These example characters take inspiration from characters in franchise and are not intended to be accurate recreations of the said characters. Just some easy archetypes or templates to inspire characters of your own and showcase what kind of characters can be made in this world within the ruleset. The format is Name: Race, Class (Archetype), Background. And then notes about possible variants if any.

Link: Hylian, Paladin (Oath of the Crown), Folk Hero. You could make a case for any of the martial classes for a “Link” character. Champion or Battle Master can play up the swordplay physical skills. Hunter or Monster Slayer Ranger could accentuate the ability to get along in the wild and take on a variety of dangerous monsters. To me Paladin fits the idea of a hero chosen by the gods and guardian spirits to save the land and its people. Devotion works well for most versions, Ancients can work for a “Link” that has a stronger connection the Great Fairies, Vengeance works for a hero that is after a Purah: Sheikah, Artificer (Artillerist), Archaeologist. Her specific villain or villainous group, and Crown with the Eldritch Cannon can be fluffed as ancient tech, Robbie Soldier background can be like a “Link” would be the same but a Battle Smith Artificer with his that starts off as a knight in training and becomes a construct companions looking like Guardian Scouts. champion of the royal family and Hyrule Kingdom.

Zelda: Hylian, Sorcerer (Divine Soul), Noble. This feels pretty straight forward, the goddess Hylia reincarnates as a mortal and in doing so provides the mortal form with powerful innate magical abilities. Other decent option would be Life or Light Clerics, or for a slightly darker spin Celestial Warlock.

Ganon: Gerudo, Warlock (The Fiend Patron), Criminal. This is a great opportunity for an anti-hero character striving for redemption or can be used for the villain of your story. Conquest or Oathbreaker Paladin can work as well.

Sheik: Sheikah, Monk (Way of Shadow), Urban Bounty Hunter. Again fairly easy, Sheik is a ninja. Assassin Rogue could take the character down a darker path.

Revali: Rito, Ranger (Hunter), Outlander

Daruk: Goron, Barbarian (Path of the Totem Warrior, Bear), Folk Hero

Mipha: Zora, Cleric (Tempest Domain), Noble

1 : Gerudo, Bard (College of Swords), Noble. ⁄8 Eldritch Knight Fighter or Bladesinger Wizard could also work.

Impa: Sheikah, Fighter (Samurai), Soldier

Midna: Twili, Sorcerer (Shadow Magic), Far Traveler

Lana: Hylian, Wizard (Evocation), Sage. Conjuration Wizard is a solid variant if you want to focus on the summoning aspect of her character.

Volga: Dragonborn (Fire), Sorcerer (Draconic Bloodline), Mercenary Veteran. Highly recommend Elemental adept to make his fire more dangerous, and Dragon hide for the Cha boost and Claws. If you prefer a more Martial Volga, Eldritch Knight Fighter could work but I recommend the Dragonborn Racial Feats and Elemental Adept.