Characters in A Link to the Past

A list of main and supporting characters from A Link to the Past.

Loyal Sage
The Loyal Sage is an old man who maintains the Sanctuary. He guards Zelda & stays with her after Link rescues her from the castle dungeon & brings her to the Sanctuary. He is mortally wounded when soldiers attack the Sanctuary & kidnap Zelda just after Link obtains the Master Sword while he's still in the Lost Woods. As he is dying, the Loyal Sage tells Link that Zelda was taken to Hyrule Castle so Agahnim could use her to open the Seven Wise Men's Seal. The Loyal Sage is revived after Link defeats Ganon, acquires the Triforce, and reverses Ganon's evil wishes.

Soldiers
At the beginning of the game, various friendly soldiers wearing golden armor can be seen prior to them losing their minds as a result of Agahnim's magic. They can be found blocking the exit on the screen with Link's House, the exit on the screen immediately west of Link's House, the western exit on the screen with Hyrule Castle, and the front gate of Hyrule Castle. One more can be found on the exterior part of the 2F level of Hyrule Castle. The soldiers all disappear after Link rescues Zelda from the castle dungeon. Though it is mentioned that the soldiers lose their minds, Link never encounters the ones wearing the golden armor as hostile soldiers after their disappearance.