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* WhatTheHellPlayer: He gets irked if you try to have two drinks for a meal.meal[[note]]which results in Tipsy status and has a chance of activatin Unlucky Cat, a skill that starts you with 25 Health and 25 max Stamina[[/note]].
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* WhatTheHellPlayer: He gets irked if you try to have two drinks for a meal.
--> ''"Hei, nya! Do not overindulge! Hic!"''
--> ''"Hei, nya! Do not overindulge! Hic!"''
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* MacGuffin: The Article that he keeps under his hat; his motivation for adventuring is to find out its origins. [[spoiler:It turns out to be a scale from the Shagaru Magala.]]
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* WeaponOfChoice: The Heavy Light Bowgun.
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* WeaponOfChoice: The Sword and Shield, although sometimes he uses the Insect Glaive.Glaive.
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[[folder: Ace Hunters]]
-->'''Appearances:''' ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
An elite team of hunters that the Guild sends on particularly dangerous missions.
!! Ace Commander
The leader of the Ace Hunters, the Ace Commander is a very critical man who takes his job very seriously.
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* TheComicallySerious: For someone so serious, he can end up in pretty funny situations sometimes, such as reciting the Ace Cadet's pun-riddled dialogue, or pretending he forgot how to use a weapon to distract the Ace Cadet.
* WeaponOfChoice: The Dual Blades.
!! Ace Lancer
An acquaintance and former traveling companion of the Caravaneer, and the Ace Palico's mentor.
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* WeaponOfChoice: The Lance.
!! Ace Gunner
The only woman in the Ace Hunters, the Ace Gunner possesses keen instincts that help her on the field.
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* GuysSmashGirlsShoot: Not only is she the only woman in the Ace Hunters, she's also their only gunner.
* WeaponOfChoice: The Heavy Bowgun.
!! Ace Cadet
The youngest member of the Ace Hunters, the Ace Cadet is an outgoing, if reckless young man.
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* BornLucky: He mentions that he always gets {{rare random drop}}s like gems and plates on his first try, and he manages to get out of many dangerous situations unscathed.
* WeaponOfChoice: The Sword and Shield, although sometimes he uses the Insect Glaive.
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* ButtMonkey: He gets the short end of the stick in the cinematics. When everyone is preparing to move, the Street Cook slips on a fish while carrying a stack of bowls, his games with the Wycoon usually get ruined by something messing up his dice roll, and he slips while trying to enter a hot bath.
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* ButtMonkey: He gets the short end of the stick in the cinematics.cutscenes. When everyone is preparing to move, the Street Cook slips on a fish while carrying a stack of bowls, his games with the Wycoon usually get ruined by something messing up his dice roll, and he slips while trying to enter a hot bath.
* TheBlacksmith: In addition to helping The Man make your weapons and armor, she's the one who makes all of your decorations. Some quest chains involve helping her gather materials so she can make something.
* ChildProdigy: Despite her young age, she's a very accomplished blacksmith.
* ChildProdigy: Despite her young age, she's a very accomplished blacksmith.
* GenkiGirl: The cutscenes show she's a very energetic girl.
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* TheAlcoholic: Downplayed, while he isn't obsessed with alcohol, and you never see him drunk, the other characters note that he gets drunk a lot, and one chain of quests even revolves around retrieving the plans for something he lost while he was drunk.
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* HappilyAdopted: She loves her adoptive father wholeheartedly.
* SixthRanger
* WhatExactlyIsHerJob: She's the one who makes all of the decorations for you.
!! Guildmarm
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* SixthRanger
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* NightmareFetishist: She really loves monsters. Her first love was a Brachydios, and she mentions being the head of the "League of Monsterphiles", whose only member is her.
* ButtMonkey: He gets the short end of the stick in the cinematics. When everyone is preparing to move, the Street Cook slips on a fish while carrying a stack of bowls, his games with the Wycoon usually get ruined by something messing up his dice roll, and he slips while trying to enter a hot bath.
* NoHeroDiscount: Lampshaded. He says that no matter how much the hunter has accomplished, they still have to pay for their meals.
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* VitriolicBestBuds: With the Wycoon. The two are constantly making bets on you, they sometimes play games with each other, and the Street Cook mentions he spends his free time thinking of ways to prank the Wycoon. One cinematic even shows them sharing a hot bath with each other.
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!! Little Miss Forge
The daughter of the Troverian chief. She leaves Harth to serve as The Man's assistant and see the world.
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* BareYourMidriff: Her top shows off a lot of her midriff. Seems dangerous given her work in blacksmithing, but in one cinematic she's dressed in an outfit that completely covers her while she's working on a weapon.
* DaddysGirl: It's clear she adores her adoptive father.
* HappilyAdopted: She loves her adoptive father wholeheartedly.
* SixthRanger
* TokenMiniMoe: She's the only child in the caravan.
* WhatExactlyIsHerJob: She's the one who makes all of the decorations for you.
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The daughter of the Troverian chief. She leaves Harth to serve as The Man's assistant and see the world.
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* BareYourMidriff: Her top shows off a lot of her midriff. Seems dangerous given her work in blacksmithing, but in one cinematic she's dressed in an outfit that completely covers her while she's working on a weapon.
* DaddysGirl: It's clear she adores her adoptive father.
* HappilyAdopted: She loves her adoptive father wholeheartedly.
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* TokenMiniMoe: She's the only child in the caravan.
* WhatExactlyIsHerJob: She's the one who makes all of the decorations for you.
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AffectionateNickname: He refers to the player as "Kindred Hunter".
* TheAlcoholic: Downplayed, while he isn't obsessed with alcohol, and you never see him drunk, the other characters note that he gets drunk a lot, and one chain of quests even revolves around retrieving the plans for something he lost while he was drunk.
* CatchPhrase: "You're the one to get it done!" He says this to the hunter whenever the hunter is about to tackle a challenging quest.
* CoolOldGuy: Age hasn't diminished his thirst for adventure one bit.
* NiceHat: He wears a red fedora, which is where he keeps the Article. The player even retrieves it for him in the opening of the game.
