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{{Character
{{Infobox Character
|name = Banker
|image=  
|image = [[File:MM3D Cast Artwork Banker.png|200px]]
{{Media
|caption = Banker artwork from ''Majora's Mask 3D''
|Artwork MM3D= File:MM3D Banker Artwork.png
|gender = Male
|Model MM= File:MM Banker Model.png
|game = {{OoT}}<br>{{MM}}
|Model MM3D= File:MM3D Banker Model.png
|era = [[Zelda Timeline#The Era of the Hero of Time|Era of the Hero of Time]]
|Sprite MM3D= File:MM3D Banker Icon.png
|family =
|counter = Beggar
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The '''{{Name|Banker}}''', also known as the '''{{Name|Beggar}}''' in {{OoT}}, is a character in ''Ocarina of Time'' and {{MM}}.
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|gender= Male{{Fact}}
|game= MM
|era= [[Era of the Hero of Time]]
|family=
|counter= [[Buyer]]
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The {{Term/Store|Banker||Series, MM, MM3D}} is a character in {{MM}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |page= 245 {{Exp Game|MM}}}}</ref>


==Appearances==
==Biography==
===''Ocarina of Time''===
The {{Term|MM3D|Banker}} runs the [[Clock Town Bank]] in [[West Clock Town]] or [[South Clock Town]] in {{MM3D}}. He recognizes his clients by stamping them with invisible ink.<ref>{{Cite|I won't forget your deposits. Let me stamp you with my special ink. Hey, relax! It doesn't leave any marks, and it's not gonna hurt. There! Now I'll know you when I see you!|Banker|MM}}</ref> Therefore, he recognizes Link in all his forms. The {{Term|MM3D|Banker}} keeps track of Link's balance even after he plays the "[[Song of Time]]" to return to the [[First Day]].<ref>{{Cite|Excuse me, but let me take a look at you... Ah, yes...Link. If I remember, you're the little guy who deposited <Rupees>.|Banker|MM}}</ref> This is the only way Link can keep all the Rupees he has collected after traveling back in time.
[[File:BeggarOoT3D.png|left|60px]]
In {{OoT}}, the Beggar is desperate to buy bottled items.<ref>{{Cite|Please sell me the contents of a bottle...|Beggar|OoT}}</ref> He can be found in [[Hyrule Castle Town]] when [[Link]] is a child, and in [[Kakariko Village]] seven years later. He will pay 50 [[Rupee]]s for a [[Bottle]] of [[bug]]s, 100 Rupees for a [[fish]], and 150 Rupees for [[Blue Fire]].


Link cannot sell him [[Poe Soul]]s, [[Potion]]s, [[Milk|Lon Lon Milk]], or bottled [[Fairy|Fairies]]. However, there is unused text in the game's code that shows that he would have paid 25 Rupees for a Fairy.<ref>{{Cite|Oh, a darling little Fairy! I'll buy it for 25 Rupees! All sales final, OK?|Beggar|OoT}}</ref>
The {{Term|MM3D|Banker}} awards Link with gifts based on how much the latter deposits.<ref>{{Cite|So, for a limited time, I'll give you a special gift based on how much you deposit.|Banker|MM}}</ref> These are the [[Adult Wallet]] at 200 Rupees, a 5 Rupees interest at 1,000, and finally a [[Piece of Heart]] at 5,000.<ref>{{Cite|Well, little guy, here's your special gift. Take it!|Banker|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Well, little guy, I can't take any more deposits. Sorry, but this is all I can give you.|Banker|MM}}</ref> The {{Term|MM3D|Banker}} will stop taking deposits if Link reaches 5,000 Rupees in his account. The {{Term|MM3D|Banker}} charges 4 Rupees for withdrawing at night;<ref>{{Cite|...You know, at this time of day there's a 4 Rupee service charge on withdrawals!|Banker|MM}}</ref> during the day, it is free.


===''Majora's Mask''===
The {{Term|MM3D|Banker}} remains at his post until the end of the [[Final Day]], applauding Link for staying behind as well.<ref>{{Cite|What's this? You need somethin' on a day like this? You haven't evacuated yet? You're amazing, little guy!|Banker|MM}}</ref> If the hero requests a withdrawal on the Final Day, the {{Term|MM3D|Banker}} tells him not to believe the rumors about the falling [[Moon (Object)|Moon]] before proceeding.<ref>{{Cite|Look, little guy, if it's 'cause of the bad rumors going around, forget it! They're just rumors!|Banker|MM}}</ref>
====Services====
[[File:MM Banker.png|left|45px]]
In {{MM}}, the Banker runs the [[Clock Town Bank]] in [[West Clock Town]] or [[South Clock Town]] in {{MM3D}}. He is able to recognize clients by stamping them with invisible ink.<ref>{{Cite|I won't forget your deposits. Let me stamp you with my special ink. Hey, relax! It doesn't leave any marks, and it's not gonna hurt. There! Now I'll know you when I see you!|Banker|MM}}</ref> Therefore, he recognizes Link in all his forms. The Banker is also able to keep track of Link's balance even after he plays the "[[Song of Time]]" to return to the [[First Day]].<ref>{{Cite|Excuse me, but let me take a look at you... Ah, yes...Link. If I remember, you're the little guy who deposited [number of rupees].|Banker|MM}}</ref> This is the only way Link can keep all the Rupees he has collected after travelling back in time.


