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Bodyguards (用心棒, Yōjinbō) are both characters and an integral gameplay element from Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland. Since Tingle is not much of a fighter himself, early on he is forced to hire and team up with one of the many Bodyguards around if he wants to continue his journey. Each Bodyguard has their own set of traits that subtly alters the way Tingle moves through the many islands. Bodyguards, apart from Drifter Bodyguards, are hired in Bodyguard Salons.

Function

Bodyguards, once hired, accompany Tingle throughout the continent and aid in battles with the local wildlife. They can fight independently or with Tingle. When battling together, Tingle will take less damage.[1] Tingle can restore a salon-hired bodyguard's health with potions so long as they still have some energy left. If a bodyguard's health completely depletes and they collapse due to their wounds, they will not be effected by potions.[2] Instead, Tingle will have to hire them again for their services. Some time is given for this, but if they are not paid, they will go back to the Bodyguard Salon without warning.[3] Hiring a new Bodyguard at a salon or in the overworld will terminate any existing bodyguard contract.

The three main traits of a Bodyguard are related to their continent of work, their size class and their behaviour. Salon-hired Bodyguards cannot travel between continents and are instead bound to the continent in which they are hired. If Tingle travels to another continent, his bodyguard will not meet him there and he may decide to hire one of the local Bodyguards for help - at the cost of the contract on the other continent. If no other Bodyguard is hired though, the old one will loyally await their employer's return to their continent.[4] Each continent has the same set of nine Bodyguard types, with power levels appropriate for that continent. The nine types are comprised of three behavior patterns among three size classes. The size class' immediate use is the ease with which enemies are destroyed. Small-sized Bodyguards need more healing and take longer to destroy an enemy whereas large Bodyguards can handle nearly any battle with ease. The size classes come with a secondary function, a so-called "special ability". In dungeons, some Treasure Chests are out of reach because they lie deep in a small hole, are located behind a locked door or are obstructed by a large boulder. Small Bodyguards can crawl into holes to fetch the treasure, medium Bodyguards are skilled lock-pickers and large Bodyguards have the strength required to lift the boulder out of the way.[5] Behavior is what sets the members of one size class apart. There are passive Bodyguards who will not engage in battle alone unless forced to,[6] often ignoring a direct commanded to attack. Aggressive Bodyguards in turn attack everything in sight, whether they can defeat it or not and whether it ruins the chances of getting multiple enemies in one fight or not. Generally the most useful, and therefore most expensive Bodyguards in a given size class, are the assertive ones, who only engage in battle if ordered or if their employer is in trouble.

Drifter Bodyguards

There are three Drifter Bodyguards Tingle can employ in Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland:[7] Teddy Todo, Yamori and Ronny. They work very differently from the normal Bodyguards, being easier to handle in some regards and more difficult in others. They work without a license, so they cannot be hired in the Bodyguard Salons. Instead, Tingle must stumble upon them by chance, at first to win their respect, then later to actually hire them. They are significantly more powerful than regular Bodyguards and are capable of trademark moves during battle.[8] Not being bound to a Salon also means they can travel with their employer across continents.[9] However, Drifter Bodyguards do not take potions when injured and refuse to re-sign a contract when they have collapsed, leaving the length of their use limited.[10] To re-hire them, Tingle must seek them out once more.