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* TheAlcoholic: Downplayed, while he isn't obsessed with alcohol, and you never see him drunk, the other characters note that he gets drunk a lot, and one chain of quests even revolves around retrieving the plans for something he lost while he was drunk.
* CatchPhrase: "You're the one to get it done!" He says this to the hunter whenever the hunter is about to tackle a challenging quest.
* CoolOldGuy: Age hasn't diminished his thirst for adventure one bit.
* NiceHat: He wears a red fedora, which is where he keeps the Article. The player even retrieves it for him in the opening of the game.
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* TeleportSpam: As his kitchen becomes more advanced, the Street Cook starts teleporting between each facility in his kitchen. This isn't just a hardware limitation either; in one cinematic, which uses far more advanced graphics than the game, he's still shown teleporting as he's cooking.
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The caravan of eccentric characters that travels from town to town with the Hunter in ''4 Ultimate''.
!! Caravaneer
The leader of the Capital C Caravan, and the first NPC the player meets in ''4 Ultimate''.
* CoolOldGuy
* NonHumanSidekick: NobleBirdOfPrey
* SupportingLeader
!! The Man
A large Wyverian blacksmith who forges and upgrades the player's equipment. He is friendly but has difficulty expressing his feelings.
* GentleGiant
* TheBlacksmith
* TheQuietOne
!! Little Miss Forge
The daughter of the Troverian chief. She leaves Harth to serve as The Man's assistant and see the world.
* DaddysGirl
* SixthRanger
* WhatExactlyIsHerJob
!! Guildmarm
A quirky young woman who assigns caravan quests. Her dream is to gather comprehensive notes about all the monsters the player encounters.
* AdmiringTheAbomination: In particular, she's an enormous Brachydios FanGirl.
* Meganekko
* TheNicknamer: Calls the player "Doodle" for the entirety of the game.
* ZettaiRyouiki
!! Street Cook
A Felyne chef recruited by Capital C Caravan. He can cook the player meals before going on quests in order to grant him or her improved abilities and special skills.
* CampCook
* GratuitousForeignLanguage: Chinese
* TeamChef
!! Wycoon
A Wyverian merchant with an extensive network. The player can trade with the Wycoon to obtain parts from monsters not found in ''4 Ultimate'' or duplicate existing items.
* IntrepidMerchant
[[folder:Capital C Caravan]]
-->'''Appearances:''' ''4 Ultimate''
The caravan of eccentric characters that travels from town to town with the Hunter in ''4 Ultimate''.
!! Caravaneer
The leader of the Capital C Caravan, and the first NPC the player meets in ''4 Ultimate''.
* CoolOldGuy
* NonHumanSidekick: NobleBirdOfPrey
* SupportingLeader
!! The Man
A large Wyverian blacksmith who forges and upgrades the player's equipment. He is friendly but has difficulty expressing his feelings.
* GentleGiant
* TheBlacksmith
* TheQuietOne
!! Little Miss Forge
The daughter of the Troverian chief. She leaves Harth to serve as The Man's assistant and see the world.
* DaddysGirl
* SixthRanger
* WhatExactlyIsHerJob
!! Guildmarm
A quirky young woman who assigns caravan quests. Her dream is to gather comprehensive notes about all the monsters the player encounters.
* AdmiringTheAbomination: In particular, she's an enormous Brachydios FanGirl.
* Meganekko
* TheNicknamer: Calls the player "Doodle" for the entirety of the game.
* ZettaiRyouiki
!! Street Cook
A Felyne chef recruited by Capital C Caravan. He can cook the player meals before going on quests in order to grant him or her improved abilities and special skills.
* CampCook
* GratuitousForeignLanguage: Chinese
* TeamChef
!! Wycoon
A Wyverian merchant with an extensive network. The player can trade with the Wycoon to obtain parts from monsters not found in ''4 Ultimate'' or duplicate existing items.
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* NoSell: The Ultimate Mask grants the wearer a 100% chance to block every attack--that is, until they get [[BerserkButton pissed off]].
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* NoSell: The Ultimate Mask grants the wearer a 100% chance to block every attack--that is, until attack and nullify any status effect. When they get [[BerserkButton pissed off]].off]], however, they fly into an UnstoppableRage that is CastFromHitPoints.
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* HulkSpeak: Both of them talk like this, unless they're wearing the [[QuintessentialBritishGentleman Gentleman Mask]].
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* HeroicRROD: The Ultimate Mask gives them this attribute, increasing the wearer's attack power greatly during rage mode at the cost of slowly draining their health until they get knocked out.
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* AncientAstronauts: The Cosmic Mask looks like a ''[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog%C5%AB Shakouki Doguu]]'' figurine.
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* AncientAstronauts: The Cosmic Mask looks like one. It actually resembles a ''[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog%C5%AB Shakouki Doguu]]'' figurine.figurine, which is the same reference used for Huitzil in ''VideoGame/{{Darkstalkers}}''.
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* AncientAstronauts: The Cosmic Mask looks like a ''[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog%C5%AB Shakouki Doguu]]'' figurine.
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* HollywoodTorch: The Lamp Mask functions as one when the wearer is summoned, illuminating dark areas and warding off certain monsters like small Neopterons.
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* HollywoodTorch: HollywoodTorches: The Lamp Mask functions as one when the wearer is summoned, illuminating dark areas and warding off certain monsters like small Neopterons.
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* DungFu: The Stink Mask lets the wearer throw Dung Bombs around.
* EatMe: The Kebab-Boo Mask is a chunk of meat that allows wearers to pose as bait, effectively luring most monsters into traps.
* EatMe: The Kebab-Boo Mask is a chunk of meat that allows wearers to pose as bait, effectively luring most monsters into traps.
* HollywoodTorch: The Lamp Mask functions as one when the wearer is summoned, illuminating dark areas and warding off certain monsters like small Neopterons.
* HulkSpeak: Both of them talk like this, unless they're wearing the [[QuintessentialBritishGentleman Gentleman Mask]].
* HulkSpeak: Both of them talk like this, unless they're wearing the [[QuintessentialBritishGentleman Gentleman Mask]].
