, Pashli's always busy.
Quill the Postman	Quill has courage, if nothing else. He is admired by his fellow Rito and the chieftain places great trust in him.
Skett and Akoot	Skett and Akoot are said to be the number-one and number-two Ritos when it comes to talent and strength, which is why they are the chieftain's guards. The reason they get along so well is because they are childhood friends. Their style of speech can be considered somewhat antiquated.
The Rito Chieftain	The chieftain is a very gifted leader who is adored by his people. Due to his position, he must be strict with his relations, but as with any father, he worries about his son.
Valoo	Valoo has lived on Dragon Roost Island and protected the Ritos since long, long ago. He has a habit of speaking only Hylian, which only his attendant, Medli, grasps.
Willi	Willi used to be a very average carpenter on Windfall. He so longed to soar the skies that he began dressing as a Rito. He's the younger of a laudable pair of siblings.
Zephos and Cyclos	Zephos and Cyclos are two light-hearted deities who teach Link the Wind's Requiem and the Ballad of Gales.

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Forest Haven Characters

Character	Details
Aldo	After the annual ceremony in the Forest Haven, Aldo flies off to a distant part of the world to sow tree seeds and raise new patches of forest. He's responsible for the forest on an island one square east of the Forest Haven.
Carlov	With unmatched talent, he is the world's greatest sculptor. It's said the reason he won't let anyone watch him sculpt is because he does so in his underwear. Lately, his club has been losing membership because he hasn't done anything cool with it, but as long as Link hangs around, everything will be all right!
Deku Tree	The Deku Tree is both an earth spirit and the guardian of the forest. He has lived for many long years, so his wisdom is vast. However, since his roots run deep into the earth, he cannot move. As a result, he is often afflicted by parasitic enemies... Related Quest: Korok Tree Side Quest
Drona	After the annual ceremony in the Forest Haven, Drona flies off to a distant part of the world to sow tree seeds and raise new patches of forest. He is responsible for the forest on an island one square west and one square north of the Forest Haven.
Elma	After the annual ceremony in the Forest Haven, Elma flies off to a distant part of the world to sow tree seeds and raise new patches of forest. He is responsible for the forest on an island five squares west and one square north of the Forest Haven.
Fado	Long, long ago the Kokiri sage, Fado, offered up his prayers in the Wind Temple so that the Master Sword would continue to house the power to repel evil.
Hollo	Even after the Korok ceremony, Hollo remains in the Forest Haven researching potion making. He'll make a potion that replenishes both life energy and magic power for you if you bring him Boko Baba seeds. Onjalla! Manjalla! CHO-WAY!
Irch	After the annual ceremony in the Forest Haven, Irch flies off to a distant part of the world to sow tree seeds and raise new patches of forest. He is responsible for the forest on an island three squares west of the Forest Haven.
Linder	After the annual ceremony in the Forest Haven, Linder flies off to a distant part of the world to sow tree seeds and raise new patches of forest. He is responsible for the forest on an island four squares west and two squares north of the Forest Haven.
Manny	He used to always sit at home and rarely go outside, but his passion for the Nintendo Gallery kept him moving and he finally earned membership in it.
Oakin	After the annual ceremony in the Forest Haven, Oakin flies off to a distant part of the world to sow tree seeds and raise new patches of forest. He is responsible for the forest on an island four squares west and five squares north of the Forest Haven.
Olivio	After the annual ceremony in the Forest Haven, Olivio flies off to a distant part of the world to sow tree seeds and raise new patches of forest. He's responsible for the forest on an island one square west and three squares north of the Forest Haven.
Rown	After the annual ceremony in the Forest Haven, Rown flies off to a distant part of the world to sow tree seeds and raise new patches of forest. He is responsible for the forest on an island four squares west and four squares north of the Forest Haven.

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The Great Sea Characters

Character	Details
Fishman	Apparently, these fish were aided long ago by the King of Red Lions, which is why they're now willing to offer Link valuable information. Unfortunately, much of their information is off the mark. For many long years they have suffered from stiff necks, but none of them know how to cure it.
Gonzo	Leader of Tetra's family of pirates, Gonzo seems to be quite strong...but he cries at the drop of a hat.
Great Fairy	The seven Great Fairies who are destined to aid the Great Hero by increasing his powers are hiding in seven different reaches of the Great Sea.
King of Hyrule	The King of Hyrule was unable to protect his kingdom from evil and left its fate up to the gods. The King of Red Lions is merely his disguise. His full name is one that is truly fit for royalty: Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule.
Knuckle	Knuckle is another of Tingle's younger brothers–he happens to be Ankle's twin. He finished carving Tingle Tower when he was ten years old. The head is his studio. Supposedly, he felt unsatisfied completing his collection without this figure.
Loot the Sailor	Loot spends his days working far from home at the boating course. He takes his earnings straight to the cafe bar on Windfall to enjoy a relaxing beverage.
Mako	Mako is called the brains of the ship and the king of invention. He may look like a weakling, but his glasses give him keen eyesight, and he's unstoppable when mad. Not many know this, but he keeps a knife hidden in that thick book of his.
Niko	Niko is the bottom rung on the pirate ladder, so he's responsible for all the odd jobs on the ship. He's quite childish and rarely thinks of the consequences of his actions. Even so, he shows signs of having what it takes to move up the pirate ladder.
Nudge	Nudge seems to understand Tetra best of all the pirates and often counsels her in her decision making. He's actually stronger than Gonzo.
Old Man Ho Ho	Old Man Ho Ho found his first telescope after retiring from his job and has been traveling in search of new sights ever since. A new discovery always awaits at the far end of his telescope.
Queen of Fairies	She appears to be but a child, but she is much greater and more powerful than the Great Fairies. She will grant Link the power to add fire and ice to his arrows.
Salvage Corp	These young men found friendship through their common interest in searching for sunken treasure. Soon afterward, they formed the Salvage Corp. With their first haul of treasure, all they could afford to buy was their diving suits. Now they dream of finding that one huge haul that makes them all rich. They are currently searching for the legendary treasure sunken beneath the sea.
Salvatore	Long ago, Salvatore hoped to be a famous painter, but that dream didn't last long. He eventually returned to his hometown and came up with his current business plan. It's been a huge success, allowing him to purchase his own island, where he has opened up the second store in what he hopes will become a huge chain. He's now busy trying to think up that one idea that will spark his next big endeavor.
Senza	Senza is in charge of keeping the pirate ship in order. He's a mild-mannered speaker, but his persuasive skills are said to be unmatched.
Tingle	It's been several years since Tingle first became enchanted with deciphering maps in the hopes it would help him find fairies, and he's lost many things during that time. He's raising funds to begin his search for fairies, hoping to embark sometime in his thirties, while the lust of life is still upon him. At the age of 35, the pressure's on!
Traveling Merchants	These businessmen are traveling the world in search of curios and oddities, each with the hope of someday opening his own shop. Nobody knows where these wandering merchants have come from or where they're headed.
Zuko	Zuko is in charge of keeping watch. His sharp eyes can read signs a mile off, but no one really understands what he says, so they rarely know what he's seen.

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