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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NameLocationRoleRegion
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)

The Beetle Guy
Beedle's Missing Beetles

Bubbulfrogs hide in every cave. Listen for the sound.

— Maren

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PRO TIP

Intermediate

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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