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* ItemCaddy: Like the Felynes in other games, Cha-Cha and Kayamba will help you gather items at gathering spots. Unlike the Felynes, they'll also help you chop up dead monsters.
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* ItemCaddy: Like the Felynes in other games, Cha-Cha and Kayamba will help you gather items at gathering spots. Unlike the Felynes, they'll also help you chop up carve dead monsters.monsters for parts, which is ''extremely'' beneficial against the game's notorious [[RandomNumberGod Desire Sensor]].
--> '''Cha-Cha:''' ''"Ahh...nothing like chop-chop monster after great hunt."''
* ItemCrafting: The Mystery Pot Mask allows the wearer to transmute any item you hand over by putting it into the mask and processing it.
--> '''Cha-Cha:''' ''"Ahh...nothing like chop-chop monster after great hunt."''
* ItemCrafting: The Mystery Pot Mask allows the wearer to transmute any item you hand over by putting it into the mask and processing it.
* MagicAntidote: The Nulberry Mask lets the wearer cure the hunter of elemental Blights when summoned.
* MundaneUtility: The [=BBQ=] Mask allows you to cook meat, the Lamp Mask functions as a light source, and the Whetstone Mask allows you to sharpen your weapon from time to time. That said, the Whetstone Mask is actually one of the stronger masks in the game in terms of raw power, to say nothing of the [[KillItWithFire arsonist tendencies]] the [=BBQ=] and Lamp Mask wearers get when angered.
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* NoSell: The Ultimate Mask grants the wearer immunity a 100% chance to damage--that block every attack--that is, until they get [[BerserkButton pissed off]].off]].
* PitTrap: The Pitfall Mask allows the wearer to set up a pitfall trap when summoned. Naturally, this won't work underwater or on certain types of terrain.
* PitTrap: The Pitfall Mask allows the wearer to set up a pitfall trap when summoned. Naturally, this won't work underwater or on certain types of terrain.
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* EnemyScan: The Fluffy Mask allows them to pinpoint large monsters on the map, along with information on monster type, movement patterns and temperament (aggressive or docile). Players can also trigger this ability manually by signaling the Shakalaka wearing the Fluffy Mask every few minutes.
* KissOfLife: The Ancient Mask allows you to replenish your oxygen underwater by summoning its wearer to yourself and breathing through the apparatus, implying this trope in a somewhat...[[{{Squick}} disturbing fashion]].
--> '''Cha-Cha/Kayamba:''' ''"Smell air! Smell fresh flowers! Take good, deep breath!"''
--> '''Cha-Cha/Kayamba:''' ''"Smell air! Smell fresh flowers! Take good, deep breath!"''
* MagicDance: Replacing the Felyne Comrades' field horn abilities, Cha-Cha and Kayamaba can instead perform ritual dances that either boost your stats, heal your wounds or unleash mayhem on the enemy.
* NoSell: The Ultimate Mask grants the wearer immunity to damage--that is, until they get [[BerserkButton pissed off]].
* ThePowerOfFriendship: Get their Chum-Chum levels high enough and they will begin performing [[MagicDance combination dances]] that give you even greater power boosts and other benefits than normal.
* ThePowerOfFriendship: Get their Chum-Chum levels high enough and they will begin performing [[MagicDance combination dances]] that give you even greater power boosts and other benefits than normal.
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* VitriolicBestBuds: Cha-Cha and Kayamba are this in ''3U''; until players can get their Chum-Chum levels up, they will occasionally bicker with each other on the field, which can be detrimental if you're fighting a boss monster and they're too busy squabbling to help out. Once you get them to reconcile, though, ThePowerOfFriendship comes into full effect.
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* StandardStatusEffects: Hunters who perform combat support roles can specialize in weaponry which may inflict [[DeepSleep Sleep]], [[TheParalyzer Paralysis]], [[PoisonedWeapons Poison]], [[HavingABlast Blastblight]] and the hidden attribute [[PowerStrainBlackout Fatigue]] on monsters.
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* StandardStatusEffects: Hunters who perform combat support roles can specialize in weaponry which may inflict [[DeepSleep [[InstantSedation Sleep]], [[TheParalyzer Paralysis]], [[PoisonedWeapons Poison]], [[HavingABlast Blastblight]] and the hidden attribute [[PowerStrainBlackout Fatigue]] on monsters.
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* VerbalTic: Support Forte Palicoes like to express things in terms of "purrcents", reflecting their EnemyScan specialties.
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* MiniGame: Sunsnug Isle in ''4 Ultimate'' has two minigames you can play that involve your Palicoes:
** The Fishing Machine lets you cast a net to catch fish or occasionally a Plesioth, which your Palicoes, which number up to five at a time when using the machine, then reel in. Most Palicoes have special skills that do things such as bias the fishing rewards in favor of a particular kind of fish, enlarge the size of the net, and slow down schools of wish.
** Meownster Hunters has a team of up to five Palicoes go out and fight monsters or gather treasure in up to three different quests. The minigame is primarily automated, with your only control being to determine what attacks Palicoes use in rounds of ElementalRockPaperScissors, although you can fully automate the trip if you wish. Doing this nets Scrap that can be used towards forging Palico gear; this is the only way to get new gear for your Palico outside of certain limited-time DLC.
** The Fishing Machine lets you cast a net to catch fish or occasionally a Plesioth, which your Palicoes, which number up to five at a time when using the machine, then reel in. Most Palicoes have special skills that do things such as bias the fishing rewards in favor of a particular kind of fish, enlarge the size of the net, and slow down schools of wish.
** Meownster Hunters has a team of up to five Palicoes go out and fight monsters or gather treasure in up to three different quests. The minigame is primarily automated, with your only control being to determine what attacks Palicoes use in rounds of ElementalRockPaperScissors, although you can fully automate the trip if you wish. Doing this nets Scrap that can be used towards forging Palico gear; this is the only way to get new gear for your Palico outside of certain limited-time DLC.
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* HumanCannonball: When one of them is wearing the Artillery Mask, they can turn the other into this. It's surprisingly effective.
