Impa

Name: Impa

Zelda Title(s): Several, most notably Ocarina of Time, Skyward Sword, Breath of the Wild and Hyrule Warriors

Affiliation: Hero

Role: Side Character

Alternate Names: General Impa, Commander Impa, Sage of Shadow, Grannie

Location: Hyrule

Race: Sheikah

Occupation: Guardian, Caretaker, Bodyguard, Warrior

Weapon(s): Giant Blade, Naginata

The protector of Princess Zelda..

Impa is a member of the mysterious race of Sheikah, a tribe that are seemingly the equivalent of ninjas. Many versions of her exist through time the same as Link, Zelda and Ganondorf, which can be rightfully assumed that she plays an important role in the life of the princess. She has always been drifted to protecting Zelda for all of her life, serving as either her bodyguard, her caretaker or her second in command. She is faithful and extremely hardened, her rough and intimidating exterior many times instilling an anxious urgency to get the job done. In the era of the Hero of Time, Impa was revealed to be the Sage of Shadow, fitting as the Sheikah tribe were known as the Shadow Folk.

Impa was one of the lead warriors in the fight against Ganondorf and his forces, and as soon as it was revealed that Link and Zelda were in danger, she was the first to take charge and break to the other side to protect Zelda. In this modern world, she wears a black leather jacket and pants, sunglasses to hide her red eyes, riding a motorcycle and wielding two shotguns.