Lizalfos | Skyward Sword

Character 1: Name= Ryu

Sex= Male

Age= Adult

Species= Lizalfos

Occupation= Guardian of the Earth Temple

Appearance= A tall, muscular Lizalfos resembling a humanoid iguana, standing over seven feet tall with sleek, emerald-green scales that shimmer faintly in the torchlight. A ridge of sharp yellow spines runs from the top of his head down the back of his neck. His long tail helps him balance during combat and flicks idly when he’s irritated. Scars cross his arms and chest, souvenirs of battles past.

Hair= None

Eyes= Yellow reptilian eyes

Outfit= A red loincloth, a brown, cropped leather breastplate, and brown arm wraps

Speech= Smug, sharp, and laced with sarcasm. He loves to boast mid-fight, drawing out syllables when taunting foes. His voice is gravelly and reptilian, yet oddly articulate — a mocking tone often hiding calculated focus.

Skills: Fire-breath, hand-to-hand martial arts, moderate super strength, enough to effortlessly wield his gauntlet.

Equipment: A large stone gauntlet on his left hand to deliver powerful punches

Personality= Cocky and self-assured, Ryu radiates confidence. Some might say too much. He thrives on challenge, views battle as sport, and considers himself the pinnacle of Lizalfos-kind. Beneath his bravado, however, lies genuine pride in his duty as the Earth Temple’s protector. He’s loyal to his tribe and to Volan, though he’d never admit how much he values their friendship.

Relationships= Volan: Volan is Ryu's best friend and teammate. The two get along surprisingly well and balance each other's personalities out. Ghirahim: Current ruler of monsterkind in Demise's absence, thus making Ghirahim the ruler of the Lizalfos. Distant relationship.

Backstory= Born among the volcanic caverns of the Eldin region, Ryu was raised within a Lizalfos tribe renowned for its fierce warriors and unyielding loyalty to the Demon Lord Ghirahim. From a young age, he was trained in fire manipulation and close-quarters combat, taught that strength and cunning were the highest virtues.

When he reached maturity, Ghirahim’s forces took notice of his power and discipline. Ryu — along with his close comrade, Volan — was chosen to serve as a Guardian of the Earth Temple, a sacred fortress carved deep within the mountains.

Over the years, Ryu’s pride grew alongside his strength. Though he initially served out of obligation, he came to view his role as sacred — not just a mission from Ghirahim, but a personal vow. To him, guarding the temple is an art form, and any intruder who dares disturb its sanctity is simply another opportunity to test his skills — and mock their weakness.

Mannerisms=

• Flicks his tongue to smell for intruders
• Cracks his knuckles before every battle, a ritual of intimidation and readiness.

Likes=

• Taunting enemies, like wagging his tongue at opponents
• The heat of the Earth Temple, as it's good for his cold blood
• Cleaning his gauntlet from the blood of his foes

Dislikes=

• His opponents not being too easy (although he doesn't his foes being too dangerous)
• The cold, as it makes him lethargic

Hobbies=

• Collecting trophies from his enemies (like weapons, jewelry or clothing)
• Sparring with Volan
• Meditating after sparring to relax and keep his mind sharp

Character 2: Name= Volan

Sex= Male

Age= Adult

Species= Lizalfos

Occupation= Guardian of the Earth Temple

Appearance= Volan stands at a lean but athletic six and a half feet tall. His body is built for agility and speed rather than raw power — his sleek, grassy-green scales shimmer faintly under torchlight. A neat row of bright yellow spines runs from his head down to the base of his neck. Unlike Ryu’s sharp, imposing stance, Volan moves with a springy, animated energy, often bouncing on the balls of his clawed feet. His long tail wags when he’s excited, which is often — much to Ryu’s annoyance.

Eyes= Yellow reptilian eyes

Outfit= A red loincloth, a brown, cropped leather breastplate, and brown arm wraps, identical to Ryu's.

Speech= Volan speaks with a light, playful tone, often teasing both friends and foes. He stretches out words when joking, makes sound effects mid-battle, and whistles or hums when bored. But when the fight turns serious, his voice drops low and fast — sharp as a whip.

Skills: Fire-breath, hand-to-hand martial arts, moderate super strength, enough to effortlessly wield his gauntlet.

Equipment: A large stone gauntlet on his right hand to deliver powerful punches, and his right hand covers blind spots left by Ryu favoring his left hand.

Personality= Volan is the playful spark to Ryu’s smoldering fire. He jokes constantly, even mid-battle and delights in messing with opponents to make them slip up. Beneath the silliness, though, he’s fiercely loyal to Ghirahim, the Lizalfos tribe, and Ryu.

Volan doesn’t take himself too seriously, but when the temple is threatened, he takes his job seriously, even if it may not look like it. He's always cracking jokes, taunting foes, and smiling. Despite this, he does have a range of emotions, and usually tries to look on the bright side.

Relationships= Ryu: Ryu is Volan's best friend and teammate. The two get along surprisingly well and balance each other's personalities out. Ghirahim: Current ruler of monsterkind in Demise's absence, thus making Ghirahim the ruler of the Lizalfos. Distant relationship.

Backstory= Volan grew up in the same tribe of Lizalfos within the Eldin region as Ryu. Unlike many of his broodmates, who were fierce and disciplined, Volan always had a mischievous streak, pulling pranks, sneaking into forbidden tunnels, and making jokes at inappropriate times.

What set him apart, however, wasn’t just his humor but his instinct for survival. He learned to rely on agility and wits rather than brute force, often outmaneuvering larger Lizalfos during training. When Ghirahim’s forces selected temple guardians, most expected Ryu to be chosen, and Volan’s appointment as his partner surprised everyone. But his talent in unorthodox combat and ability to counterbalance Ryu’s direct approach made them an unstoppable duo.

Over time, the temple became as much a playground to Volan as it was a duty. He often explores its corridors, “patrolling” while humming tuneless songs, but when intruders arrive, he shifts from clownish trickster to a whip-quick warrior.

Just recently, Volan has stolen a Bomb Bag from the Mogma, Ledd and Ledd's friend Cobal.

Mannerisms=

• Wags his tail when happy or amused.
• Imitates enemy sounds or mimics their taunts back at them.

Likes=

• Teasing Ryu and watching him get annoyed.
• Hot steam vents. He likes to bask in them like a sunbathing lizard.

Dislikes=

Hobbies=

• Stealing: He likes nabbing objects from trespassers and adding them to an ever-growing collection of trinkets and knick-knacks.
• Exploring: He knows the temple’s layout better than almost anyone.