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-->'''Appearances:''' ''Freedom Unite'' / ''Portable 3rd'' / ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
* VirtualPaperDoll: Like the Hunters, you can dress them up in various weapons and armor. While this feature only served a cosmetic purpose in earlier games, by ''4'' it has expanded to the point where you can craft specialized equipment with varying looks and stats for them, similar to the Shakalaka Masks in ''3''.
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* EnemyScan: Support Forte Palicoes can show you where large monsters are at the beginning of the quest for a few seconds. On top of that, having them with you gives you extended info about marked monsters, such as what type of monster, whether they're docile or aggressive, and what direction they are facing and/or moving in. They will even tell you when monsters are tired or weak enough to tranquilize, which is very helpful in Capture quests.
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* EnemyScan: Support Forte Palicoes can show you where large monsters are at the beginning of the quest for a few seconds.seconds, and has a chance of reusing this ability for every 5 minutes thereafter. On top of that, having them with you gives you extended info about marked monsters, such as what type of monster, whether they're docile or aggressive, and what direction they are facing and/or moving in. They will even tell you when monsters are tired or weak enough to tranquilize, which is very helpful in Capture quests.
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* EnemyScan: Support Forte Palicoes can show you where large monsters are at the beginning of the quest for a few seconds. On top of that, having them with you gives you extended info about marked monsters, such as what type of monster and monster, whether they're docile or aggressive.aggressive, and what direction they are facing and/or moving in. They will even tell you when monsters are tired or weak enough to tranquilize, which is very helpful in Capture quests.
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[[folder:Wyverians]]
->'''Appearances:''' ''1'' / ''G 1'' / ''Freedom 1'' / ''2'' / ''Freedom 2'' / ''Freedom Unite'' / ''3'' / ''Portable 3rd'' / ''3 Ultimate'' / ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
A very human-like race, with pointed ears and talon-like feet. Wyverians are a more "behind-the-scenes" race, appearing as [=NPCs=] ranging from blacksmiths to farmers to sea traders to scientists to village elders to hunters.
* TheBlacksmith: Most, if not all, blacksmiths that appear throughout the series are Wyverian. The Man, the resident Smithy in ''4/4U'', even states that it basically runs in the family.
* DoesNotLikeShoes: Not the race as a whole, but those with more reptilian feet don't bother with shoes of any sort.
* FantasticScience: They tend to dabble in this, and are usually the ones responsible for gathering information on monster ecologies.
* FourFingeredHands: Wyverian hands vary from four to five fingers. Their feet on the other hand, are very reptilian and usually have three or four toes with talon-like claws on them.
* GratuitousJapanese: It goes without saying. The hub town in ''Portable 3rd'' is a damn [[RyokanInn hotspring resort village]]. Taken UpToEleven with the [[TheCaptain Argosy Captain]] in ''Tri'' and ''3 Ultimate'', who has a peculiar habit of saying words in Japanese and translating it for you afterwards.
* MiniatureSeniorCitizens: Many Wyverians greatly shrink as they age. Although there are [[http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100620162248/monsterhunter/images/e/e8/Mh_003.jpg exceptions]], such as the Dondruma Elder.
* PointedEars: All Wyverians have pointed ears.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Troverians]]
->'''Appearances:''' ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
A race of stout, dwarf-like beings who reside within the village of Harth, deep inside the interior of an active volcano. They are known for their gung-ho attitude and mining and crafting expertise.
* TheBlacksmith: They make weapons and armor, and polish rusty ones found in the Everwood on Expeditions.
* ConvectionSchmonvection: Lava from the nearby volcano flows right through and underneath their town as their renewable heat source for their forges.
* DugTooDeep: They keep digging out monster lairs: including Tetsucabra, Gravios and even Teostra... of course, the Hunter is the one tasked to get rid of said monsters so they can continue mining.
* TheEngineer: They ''are'' based off your standard dwarves, after all. With the help of The Man, they design a boat, the Arluq, for the Caravan, and later attach a blimp on it to turn it into an [[{{UsefulNotes/Airships}} airship]].
* InterspeciesAdoption: The chief of Harth raised the human girl Little Miss Forge as his daughter.
* OurDwarvesAreAllTheSame: They have the usual traits associated with a standard high fantasy Dwarf, including being stocky, engaged in mining and blacksmiting, the preference for axes as weapons, having horned helmets and the males sporting huge beards. However, Troverians are just as tall as humans.
* TenMinuteRetirement: When you arrive at Harth for the first time, some issues with a Tetsucabra have the Troverians down in the dumps, due to the inability to perform their mining operations. After the Hunter takes care of the monster, they are back to their usual cheery selves.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Lynians]]
Lynians are diminutive sapient creatures known for their intelligence, organization, and language. They are also distinguishable by being some of the only monsters who don't die -- they merely dig into the ground and escape to live another day.
!!Felyne
http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/felyne_8333.png
->'''Appearances:''' ''1'' / ''G 1'' / ''Freedom 1'' / ''2'' / ''Freedom 2'' / ''Freedom Unite'' / ''3'' / ''Portable 3rd'' / ''3 Ultimate'' / ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
Small but intelligent cat-people commonly seen as assistants and companions to Hunters. Starting with the second generation, Felynes can be hired as chefs and battle comrades.
->'''Appearances:''' ''1'' / ''G 1'' / ''Freedom 1'' / ''2'' / ''Freedom 2'' / ''Freedom Unite'' / ''3'' / ''Portable 3rd'' / ''3 Ultimate'' / ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
A very human-like race, with pointed ears and talon-like feet. Wyverians are a more "behind-the-scenes" race, appearing as [=NPCs=] ranging from blacksmiths to farmers to sea traders to scientists to village elders to hunters.
* TheBlacksmith: Most, if not all, blacksmiths that appear throughout the series are Wyverian. The Man, the resident Smithy in ''4/4U'', even states that it basically runs in the family.
* DoesNotLikeShoes: Not the race as a whole, but those with more reptilian feet don't bother with shoes of any sort.
* FantasticScience: They tend to dabble in this, and are usually the ones responsible for gathering information on monster ecologies.
* FourFingeredHands: Wyverian hands vary from four to five fingers. Their feet on the other hand, are very reptilian and usually have three or four toes with talon-like claws on them.
