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Meet the hero, royal family, forest friends, sages and ranch characters, with original-story roles and links to individual biographies.
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| Done | Name | Gameplay / version note | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Link | Hylian hero raised in Kokiri Forest; playable as a child and adult. | Detailed guide | |
| Sheik | Zelda's disguise; teaches the six warp songs. | Detailed guide | |
| Princess Zelda | Hyrule's princess; gives Zelda's Letter and later the Ocarina of Time. | Detailed guide | |
| Saria | Kokiri friend, song teacher and Forest Sage. | Detailed guide | |
| Navi | Fairy companion who supplies targeting information and hints. | Detailed guide | |
| Epona | Ranch horse won by adult Link through Ingo's races. | Detailed guide | |
| Malon | Talon's daughter; gives the Weird Egg and teaches Epona's Song. | Detailed guide | |
| Impa | Zelda's protector, Zelda's Lullaby teacher and Shadow Sage. | Index entry | |
| Ruto | Zora princess encountered inside Jabu-Jabu; later the Water Sage. | Index entry | |
| Darunia | Goron leader; rewards child Link and becomes the Fire Sage. | Index entry | |
| Rauru | Sage of Light encountered after the seven-year sleep. | Index entry | |
| Nabooru | Gerudo encountered in the Spirit Temple; becomes the Spirit Sage. | Index entry | |
| Kaepora Gaebora | Listed here only. | Index entry | |
| Talon | Ranch owner awakened with the Cucco hatched from Malon's egg. | Index entry | |
| Ingo | Ranch worker who controls the adult-era ranch and races Link. | Index entry | |
| Mido | Kokiri who blocks the Deku Tree path; Saria's Song persuades him as an adult. | Index entry | |
| Skull Kid | Listed here only. | Index entry | |
| Happy Mask Salesman | Listed here only. | Index entry | |
| Dampé | Listed here only. | Index entry |
How to use the table
The table separates character roles from controller features. Link can be a protagonist without spoken dialogue while still having vocal performance; silence is not proof of an absent actor credit. The sages and ranch characters answer different story and quest questions, so use each linked biography for the age-specific sequence.
Questions
Which version does the index describe?
The location and gameplay summaries describe the original N64 route and the 3DS adaptation unless a row names another version.
How do I find an entry?
Search or sort the table; linked names open the dedicated guides.
Sources
- Zelda Fandom — checked 2026-11-07
- Zelda Wiki — checked 2026-11-07
- Destructoid cast — checked 2026-11-07
Limitation: original-game index data does not establish a change in the 2026 remake.