The Bodyguards

No. Photo Sprite Name Japanese name Title Race Description Continent Price Health Strength Defense Type Behaviour
01 File:Zuzu Portrait TRR.png File:Zuzu TRR.png Zuzu ズズー Zuzū Can I Have A Tissue? Human Represents the third generation of Snotty Martial Arts Masters... Some fear for the school's future... First 35 4 3 3 Small Passive
02 File:Tich Portrait TRR.png File:Tich TRR.png Titch チッチョ Chitcho Nursery School Brat Human His hobby is annoying grown-ups. He is a junior member of a certain secret society... First 45 4 3 3 Small Aggressive
03 File:Cano Portrait TRR.png File:Cano TRR.png Cano いぬいち Inuichi Super Guard Dog Dog Specially-trained guard dog, Cano's bite is even worse than his bark! First 65 4 3 3 Small Assertive
04 File:Chuckles Portrait TRR.png File:Chuckles TRR.png Chuckles プトラン Putoran Clowning Around Human A forgetful clown who couldn't recall where his circus tent was... What will he forget today? First 105 5 4 5 Medium Passive
05 File:Zonma Portrait TRR.png File:Zonma TRR.png Zonma ゾンマー Zonmā Expert Swordswoman Human Her personality is somewhat sharp and her sword is her best friend... First 125 5 4 5 Medium Aggressive
06 File:Mike Portrait TRR.png File:Mike TRR.png Mike マイク Maiku Head For Business Human An ambitious businessman who heard there were rupees to be made being a Bodyguard. First 135 5 4 5 Medium Assertive
07 File:Generalissimo Portrait TRR.png File:Generalissimo TRR.png Generalissimo キクマル Kikumaru Fighting Drummer Human Likes nothing more than practicing his drumming, but is reliable in a battle. First 200 7 6 8 Large Passive
08 File:Bosco Portrait TRR.png File:Bosco TRR.png Bosco ボスコン Bosukon Always Ready To Bat! Human Enjoys playing baseball with passing monsters... ...using them as the ball! First 220 7 6 8 Large Aggressive
09 File:Mighty Muscles Portrait TRR.png File:Mighty Muscles TRR.png Mighty Muscles マイティ・マッソー Maiti Massō Arms Of Steel Human A man with impressive muscles and an array of bad jokes, bound to amuse children and irritate adults... First 230 7 6 8 Large Assertive
10 File:Tonpei Portrait TRR.png File:Tonpei TRR.png Tonpei トンペイ Tonpei Older But Not Wiser Human The founder of the Snotty School of Martial Arts. A veteran, though his footwork has slipped somewhat... Second 385 10 9 8 Small Passive
11 File:Chiro Portrait TRR.png File:Chiro TRR.png Chiro チーロ Chīro Kid Gangster Human Elite Member of a secret society made up of nursery school students... Much better than that yellow kid... Second 400 10 9 8 Small Aggressive
12 File:Gnash Portrait TRR.png File:Gnash TRR.png Gnash ガブール Gabūru Don't Pat Him Dog Another graduate of an elite guard dog training program. Very loyal. Has very sharp fangs. Second 425 10 9 8 Small Assertive
13 File:Scarper Portrait TRR.png File:Scarper TRR.png Scarper スカルパ Sukarupa Playing The Fool Human Looks like he's deep in thought, but he really isn't thinking anything. A really cheerful guy... Second 620 12 12 10 Medium Passive
14 File:Victoria Portrait TRR.png File:Victoria TRR.png Victoria ビクトリア Bikutoria Newly-Wed Warrior Human Newly-wed, she became a Bodyguard to escape the dull life of a housewife. A real thrill-seeker... Second 640 12 12 10 Medium Aggressive
15 File:Johnny Portrait TRR.png File:Johnny TRR.png Johnny ジョニー Jonī Ruthless Operator Human He's got a cold heart and a mind as sharp as a razor. He'll do anything for rupees... Second 660 12 12 10 Medium Assertive
16 File:Ernesto Portrait TRR.png File:Ernesto TRR.png Ernesto アーネス Ānesu Marching Warrior Human Likes to use his enemies' heads for drumming practice. Gets a good sound out of them... Second 1180 14 13 13 Large Passive
17 File:Cargo Portrait TRR.png File:Cargo TRR.png Cargo ディカゴ Deikago Battling Batman Human This one is none too bright but he really knows how to swing that bat... Second 1300 14 13 13 Large Aggressive
18 File:Steroido Portrait TRR.png File:Steroido TRR.png Steroido ステロイ・ディー Suteroi Dī Exceedingly Vain Human A man who is in love with himself. Good in a battle, unless he spots his own reflection... Second 1500 14 13 13 Large Assertive
19 File:Domingo Portrait TRR.png File:Domingo TRR.png Domingo ドミンゴス Domingosu Daydreamer Human An instructor at the Snotty School of Martial Arts. Has a worrying tendency to daydream during battles... Third 1920 16 15 13 Small Passive
20 File:Dante Portrait TRR.png File:Dante TRR.png Dante ダンテ Dante Kid Leader Human Youthful leader of a secret society made up of nursery school students. He's an aggressive little fellow... Third 2000 16 15 13 Small Aggressive
21 File:Gixx Portrait TRR.png File:Gixx TRR.png Gixx ドンギックス Dongikkusu Jaws Like A Vice Dog The smartest of the three dog Bodyguards, he has taught himself to speak at night school... Third 2200 16 15 13 Small Assertive
22 File:Tumble Portrait TRR.png File:Tumble TRR.png Tumble ソクラステ Sokurasute Having A Laugh Human Everything he does goes wrong, which in a sense makes him a genius among his fellow clowns... Third 3420 17 17 15 Medium Passive
23 File:Reddy-Steddy Portrait TRR.png File:Reddy-Steddy TRR.png Reddy-Steddy レディ・ステディ Redi Sutedi Start The Battle Diet! Human An ex-model keen to keep herself in shape, she developed the popular "Battle Diet". Third 3600 17 17 15 Medium Aggressive
24 File:Smith Portrait TRR.png File:Smith TRR.png Smith スミッスー Sumissū Business Leader Human An elite Bodyguard who can be relied on to solve any problem...with his sword! Third 3700 17 17 15 Medium Assertive
25 File:Roland Portrait TRR.png File:Roland TRR.png Roland ロランド Rorando Drum Machine Human Years of fierce drumming have made him second to none in punching power. Third 6400 19 19 18 Large Passive
26 File:Arizona Portrait TRR.png File:Arizona TRR.png Arizona アリゾーナ Arizōna Legendary Big Hitter Human Whether the enemy is big or small he'll deal with them just the same. He'll hit them for a homerun... Third 6800 19 19 18 Large Aggressive
27 File:Mr. Energy Portrait TRR.png File:Mr. Energy TRR.png Mr. Energy マイ・エナジー Mai Enazī Full Of Energy Human A man who has worked out so much that his brain has been mostly replaced by muscle... Third 7000 19 19 18 Large Assertive
28 File:Teddy 2 Portrait TRR.png File:Teddy 2 TRR.png Teddy Todo テデトド Tedetodo Hip Drop-tastic! Unknown Following in the footsteps of Ronny, he went solo and is now finally as powerful as he always dreamed... All 7000 20 20 19 N/A Aggressive
29 File:Yamori Portrait TRR.png File:Yamori TRR.png Yamori ヤモリ Yamori Hidden Blade Human Quite literally, a cut above the rest. This Drifter Bodyguard doesn't suffer fools gladly... All 13000 19 20 20 N/A Assertive
30 File:Ronny Portrait TRR.png File:Ronny TRR.png Ronny イエンロン Ienron Power Of Meditation Human An old friend of Yamori, this Drifter Bodyguard is the best of the best... All 20000 20 20 20 Small Assertive