* GratuitousJapanese: It goes without saying. The hub town in ''Portable 3rd'' is a damn [[RyokanInn hotspring resort village]]. Taken UpToEleven with the [[TheCaptain Argosy Captain]] in ''Tri'' and ''3 Ultimate'', who has a peculiar habit of saying words in Japanese and translating it for you afterwards.
* MiniatureSeniorCitizens: Many Wyverians greatly shrink as they age. Although there are [[http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100620162248/monsterhunter/images/e/e8/Mh_003.jpg exceptions]], such as the Dondruma Elder.
* PointedEars: All Wyverians have pointed ears.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Troverians]]
->'''Appearances:''' ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
A race of stout, dwarf-like beings who reside within the village of Harth, deep inside the interior of an active volcano. They are known for their gung-ho attitude and mining and crafting expertise.
* TheBlacksmith: They make weapons and armor, and polish rusty ones found in the Everwood on Expeditions.
* ConvectionSchmonvection: Lava from the nearby volcano flows right through and underneath their town as their renewable heat source for their forges.
* DugTooDeep: They keep digging out monster lairs: including Tetsucabra, Gravios and even Teostra... of course, the Hunter is the one tasked to get rid of said monsters so they can continue mining.
* TheEngineer: They ''are'' based off your standard dwarves, after all. With the help of The Man, they design a boat, the Arluq, for the Caravan, and later attach a blimp on it to turn it into an [[{{UsefulNotes/Airships}} airship]].
* InterspeciesAdoption: The chief of Harth raised the human girl Little Miss Forge as his daughter.
* OurDwarvesAreAllTheSame: They have the usual traits associated with a standard high fantasy Dwarf, including being stocky, engaged in mining and blacksmiting, the preference for axes as weapons, having horned helmets and the males sporting huge beards. However, Troverians are just as tall as humans.
* TenMinuteRetirement: When you arrive at Harth for the first time, some issues with a Tetsucabra have the Troverians down in the dumps, due to the inability to perform their mining operations. After the Hunter takes care of the monster, they are back to their usual cheery selves.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Lynians]]
Lynians are diminutive sapient creatures known for their intelligence, organization, and language. They are also distinguishable by being some of the only monsters who don't die -- they merely dig into the ground and escape to live another day.
!!Felyne
http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/felyne_8333.png
->'''Appearances:''' ''1'' / ''G 1'' / ''Freedom 1'' / ''2'' / ''Freedom 2'' / ''Freedom Unite'' / ''3'' / ''Portable 3rd'' / ''3 Ultimate'' / ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
Small but intelligent cat-people commonly seen as assistants and companions to Hunters. Starting with the second generation, Felynes can be hired as chefs and battle comrades.
to:
->'''Appearances:''' ''1'' / ''G 1'' / ''Freedom 1'' / ''2'' / ''Freedom 2'' / ''Freedom Unite'' / ''3'' / ''Portable 3rd'' / ''3 Ultimate'' / ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
A very human-like race, with pointed ears and talon-like feet. Wyverians are
Even when they're playing offline, a
* TheBlacksmith: Most, if
* DoesNotLikeShoes: Not
* FantasticScience:
* FourFingeredHands: Wyverian hands vary from four to five fingers. Their feet on the other hand, are very reptilian and usually have three or four toes with talon-like claws on them.
* GratuitousJapanese: It goes without saying. The hub town in ''Portable 3rd'' is a damn [[RyokanInn hotspring resort village]]. Taken UpToEleven with the [[TheCaptain Argosy Captain]] in ''Tri'' and ''3 Ultimate'', who has a peculiar habit of saying words in Japanese and translating it for you afterwards.
* MiniatureSeniorCitizens: Many Wyverians greatly shrink as they age. Although there are [[http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100620162248/monsterhunter/images/e/e8/Mh_003.jpg exceptions]], such as the Dondruma Elder.
* PointedEars: All Wyverians have pointed ears.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Troverians]]
->'''Appearances:''' ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
A race of stout, dwarf-like beings who reside within the village of Harth, deep inside the interior of an active volcano. They are known for their gung-ho attitude and mining and crafting expertise.
* TheBlacksmith: They make weapons and armor, and polish rusty ones found in the Everwood on Expeditions.
* ConvectionSchmonvection: Lava from the nearby volcano flows right through and underneath their town as their renewable heat source for their forges.
* DugTooDeep: They keep digging out monster lairs: including Tetsucabra, Gravios and even Teostra... of course, the Hunter is the one tasked to get rid of said monsters so they can continue mining.
* TheEngineer: They ''are'' based off your standard dwarves, after all. With the help of The Man, they design a boat, the Arluq, for the Caravan, and later attach a blimp on it to turn it into an [[{{UsefulNotes/Airships}} airship]].
* InterspeciesAdoption: The chief of Harth raised the human girl Little Miss Forge as his daughter.
* OurDwarvesAreAllTheSame: They
!!Cha-Cha and
* TenMinuteRetirement: When you arrive at Harth for the first time, some issues with a Tetsucabra have the Troverians down in the dumps, due to the inability to perform their mining operations. After the Hunter takes care of the monster, they are back to their usual cheery selves.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Lynians]]
Lynians are diminutive sapient creatures known for their intelligence, organization, and language. They are also distinguishable by being some of the only monsters who don't die -- they merely dig into the ground and escape to live another day.
!!Felyne
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->'''Appearances:''' ''1'' / ''G 1'' / ''Freedom 1'' / ''2'' / ''Freedom 2'' / ''Freedom Unite'' / ''3'' / ''Portable 3rd''
-->'''Appearances:''' ''3 (Only Cha-Cha)'' / ''3
-->''"Kayamba save your bacon. You pay later. In bacon."''
Two Shakalaka children and bitter rivals, these self-proclaimed brave warriors travel the land seeking the legendary "ultimate mask." They may talk big, but
Though it may not seem like much, the Shakalaka Warriors bring a lot of utility with their wide array of tribal dances. These dances can do anything from healing to increasing stats, and the
* CowardlyLion: Cha-Cha, especially if he's wearing the Fluffy Mask.
