10 Legend of Zelda Characters With The Most Interesting Backstories

is full of memorable characters, but the returning trio of Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf usually gets the most attention. However, there's a cohort of side characters with interesting backgrounds or development throughout the games' stories that end up being overlooked. Even so, this attention to detail helps make the world of Hyrule feel alive and breathing.

It can be difficult to uncover the backstories of some characters in, or to notice their character development. Sometimes, it takes multiple playthroughs to uncover the secrets of games. However, even on a first playthrough,these characters steal the show with how interesting they are in terms of background, development, or both.

Zant isn't the primary antagonist of, instead entering a deal with Ganondorf so that they can both achieve their goals. Unlike Ganondorf, Zant wasn't born into a position of power. He served the royal family of the Twilight Realm, feeling that he'd earned the right to become the next ruler due to his loyalty. However, he was different from other Twili, and that made them wary enough of him that theygave the position of ruler to Midna. As a result, he tried to take his position by force with Ganondorf's help, and almost succeeded.

The Goddess of Time is never seen in-game, but her presence is most strongly felt in Termina during. That alone makes her an interesting figure, because she's the only deity who's mentioned in both Termina and Hyrule. No other deity is worshiped or acknowledged by both, although Termina worships her more, with the main town being dedicated to her. The Song of Time can even be used to a greater extent in Termina to manipulate time. Since Hylia is also associated with time, this leads to theories that she's the Goddess of Time in and .

Tingle appears in multiple games, but gives the most background for his behavior and appearance. He believes that he's a reincarnated fairy, but he's sometimes described as believing he's a Kokiri instead, which is why he dresses in