Unofficial Bodyguards

Throughout the game, there are several compulsory contracts that need to be made in order for the storyline progress. These contracts are always temporary, and dissolve once a particular task has been achieved. These Bodyguards, with the exception of Teddy Todo, are unofficial Bodyguards and will not be added to the bodyguard list in Tingle's notebook. They cannot be taken far from where they were first engaged.

Left‎Teddy Todo
Health - 5 hearts
Behaviour - Aggressive
Location - Hero's Shrine
Before becoming a full-powered Drifter Bodyguard, Teddy Todo is found in the Hero's Shrine, where he can be hired for a minimum of 20 rupees. This transaction is essential to progress any further into the dungeon. The contract terminates after completing the dungeon. Teddy Todo is also found in the Insect Cavern. Despite fighting alongside Tingle in the boss battle, there is no formal Bodyguard contract and Teddy Todo will not follow Tingle around.

Left‎Junglo
Health - 1 heart
Behaviour - Passive
Location - Western Deku Forest, near the waterfall
Once a fearless jungle hero, Junglo has become weak in old age. He has a lower health than any other Bodyguard in the game, and requires Tingle to escort him to his home after being rescued from three insects. If Junglo's health is depleted he will retreat to the waterfall. The contract is terminated on arrival at Junglo's house.

Left‎Town Guard
Health - 10 hearts
Behaviour - Aggressive
Location - Icy Plain cemetery
The Town Guard travels to Icy Plain after discovering his wife is being plagued by ghosts. He will offer to join Tingle as a bodyguard to defeat the Ghost Ringleader. The contract terminates when the Ghost Ringleader initially defeats the guard.

Left‎Town Guard
Health - 20 hearts
Behaviour - Aggressive
Location - Icy Plain cemetery
Once revived the guard's health reaches 20, making him comparable to the Drifter Bodyguards. His contract with Tingle will renew instantly and terminates with the defeat of the Ghost Ringleader.

Trivia

  • Since the Stalfos pirates are deathly afraid of dogs, Tingle can't go to their hideout when one of the dog Bodyguards tags along.
  • It seems Tingle's sidekicks from Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love, are based on the three Bodyguard types. Kakashi's smaller size, Buriki's ability to solve puzzles and Lion's strength are alike to the small, medium and large size classes' special abilities.
  • During the story, other characters can assume the role of unofficial bodyguards, including the Town Guard and Junglo.