* ItemCaddy: Like the Felynes in other games, Cha-Cha and Kayamba will help you gather items at gathering spots. Unlike the Felynes, they'll also help you chop up dead monsters.
* LeeroyJenkins: Kayamba is introduced trying to pick a fight with a ''Duramboros''.
* MadBomber: When Cha-Cha or Kayamba wears the Felyne Mask, they attack with nothing but bombs.
* MaskPower: Cha-Cha and Kayamba can wear different masks which give them different abilities. Even their personalities change depending on the mask.
* PlayingWithFire: They can use fire if they get angry while wearing the BBQ Mask, Lamp Mask, or Rathalos Mask.
* SmallNameBigEgo: Both of them believe their contributions to the hunt to be a lot bigger than it really is.
!!Palicos
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-->'''Appearances:''' ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
-->''"Do you really think you can face the Ace, nya?"''
Felyne mercenaries who travel the world looking for hunter who will hire them in exchange for food and housing. Each Palico has a unique set of skills and abilities, but they are too skittish and panicky to hunt on their own. Enter the Ace Palico: Famous for their skill and bravery, they help keep the Palicos in line, and lead them into battle. Though they may seem arrogant and self-centered, the Ace Palico cares very much for their number one minion.
The Palicos differ from the Shakalakas in that you can hire them in far great numbers, but each one has a much more limited skillset compared to the flexibility of Cha-Cha and Kayamba. The exception to this is the Ace Palico, whose role and skills can be changed by switching around which Palicos are on duty. This allows the player to either keep them as they are, specialize them in a single skillset, or mix and match to get a wider variety of abilities.
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* BadassAdorable:
** As battle comrades.
** The Meownster Hunter MiniGame in ''4 Ultimate'' has a team of 1-5 Palicoes taking on monsters--the same monsters you fight, no less--with no human assistance necessary[[note]]They ask for attack commands, but even then you can have the entire journey automated.[[/note]].
* BigBulkyBomb: Wild Felynes and Bombing Palicoes will sometimes use large barrel bombs, which are twice their size.
** As battle comrades.
** The Meownster Hunter MiniGame in ''4 Ultimate'' has a team of 1-5 Palicoes taking on monsters--the same monsters you fight, no less--with no human assistance necessary[[note]]They ask for attack commands, but even then you can have the entire journey automated.[[/note]].
* BigBulkyBomb: Wild Felynes and Bombing Palicoes will sometimes use large barrel bombs, which are twice their size.
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* BadassAdorable:
** As battle comrades.
**BadassAdorable: They're tiny kitten people, and they're your trusty allies in combat, of course they are this! The Meownster Hunter MiniGame in ''4 Ultimate'' has a team of 1-5 Palicoes taking on monsters--the same monsters you fight, no less--with no human assistance necessary[[note]]They ask for attack commands, but even then you can have the entire journey automated.[[/note]].
* BigBulkyBomb:Wild Felynes and Palicos of the Bombing Palicoes will Forte sometimes use large barrel bombs, which are twice much bigger than their size.entire bodies.
** As battle comrades.
**
* BigBulkyBomb:
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* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: White.
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* CuteKitten: Their cat noises and gestures make them adorable.
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* FunnyBackgroundEvent: They are masters of this.
* HelloInsertNameHere: Your Felyne Comrades / Palicoes come pre-named, their names being pulled from a list of default names, but you can rename them upon hire if you wish.
* HurricaneOfPuns: They love making puns off of cat-based terms, such as "[=StreetPaws=]" ([=StreetPass=]), "purrcent" (percent), and "Meowster Fishernyan" (Master Fisherman).
* HelloInsertNameHere: Your Felyne Comrades / Palicoes come pre-named, their names being pulled from a list of default names, but you can rename them upon hire if you wish.
* HurricaneOfPuns: They love making puns off of cat-based terms, such as "[=StreetPaws=]" ([=StreetPass=]), "purrcent" (percent), and "Meowster Fishernyan" (Master Fisherman).
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* HurricaneOfPuns: They love making puns off of cat-based terms, such as "[=StreetPaws=]" ([=StreetPass=]), "purrcent" (percent), and "Meowster Fishernyan" (Master Fisherman).
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* LethalChef: Mess up ingredient combinations, and they easily become this. To be fair, it ''is'' your fault for picking combinations that lead to Tipsy status or activating Unlucky Cat.
--> '''Street Cook:''' "Hei, nya! Do not overindulge! Hic!"
* MadBomber: When a wild Felyne gets provoked, it'll sometimes use a barrel bomb on you, although it often ends up blowing itself up as well.
** Bombing Forte Palicoes can use this against large monsters, in varying Barrel Bomb sizes. They even have a skill that matches the trope name verbatim.
* MadeOfIron: One of the only monsters that never actually die. They merely run away via digging after their health is low enough.
--> '''Street Cook:''' "Hei, nya! Do not overindulge! Hic!"
* MadBomber: When a wild Felyne gets provoked, it'll sometimes use a barrel bomb on you, although it often ends up blowing itself up as well.
** Bombing Forte Palicoes can use this against large monsters, in varying Barrel Bomb sizes. They even have a skill that matches the trope name verbatim.
* MadeOfIron: One of the only monsters that never actually die. They merely run away via digging after their health is low enough.
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--> '''Street Cook:''' "Hei, nya! Do not overindulge! Hic!"
**
* MadeOfIron: One of the only monsters that never actually die. They merely run away via digging after their health is low enough.
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* MushroomSamba: If hit with a Felvine Bomb, its response is something that can be described as "drunk on Felvine".
* NonMaliciousMonster: Though Felynes are technically monsters as well, even wild Felynes quite docile unless provoked. The same can't be said for the Melynxes, though.
* NonMaliciousMonster: Though Felynes are technically monsters as well, even wild Felynes quite docile unless provoked. The same can't be said for the Melynxes, though.
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* RidiculouslyCuteCritter: They're walking cats with adorable cat sounds.
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* VerbalTic: Often insert "meow" and "nya" (the Japanese equivalent of meow) in their speech.
