Merchant

Kansai dialect-speaking overworld cave merchant

A Kansai dialect-speaking merchant who lives in an overworld cave and sells various items. An important support character who provides Link with diverse tools.

Quotes

  • "Good stuff, I’m sellin’!"
  • "What a bargain!"
  • "What’ll it be?"

Trivia

  • A rare character who speaks Kansai dialect, extremely unique for game characters of the time.
  • Item prices differ by location, influencing player fund management strategies.
  • Beloved as a Kansai merchant character.

Alternate names

Merchant Shopkeeper Kansai Dialect Merchant

Tags

The Legend of Zelda Merchant Item Sales Kansai Dialect Cave Dweller Famicom Action Adventure 1986 Game

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
In the game, a character wearing a mantle or hat. Recognized by characteristic Kansai dialect speech and behavior, but specific details such as standing pose are limited.
Iconic items
  • Various items for sale
  • Store signs, etc. (in-game screen)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Merchant
Detailed personality
Friendly and business-enthusiastic personality. Speaks amiably in Kansai dialect but has a talkative trait that emphasizes how much of a good deal it is.
Keywords
  • Friendly
  • Business-minded
  • Kansai Dialect
  • Well-informed
  • Reliable
Motto
"Good stuff, I’m sellin’!"
Talents
  • Business acumen
  • Negotiation skills
  • Good at talking to people
Skills
  • Trading goods
  • Negotiation and discounts
  • Providing information
Motivation
To provide good products to the player, support Link’s adventure, and earn profit.
Habits
Conversations in Kansai dialect tone and favorite talks of 'rip-offs' and 'discounts'.
Favorite foods
Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki
Disliked situations
No customers coming, Out of stock

History

Backstory
A merchant living in an overworld cave in the world of The Legend of Zelda, selling various items to Link. A unique character who speaks in Kansai dialect, with unique pricing settings in multiple locations.
Debut date
February 21, 1986
Work title
The Legend of Zelda
Media type
Game

Debut

Significant event
Debut
Description
Appeared in the Family Computer Disk System game software The Legend of Zelda.

Item Sales

Significant event
Item Sales
Description
As an important support role, provides players with opportunities to purchase items.

Kansai Dialect Conversations

Significant event
Kansai Dialect Conversations
Description
Established as a Kansai dialect character that stands out uniquely in the series.

Relationships

Link

Teammate

By selling items to support Link’s adventure, forms a close relationship.

Media appearances

The Legend of Zelda

Game / Supporting

1986 Famicom Disk System

Voice cast and creators

Shigeru Miyamoto

Creator name
Shigeru Miyamoto
Role
Original author

Takashi Tezuka

Creator name
Takashi Tezuka
Role
Character designer

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