The Banker awards Link with gifts based on how much he deposit.<ref>{{Cite|So, for a limited time, I'll give you a special gift based on how much you deposit.|Banker|MM}}</ref> These include the [[Adult Wallet]] at 200 Rupees, a 5 Rupees interest at 1,000, and finally a [[Piece of Heart]] at 5,000.<ref>{{Cite|Well, little guy, here's your special gift. Take it!|Banker|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Well, little guy, I can't take any more deposits. Sorry, but this is all I can give you.|Banker|MM}}</ref> The Banker will stop taking deposits if Link reaches 5,000 Rupees in his account. The banker charges 4 Rupees for withdrawing at night.<ref>{{Cite|...You know, at this time of day there's a 4 Rupee service charge on withdrawals!|Banker|MM}}</ref>
The {{Term|MM3D|Banker}} is outspoken and often makes impertinent comments during transactions.<ref>{{Cite|What's this? It's a waste to take out such a tiny bit!|Banker|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Aw, you're taking out all that? If you spend it like that, it'll all be gone before you know it!|Banker|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|That's it? That ain't nothing at all, big spender!|Banker|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Whaaat?!? You're really gonna give me that much? You're one rich little guy!|Banker|MM}}</ref> If Link attempts to overdraw his account, he will get mad at him.<ref>{{Cite|...You haven't deposited that many Rupees, so that much isn't available for withdrawal. Do the math! What are you trying to do?|Banker|MM}}</ref> When Link exceeds the deposit limit, the {{Term|MM3D|Banker}} makes a discriminatory, albeit positive, remark about his age.<ref>{{Cite|Excuuuse me! But I can't take anymore deposits! Sheesh, little guy! You're young, but you sure are serious about saving! I'm impressed!|Banker|MM}}</ref> He calls Link "little guy" rather than by name, even when speaking to [[Zora Link|Zora]] or [[Goron Link]].


The Banker remains at his post until the end of the [[Final Day]], applauding Link for staying behind as well.<ref>{{Cite|What's this? You need somethin' on a day like this? You haven't evacuated yet? You're amazing, little guy!|Banker|MM}}</ref> If the hero requests a withdrawal on the Final Day, the Banker tells him not to believe the rumors about the falling [[Moon (Majora's Mask)|Moon]] before proceeding.<ref>{{Cite|Look, little guy, if it's 'cause of the bad rumors going around, forget it! They're just rumors!|Banker|MM}}</ref>
==Nomenclature==
 
{{Nomenclature}}
====Personality====
The Banker is outspoken and often makes impertinent comments during transactions.<ref>{{Cite|What's this? It's a waste to take out such a tiny bit!|Banker|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Aw, you're taking out all that? If you spend it like that, it'll all be gone before you know it!|Banker|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|That's it? That ain't nothing at all, big spender!|Banker|MM}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Whaaat?!? You're really gonna give me that much? You're one rich little guy!|Banker|MM}}</ref> If Link attempts to overdraw his account, he will get mad at him.<ref>{{Cite|...You haven't deposited that many Rupees, so that much isn't available for withdrawal. Do the math! What are trying to do?|Banker|MM}}</ref> When Link exceeds the deposit limit, the Banker makes a discriminatory, albeit positive, remark about his age.<ref>{{Cite|Excuuuse me! But I can't take anymore deposits! Sheesh, little guy! You're young, but you sure are serious about saving! I'm impressed!|Banker|MM}}</ref> He calls Link "little guy" rather than by name, even when speaking to [[Zora Link|Zora]] or [[Goron Link]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Beggar.jpg|The Beggar in Kakariko Village in ''Ocarina of Time''
File:MM Clock Town Bank.png|The {{Term|MM|Banker}} in the {{Term|MM|Clock Town Bank}} from {{MM|-}}
File:Clock Town Bank.png|The Banker in the Clock Town Bank in ''Majora's Mask''
File:MM Little Guy.png|The {{Term|MM|Banker}} talking to {{Term|MM|Goron Link}} from {{MM|-}}
File:MM Little Guy.png|The Banker talking to Goron Link in ''Majora's Mask''
File:MM3D Clock Town Bank.png|The {{Term|MM3D|Banker}} in the {{Term|MM3D|Clock Town Bank}} from {{MM3D}}
File:Clock Town Bank MM3D.png|The Banker in the Clock Town Bank in ''Majora's Mask 3D''
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</gallery>