!!Melynx
http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/melynx_5542.png
!!Melynx
http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/melynx_5542.png
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!!Melynx
http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/melynx_5542.png
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Wyverians]]
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The EvilCounterpart to the Felynes, recognizable by their black fur. While the majority of Melynxes are petty thugs and pickpockets who will happily mug any Hunter that crosses their path, a few are willing to hire themselves out as chefs and mercenaries.
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A very human-like race, with pointed ears and talon-like feet. Wyverians are a more "behind-the-scenes" race, appearing as [=NPCs=] ranging from blacksmiths to farmers to sea traders to scientists to village elders to hunters.
* TheBlacksmith: Most, if not all, blacksmiths that appear throughout the series are Wyverian. TheEvilCounterpart Man, the resident Smithy in ''4/4U'', even states that it basically runs in the family.
* DoesNotLikeShoes: Not the race as a whole, but those with more reptilian feet don't bother with shoes of any sort.
* FantasticScience: They tend to dabble in this, and are usually the ones responsible for gathering information on monster ecologies.
* FourFingeredHands: Wyverian hands vary from four to five fingers. Their feet on the other hand, are very reptilian and usually have three or four toes with talon-like claws on them.
* GratuitousJapanese: It goes without saying. The hub town in ''Portable 3rd'' is a damn [[RyokanInn hotspring resort village]]. Taken UpToEleven with the [[TheCaptain Argosy Captain]] in ''Tri'' and ''3 Ultimate'', who has a peculiar habit of saying words in Japanese and translating it for you afterwards.
* MiniatureSeniorCitizens: Many Wyverians greatly shrink as they age. Although there are [[http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100620162248/monsterhunter/images/e/e8/Mh_003.jpg exceptions]], such as the Dondruma Elder.
* PointedEars: All Wyverians have pointed ears.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Troverians]]
->'''Appearances:''' ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
A race of stout, dwarf-like beings who reside within the village of Harth, deep inside the interior of an active volcano. They are known for their gung-ho attitude and mining and crafting expertise.
* TheBlacksmith: They make weapons and armor, and polish rusty ones found in the Everwood on Expeditions.
* ConvectionSchmonvection: Lava from the nearby volcano flows right through and underneath their town as their renewable heat source for their forges.
* DugTooDeep: They keep digging out monster lairs: including Tetsucabra, Gravios and even Teostra... of course, the Hunter is the one tasked to get rid of said monsters so they can continue mining.
* TheEngineer: They ''are'' based off your standard dwarves, after all. With the help of The Man, they design a boat, the Arluq, for the Caravan, and later attach a blimp on it to turn it into an [[{{UsefulNotes/Airships}} airship]].
* InterspeciesAdoption: The chief of Harth raised the human girl Little Miss Forge as his daughter.
* OurDwarvesAreAllTheSame: They have the usual traits associated with a standard high fantasy Dwarf, including being stocky, engaged in mining and blacksmiting, the preference for axes as weapons, having horned helmets and the males sporting huge beards. However, Troverians are just as tall as humans.
* TenMinuteRetirement: When you arrive at Harth for the first time, some issues with a Tetsucabra have the Troverians down in the dumps, due to theFelynes, recognizable by inability to perform their black fur. While mining operations. After the majority of Melynxes are petty thugs and pickpockets who will happily mug any Hunter that crosses takes care of the monster, they are back to their path, a few usual cheery selves.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Lynians]]
Lynians arewilling diminutive sapient creatures known for their intelligence, organization, and language. They are also distinguishable by being some of the only monsters who don't die -- they merely dig into the ground and escape to hire themselves out live another day.
!!Felyne
http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/felyne_8333.png
->'''Appearances:''' ''1'' / ''G 1'' / ''Freedom 1'' / ''2'' / ''Freedom 2'' / ''Freedom Unite'' / ''3'' / ''Portable 3rd'' / ''3 Ultimate'' / ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
Small but intelligent cat-people commonly seen as assistants and companions to Hunters. Starting with the second generation, Felynes can be hired as chefs andmercenaries.battle comrades.
* TheBlacksmith: Most, if not all, blacksmiths that appear throughout the series are Wyverian. The
* DoesNotLikeShoes: Not the race as a whole, but those with more reptilian feet don't bother with shoes of any sort.
* FantasticScience: They tend to dabble in this, and are usually the ones responsible for gathering information on monster ecologies.
* FourFingeredHands: Wyverian hands vary from four to five fingers. Their feet on the other hand, are very reptilian and usually have three or four toes with talon-like claws on them.
* GratuitousJapanese: It goes without saying. The hub town in ''Portable 3rd'' is a damn [[RyokanInn hotspring resort village]]. Taken UpToEleven with the [[TheCaptain Argosy Captain]] in ''Tri'' and ''3 Ultimate'', who has a peculiar habit of saying words in Japanese and translating it for you afterwards.
* MiniatureSeniorCitizens: Many Wyverians greatly shrink as they age. Although there are [[http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100620162248/monsterhunter/images/e/e8/Mh_003.jpg exceptions]], such as the Dondruma Elder.
* PointedEars: All Wyverians have pointed ears.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Troverians]]
->'''Appearances:''' ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
A race of stout, dwarf-like beings who reside within the village of Harth, deep inside the interior of an active volcano. They are known for their gung-ho attitude and mining and crafting expertise.
* TheBlacksmith: They make weapons and armor, and polish rusty ones found in the Everwood on Expeditions.
* ConvectionSchmonvection: Lava from the nearby volcano flows right through and underneath their town as their renewable heat source for their forges.
* DugTooDeep: They keep digging out monster lairs: including Tetsucabra, Gravios and even Teostra... of course, the Hunter is the one tasked to get rid of said monsters so they can continue mining.
* TheEngineer: They ''are'' based off your standard dwarves, after all. With the help of The Man, they design a boat, the Arluq, for the Caravan, and later attach a blimp on it to turn it into an [[{{UsefulNotes/Airships}} airship]].
* InterspeciesAdoption: The chief of Harth raised the human girl Little Miss Forge as his daughter.
* OurDwarvesAreAllTheSame: They have the usual traits associated with a standard high fantasy Dwarf, including being stocky, engaged in mining and blacksmiting, the preference for axes as weapons, having horned helmets and the males sporting huge beards. However, Troverians are just as tall as humans.
