NPC Directory
Every notable character in Tears of the Kingdom. Find locations, services, related quests, and tips for sages, merchants, village leaders, researchers, and more.
Showing 302 of 302 NPCs
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| Name | Location | Role | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addison | Various locations across Hyrule (Hudson Signs) | Quest Giver | All Regions |
| Addison | Various road locations across Hyrule | Quest Giver | All Regions |
| Agus | Lurelin Village | Special | Faron |
| Amali | Rito Village | Quest Giver | Hebra |
| Amira | Highland Stable | Stable NPC | Faron |
| Anly | Lakeside Stable | Innkeeper | Faron |
| Ardin | Gerudo Town | Quest Giver | Gerudo |
| Ariane | Zora's Domain | Quest Giver | Lanayru |
| Ashai | Gerudo Town | Quest Giver | Gerudo |
| Azu | Hateno Village | Merchant | Necluda |
| Barakka | Tarrey Town | Researcher | Akkala |
| Bargainer Statue | Lookout Landing (first) / The Depths (16 total) | Special | The Depths / Central Hyrule |
| Bayge | Goron Hot Springs | Quest Giver | Eldin |
| Bazz | Zora's Domain | Quest Giver | Lanayru |
| Bedoli | Rito Village | Quest Giver | Tabantha |
| Beedle | Every Stable | Merchant | All Regions |
| Beedle (Young Traveler) | Outskirt Stable and traveling routes | Merchant | Hyrule Field |
| Beetz | Various stables / Necluda roads | Quest Giver | Necluda |
| Benja | Gerudo Canyon | Quest Giver | Gerudo |
| Bludo | Goron City | Village Leader | Eldin |
| Boldon | Tarrey Town | Quest Giver | Akkala |
| Bolson | Tarrey Town / Hateno Village | Builder | Akkala / Necluda |
| Brigo | Proxim Bridge, Hyrule Field | Stable NPC | Central Hyrule |
| Bugut | Faron Grasslands | Merchant | Faron |
| Buliara | Gerudo Town | Village Leader | Gerudo |
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Featured NPC
Beedle
Traveling Merchant
Location
Every Stable in Hyrule
Race
Hylian
Related Quests (2)
Bubbulfrogs hide in every cave. Listen for the sound.
— Maren
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NPC Schedules
Many NPCs follow day/night schedules. Visit villages at different times to find characters who only appear during certain hours — some merchants offer special deals at night.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many NPCs are in Tears of the Kingdom?
Tears of the Kingdom features over 100 notable named NPCs across Hyrule, including sages, merchants, village leaders, researchers, stable hands, and quest-givers. Many NPCs from Breath of the Wild return with updated roles and new dialogue, while dozens of new characters have been added for TotK-specific quests and storylines.
Who are the most important NPCs to find early in TotK?
The most important NPCs to find early are Purah at Lookout Landing (main quest, Paraglider, Purah Pad upgrades), Hestu on the road to Lookout Landing (inventory expansion with Korok Seeds), Beedle at any stable (arrows and materials), and Robbie at Hateno Ancient Tech Lab (Purah Pad sensor upgrades). These four NPCs provide essential upgrades and supplies that make the rest of the game significantly easier.
Can NPCs die in Tears of the Kingdom?
No, important named NPCs cannot permanently die in Tears of the Kingdom. If an NPC is caught in combat or an explosion, they will fall down temporarily but recover after a few seconds. Some NPCs may flee during Blood Moon events or monster attacks, but they always return to their normal locations. However, generic unnamed NPCs like travelers on roads can be defeated by monsters if you do not intervene.
Where are the merchant NPCs in TotK?
Merchant NPCs are found at stables, villages, and towns throughout Hyrule. Beedle appears at every stable selling arrows and critters. Each village has specialty merchants — Tarrey Town has the widest selection. Gerudo Town merchants sell heat-resistant gear, Rito Village sells cold-resistant items, and Goron City sells fireproof armor. Wandering merchants occasionally appear on roads between stables.
Who are the five Sages in Tears of the Kingdom?
The five Sages are Tulin (Rito, Wind Sage), Yunobo (Goron, Fire Sage), Sidon (Zora, Water Sage), Riju (Gerudo, Lightning Sage), and Mineru (Zonai, Spirit Sage). Each Sage is unlocked by completing their regional temple quest. Once awakened, Sages follow Link as companions and provide unique combat abilities that can be activated at any time.
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