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Latest revision as of 04:49, 25 March 2023

The Banker is a character in Majora's Mask.[1]

Biography

The Banker runs the Clock Town Bank in West Clock Town or South Clock Town in Majora's Mask 3D. He recognizes his clients by stamping them with invisible ink.[2] Therefore, he recognizes Link in all his forms. The Banker keeps track of Link's balance even after he plays the "Song of Time" to return to the First Day.[3] This is the only way Link can keep all the Rupees he has collected after traveling back in time.

The Banker awards Link with gifts based on how much the latter deposits.[4] These are the Adult Wallet at 200 Rupees, a 5 Rupees interest at 1,000, and finally a Piece of Heart at 5,000.[5][6] The Banker will stop taking deposits if Link reaches 5,000 Rupees in his account. The Banker charges 4 Rupees for withdrawing at night;[7] during the day, it is free.

The Banker remains at his post until the end of the Final Day, applauding Link for staying behind as well.[8] If the hero requests a withdrawal on the Final Day, the Banker tells him not to believe the rumors about the falling Moon before proceeding.[9]

The Banker is outspoken and often makes impertinent comments during transactions.[10][11][12][13] If Link attempts to overdraw his account, he will get mad at him.[14] When Link exceeds the deposit limit, the Banker makes a discriminatory, albeit positive, remark about his age.[15] He calls Link "little guy" rather than by name, even when speaking to Zora or Goron Link.

Nomenclature

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
The French Republic
FrenchEU
Banquier (MM3D)[17]Banker
The Italian Republic
Italian
Banchiere (MM)[16]Banker
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Gallery

  • The Banker in the Clock Town Bank from Majora's Mask

    The Banker in the Clock Town Bank from Majora's Mask

  • The Banker talking to Goron Link from Majora's Mask

    The Banker talking to Goron Link from Majora's Mask

  • The Banker in the Clock Town Bank from Majora's Mask 3D

    The Banker in the Clock Town Bank from Majora's Mask 3D

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 245 (MM)
  2. ↑ "I won't forget your deposits. Let me stamp you with my special ink. Hey, relax! It doesn't leave any marks, and it's not gonna hurt. There! Now I'll know you when I see you!" — Banker (Majora's Mask)
  3. ↑ "Excuse me, but let me take a look at you... Ah, yes...Link. If I remember, you're the little guy who deposited <Rupees>." — Banker (Majora's Mask)
  4. ↑ "So, for a limited time, I'll give you a special gift based on how much you deposit." — Banker (Majora's Mask)
  5. ↑ "Well, little guy, here's your special gift. Take it!" — Banker (Majora's Mask)
  6. ↑ "Well, little guy, I can't take any more deposits. Sorry, but this is all I can give you." — Banker (Majora's Mask)
  7. ↑ "...You know, at this time of day there's a 4 Rupee service charge on withdrawals!" — Banker (Majora's Mask)
  8. ↑ "What's this? You need somethin' on a day like this? You haven't evacuated yet? You're amazing, little guy!" — Banker (Majora's Mask)
  9. ↑ "Look, little guy, if it's 'cause of the bad rumors going around, forget it! They're just rumors!" — Banker (Majora's Mask)
  10. ↑ "What's this? It's a waste to take out such a tiny bit!" — Banker (Majora's Mask)
  11. ↑ "Aw, you're taking out all that? If you spend it like that, it'll all be gone before you know it!" — Banker (Majora's Mask)
  12. ↑ "That's it? That ain't nothing at all, big spender!" — Banker (Majora's Mask)
  13. ↑ "Whaaat?!? You're really gonna give me that much? You're one rich little guy!" — Banker (Majora's Mask)
  14. ↑ "...You haven't deposited that many Rupees, so that much isn't available for withdrawal. Do the math! What are you trying to do?" — Banker (Majora's Mask)
  15. ↑ "Excuuuse me! But I can't take anymore deposits! Sheesh, little guy! You're young, but you sure are serious about saving! I'm impressed!" — Banker (Majora's Mask)
  16. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 245
  17. ↑ Encyclopedia, Les Éditions Soleil, pg. 245
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