References

  1. ""Battling Together" - Want to hear about this? Bodyguards are great allies. They will defend you in battles so they lose power instead of you... By "together", I mean being part of the same smoke cloud in a battle. If you get into a battle... ...either call your Bodyguard, or move to where they are...But of course, you'll still lose some energy... You can't get 100% protection. But it's much better than trying to take on monsters by yourself. Give it a try!" — Salona on Sunshine Seashore (Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland)
  2. ""Watch The Hearts" - You have to hear this! Make your Bodyguard work too hard and they'll collapse. You could be in real trouble if it's a dangerous place. So before things come to that... ...as the employer, you should always have a supply of power-up potions... if you throw it at your Bodyguard, they'll recover... You can throw it so it hits them, or get them to walk over it... Basically, as long as they touch the potion, they will feel its effects... Of course... You can also pay rupees to get your Bodyguard to recover their energy... But if you don't want to lose rupees, make sure you always carry power-up potions. But remember, once they have collapsed, it's too late to give them any power-up potion... Make sure you get it to them before that!" — Salona on Sunshine Seashore (Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland)
  3. ""I Give Up!" - You need to hear this. If your Bodyguard collapses, you're in trouble... But even if you go far away from where they are... They will stay lying on the ground, waiting for you... If you give them rupees, they'll regain energy. But... Bodyguards have limits to their patience... If you leave a Bodyguard who has collapsed and decide... ...to hire a new Bodyguard... Your old Bodyguard will get up and go home. Also, if you leave your Bodyguard lying on the ground... ...and go off exploring on your own... ...they might get fed up and wander back to the Bodyguard Salon. The one thing you don't have to worry about is that because they've gone... ...they'll hold a grudge against you next time you hire them... That won't happen. These guys are pros." — Salona on Sunshine Seashore (Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland)
  4. ""Hello and Goodbye" - This is top info... You've got a balloon, haven't you? But your Bodyguard doesn't... So when you use your balloon... You're saying goodbye to your Bodyguard... But don't worry! The contract will continue even after that... Your Bodyguard will be waiting for you when you next go somewhere... Then you can be reunited and give them a cheerful "hello!" As long as you are on the same continent, they will always be waiting... But I have one more thing to tell you! This is the First Continent, right? I've never left it, so I don't really know but... If you say goodbye and go to another continent... You won't find your Bodyguard waiting there... Ask me again anytime!" — Salona on Sunshine Seashore (Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland)
  5. ""Special Abilities" - This is just great! I must apologise... I don't actually know that much about this... Every individual Bodyguard... ...has their own skills, and not just when it comes to battling... Small Bodyguards have certain advantages... Big Bodyguards pack a lot of muscle... And the medium-sized ones are good with their hands... I'm not lying! This is all true! Sorry I can't give you more details... And here's something else! When you're battling monsters, touch the smoke cloud... Keep touching it as fast as you can! Do that and you and your Bodyguard will both give it your best. This means that the power of your attacks will increase... I'm not kidding! Give it a try!" — Salona on Sunshine Seashore (Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland)
  6. "When you have a Bodyguard, try touching a monster on the screen... If you get it right, the Bodyguard will attack that monster... As long as the Bodyguard is a smart one, they'll know what to do... But remember that Bodyguards are only human... Things will go better if you help them out in battle... If you keep touching the smoke cloud during battle, they'll be grateful... Well, the best way to learn is to actually try things out with a Bodyguard... " — Salona on Sunshine Seashore (Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland)
  7. "According to some very reliable sources of mine... There are a total of 3 Drifter Bodyguards in the world..." — Salona on Mount Desma (Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland)
  8. "If you touch the smoke cloud round Drifter Bodyguards you'll see their true power! If you're lucky enough to hire one, you should really try it during a battle!" — Salona on Icy Plain (Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland)
  9. "Drifter Bodyguards are free to travel around the world... I wish I was that free! But no, I'm stuck here every day... You never know where you're going to meet those Drifter Bodyguards..." — Salona on Gooey Swamp (Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland)
  10. "I heard a rumor the other day... Apparently, there are non-Salon Bodyguards you can hire... They operate without a license... I heard that they are exceedingly powerful but... They won't drink power-up potions, they don't negotiate twice and worse than that... I heard that they are incredibly expensive to hire. Are they worth it? Personally, I think you're better off sticking with the Bodyguard Salon..." — Salona on Deku Forest (Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland)
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