Characters in The Wind Waker

A list of the main and supporting characters in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker = Main Characters =

Link


Born on the island of Outset, Link quickly finds himself on epic quest across the Great Sea, which will see him become the legendary Hero of the Winds.

Aryll


Link's younger sister. Her Telescope is her most prized possession.

Tetra


Leader of a band of Pirates who aid Link numerous times during his quest.

Zelda


The titular Princess, who Ganon is searching for. She makes an appearance later in the game.

Ganondorf


The Great King of Evil and bearer of the Triforce of Power makes his appearance quite early in the story.

King of Red Lions


This talking boat rescues Link from the ocean, and remains with him giving him the ability to sail The Great Sea.

Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule


King of Hyrule during the era of the Great Flood.

= Supporting Characters =

Outset Island
GrandmotherLink's grandma raised him and his sister Aryll on Outset Island

OrcaAn old man who teaches Link the way of the sword, and gives him his first weapon.

Sturgeon


A wise old man, and the brother of Orca, who can teach Link many valuable lessons about the world.

Abe


Family man, married to Rose with two sons, Joel and Zill. Has an unhealthy obsession with pigs...

Rose


Rose is the wife of Abe. She loves her pet pigs, but still considers them potential food...

Joel


Elder son of Abe and Rose

Zill


Younger son of Abe and Rose, this inquisitive boy lets his nose run on purpose, and follows Link around persistantly.

Sue-Belle


A Windfall Island native, she moved in with her grandfather Sturgeon out of concern for his health. Often seen carrying jars of water on her head.

Mesa


Orange-garbed single Outset Islander with a vegetable patch full of weeds.

Zunari


Zunari is bizarre man who has moved to Windfall Island. He has set up a stall there and has not got a lot of business going on. When the Hero of Winds helps him by purchasing his sail he begins to try and sell things for an organization who's goal is putting flowers all over the town.

Lenzo


Lenzo is the master of picture-taking. In his earlier days, he has sailed The Great Sea, taking pictures of mystical beings and strange sights, although he now only resides on Windfall Island.

Doc Bandam


The crazy professor who runs the Potion Shop on Windfall Island. He uses Chu Jelly to make potions. At first, he only sells Red Potion, but if you give him enough green or blue chu-jelly, he will start selling green or blue potion, respectively.

Tott


Tott is the dancer that dresses like a more flamboyant version of a certain rock 'n roll legend. He dances near a rock on the tip of Windfall Island. If you show him The Wind Waker, he will remember the song and show you how to play the Song of Passing.

Salvatore


Salvatore runs the Sinking Ships minigame on Windfall Island, and also the Barrel Shoot minigame on Spectacle Isle. He always appears to be bored out of his mind, and plays the games with Link rather reluctantly.

Maggie & Papa


Maggie was once the poor girl of Windfall Island who was then kidnapped and taken to the Forsaken Fortress by the Helmaroc King. Her father approaches Link on Windfall Island and begs him to find and bring back his precious daughter. He goes through a complete change in personality after his daughter is freed and they become wealthy. The dad will buy Skull Necklaces from Link after freeing Maggie from the Forsaken Fortress. Also after freeing her, Maggie will give you a Piece of Heart after a sub quest involving Moe the Moblin.

Mila & Papa


Mila is a rich girl from Windfall Island who was kidnapped and taken to the Forsaken Fortress. Her father is the very rich man that lives in the mansion on Windfall Island.

Mrs. Marie


Mrs. Marie is the teacher at Windfall Island who has a tiny problem with four of her students, and it is Link's job to set them straight. For Joy Pendants, she will give you the Cabana Deed.

Killer Bees


The Killer Bees are a gang of kids that live on Windfall Island. They're found wandering around the area in between the classroom and Salvatore's Sinking Ships mini-game.

Other Characters
Anton | Candy | Bomb-Master Cannon | Dampa | Garrickson | Gillian | Gossack | Gummy | Kamo Kane | Kreeb | Linda | Pompie and Vera | Potova and Joanna | Minenco | Missy | Sam

Rito Chieftain


The Rito Chieftain is the leader of the Rito in The Wind Waker, and father of Prince Komali. The chieftain was a very inspiring leader to the Rito people. Because of his duty to the Rito society, he must be at times demanding, but caring to his son.

Komali


Prince Komali is the son of the Rito Chieftain and future leader of the Rito. He has a lack of courage. He holds onto a small, round, orange orb and claims it as his own. Later in the game Prince Komali falls in love with Medli, and he gets worried when Medli leaves and goes to the Earth Temple.

Quill


Quill is the kind, young and eager to work Rito who uses his superior flying abilities to be the top postman in the world.

Other Characters
Baito | Bisht and Basht | Hoskit | Koboli | Kogoli | Llari | Namali | Obli | Pashi | Skeet and Akoot | Willi

Jabun
Jabun knows the King of Hyrule and will gladly give Link the pearl he needs for his quest.

Valoo


Valoo is the deity of the Rito tribe. In order for a young Rito to get wings, he or she must travel to Valoo to get a scale from him. His tail was attacked by Gohma, causing distress among the Rito. He was saved by Link.

Zephos
This giant frog is the Wind God. He's first seen at Dragon Roost Island, where he will teach you the Wind's Requiem (the song which will allow you to change the direction of the wind). He has a brother, Cyclos, which is roaming the sea in his giant tornado.

Cyclos


This is Zephos' brother. After his shrine on Dragon Roost Island was destroyed, he started to roam the sea with his cyclone. If you hit him three times with your bow, you will learn the Ballad of Gales, which will allow you to warp into numerous places on the map.

Great Deku Tree
Thought by many Zelda fans to be the full grown version of Ocarina of Time's Deku Sprout, he lives in the Forest Haven and will give Link the Deku Leaf.

Makar


A Korok who was captured in the Forbidden Woods. He lives in the Forest Haven and has unsurpassed musical talent. He is the new Sage of Wind.

Fado


The former Sage of Wind who was slain by Molgera.

Medli


A young Rito girl, whose home is Dragon Roost Island. She is the new Sage of Earth.

Laruto


The former Sage of Earth who was killed by Jalhalla.

Tingle


After being freed from Windfall Island Prison, Tingle can be found along with his brothers on Tingle Island

Great Fairies


A large fairy that resides in any fairy island. They will grant Link power-ups, such as increased equipment and more magic power.

Fairy Queen


The queen of the Great Fairies who grants Link the Fire Arrows and Ice Arrows. She apparently has a crush on Link, despite their age differences.

The Pirates


A group of pirates led by Tetra.

Beedle


A salesman who is in charge of the shop ships in The Wind Waker. It's said to be one "master" merchant at which sells a Piece of Heart, an Empty Bottle and a Treasure Chart. But they're very expensive, though.

Traveling Merchants


The Gorons will trade with you if you have purchased an item from Zunari. They claim to be from a "far away" place, which may very well be Goron Island. Mentioned in Phantom Hourglass. In The Wind Waker, the merchants are on: Bomb Island, Greatfish Isle and Mother and Child Isles.

Fishman


Fishmen are wise and witty creatures that can be found all across the Great Sea. They know much about the sea and will give Link many tips and words of knowledge about everything. They are also great cartographers and will fill in portions of the Sea Chart for Link in exchange for a small dinner.

Other Characters
Aldo | Drona | Elma | Hollo | Irch | Linder | Oakin | Olivio | Rown

Carlov | Loot | Manny | Old Man Ho Ho | Salvage Corp