Rupin

Rupin is a character in Skyward Sword. He runs the Gear Shop in the Skyloft Bazaar, where he sells Link a variety of items, including Shields, Deku Seeds, Bombs, Seed Satchels, Bomb Bags, Quivers, Arrows and more.

At night, he can be seen in his home in the residential district on the south-eastern part of Skyloft. In contrast to his assumed personality during the day, Rupin behaves rudely towards Link at night. He also will buy treasures at night, but only ones he chooses for that night.

If Link speaks with him at night, he will buy some treasures at the following prices:

Item	Buying Price
Amber RelicFile:Amber Relic (Skyward Sword).png Amber Relic	30 Rupees
Ancient FlowerFile:Ancient Flower (Skyward Sword).png Ancient Flower	30 Rupees
Bird FeatherFile:Bird Feather (Skyward Sword).png Bird Feather	20 Rupees
Blue Bird FeatherFile:Blue Bird Feather (Skyward Sword).png Blue Bird Feather	100 Rupees
Dusk RelicFile:Dusk Relic (Skyward Sword).png Dusk Relic	30 Rupees
Eldin OreFile:Eldin Ore (Skyward Sword).png Eldin Ore	30 Rupees
Evil CrystalFile:Evil Crystal (Skyward Sword).png Evil Crystal	30 Rupees
Goddess PlumeFile:Goddess Plume (Skyward Sword).png Goddess Plume	100 Rupees
Golden SkullFile:Golden Skull (Skyward Sword).png Golden Skull	100 Rupees
Hornet LarvaeFile:Hornet Larvae (Skyward Sword).png Hornet Larvae	20 Rupees
Jelly BlobFile:Jelly Blob (Skyward Sword).png Jelly Blob	30 Rupees
Lizard TailFile:Lizard Tail (Skyward Sword).png Lizard Tail	20 Rupees
Monster ClawFile:Monster Claw (Skyward Sword).png Monster Claw	30 Rupees
Monster HornFile:Monster Horn (Skyward Sword).png Monster Horn	30 Rupees
Ornament SkullFile:Ornamental Skull (Skyward Sword).png Ornamental Skull	30 Rupees
TumbleweedFile:Tumbleweed (Skyward Sword).png Tumbleweed	20 Rupees

Etymology

As many residents of Skyloft seem to be named after birds, it is possible that Rupin is named after the robin. The variation is likely a play-on-words between the name "Rubin" and the word "Rupee".

Trivia

• Rupin bears a similar personality and physical mannerisms to the Happy Mask Salesman. Both have similar facial expressions and mood swings, and are shop owners.

Gallery

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  Concept art of Rupin from Hyrule Historia

Names in Other Regions
Language		Name
	Japanese	Template:Japanese
	FrenchCA	Rupin
	FrenchEU	Arpigon
	German	Kulkan
	Italian	Ruperio
	SpanishLA	Rupín