* TenMinuteRetirement: When you arrive at Harth for the first time, some issues with a Tetsucabra have the Troverians down in the dumps, due to the
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Lynians]]
Lynians are
!!Felyne
http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/felyne_8333.png
->'''Appearances:''' ''1'' / ''G 1'' / ''Freedom 1'' / ''2'' / ''Freedom 2'' / ''Freedom Unite'' / ''3'' / ''Portable 3rd'' / ''3 Ultimate'' / ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
Small but intelligent cat-people commonly seen as assistants and companions to Hunters. Starting with the second generation, Felynes can be hired as chefs and
* BigBulkyBomb: Wild Felynes will sometimes use large barrel bombs, which are twice their size.
* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: White.
* CuteKitten: Their cat noises and gestures make them adorable.
* FunnyBackgroundEvent: They are masters of this.
* HurricaneOfPuns: They love making puns off of cat-based terms, such as "[=StreetPaws=]" ([=StreetPass=]), "purrcent" (percent), and "Meowster Fishernyan" (Master Fisherman).
* LethalChef: Mess up ingredient combinations, and they easily become this. To be fair, it ''is'' your fault for picking combinations that lead to Tipsy status or activating Unlucky Cat.
--> '''Street Cook:''' "Hei, nya! Do not overindulge! Hic!"
* MadBomber: When a wild Felyne gets provoked, it'll sometimes use a barrel bomb on you, although it often ends up blowing itself up as well.
* MadeOfIron: One of the only monsters that never actually die. They merely run away via digging after their health is low enough.
* MushroomSamba: If hit with a Felvine Bomb, its response is something that can be described as "drunk on Felvine".
* NonMaliciousMonster: Though Felynes are technically monsters as well, even wild Felynes quite docile unless provoked. The same can't be said for the Melynxes, though.
* RidiculouslyCuteCritter: They're walking cats with adorable cat sounds.
* VerbalTic: Often insert "meow" and "nya" (the Japanese equivalent of meow) in their speech.
!!Melynx
http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/melynx_5542.png
->'''Appearances:''' ''1'' / ''G 1'' / ''Freedom 1'' / ''2'' / ''Freedom 2'' / ''Freedom Unite'' / ''3'' / ''Portable 3rd'' / ''3 Ultimate'' / ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
The EvilCounterpart to the Felynes, recognizable by their black fur. While the majority of Melynxes are petty thugs and pickpockets who will happily mug any Hunter that crosses their path, a few are willing to hire themselves out as chefs and mercenaries.
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* CowardlyLion: Cha-Cha, especially if he's wearing the Fluffy Mask.
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* ItemCaddy: Like the Felynes in other games, Cha-Cha and Kayamba will help you gather items at gathering spots. Unlike the Felynes, they'll also help you chop up dead monsters.
* LeeroyJenkins: Kayamba is introduced trying to pick a fight with a ''Duramboros''.
* MadBomber: When Cha-Cha or Kayamba wears the Felyne Mask, they attack with nothing but bombs.
* LeeroyJenkins: Kayamba is introduced trying to pick a fight with a ''Duramboros''.
* MadBomber: When Cha-Cha or Kayamba wears the Felyne Mask, they attack with nothing but bombs.
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* MaskPower: Cha-Cha and Kayamba can wear different masks which give them different abilities. Even their personalities change depending on the mask.
* PlayingWithFire:
** That BBQ Spit the King Shakalaka wears isn't for decoration. It will gladly toast you by spitting fire at you from it.
** Cha-Cha and Kayamba can also use fire if they get angry while wearing the BBQ Mask, Lamp Mask, or Rathalos Mask.
* SmallNameBigEgo: Cha-Cha acts like this at times.
* PlayingWithFire:
** That BBQ Spit the King Shakalaka wears isn't for decoration. It will gladly toast you by spitting fire at you from it.
** Cha-Cha and Kayamba can also use fire if they get angry while wearing the BBQ Mask, Lamp Mask, or Rathalos Mask.
* SmallNameBigEgo: Cha-Cha acts like this at times.
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* MaskPower: Cha-Cha and Kayamba can wear different masks which give them different abilities. Even their personalities change depending on the mask.
* PlayingWithFire:
**PlayingWithFire: That BBQ Spit the King Shakalaka wears isn't for decoration. It will gladly toast you by spitting fire at you from it.
** Cha-Cha and Kayamba can also use fire if they get angry while wearing the BBQ Mask, Lamp Mask, or Rathalos Mask.
* SmallNameBigEgo: Cha-Cha acts like this at times.it.
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** Cha-Cha and Kayamba can also use fire if they get angry while wearing the BBQ Mask, Lamp Mask, or Rathalos Mask.
* SmallNameBigEgo: Cha-Cha acts like this at times.
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[[folder:Hunters]]
Hunters are the main characters of the Monster Hunter world.
!!In General
* ActionGirl: Female Hunters.
* {{Badass}}: Hunters take on monsters more than twice their size and routinely win.
** BadassNormal: Other than their ability to wield implausibly [[{{BFS}} large]] [[{{BFG}} weapons]] and take hits from said massive monsters, there's no indication that they are anything other than normal humans. Well, [[WorldOfBadass normal for their world, anyways.]]
* BigEater: Can devour a well done steak in seconds.
** Often while wearing a full-face helmet, no less.
* CrazyPrepared: A hunter's ''modus operandi'', and one of the game's major themes: you ''need'' to be prepared for every eventuality during a hunt. Need a distraction so you can recover? Throw a [[BlindedByTheLight Flash Bomb]] at your quarry. Extra monster showing up when you least expect company? Fling a [[DungFu Dung Bomb]] at it to make it run away in disgust. Want to create as many openings for attack as possible? Bring [[TrapMaster lots of traps]]. There's also the standard plethora of healing potions and food items that hunters require to stay in good shape during the chase.
* [[DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu Did You Just Make A Hat Out of Cthulhu?]]: Titanic breakdancing wolves, world-destroying dragons, flying triceratops that can tunnel at ridiculous speeds. Doesn't matter, the hunters can carve them up and make armor out of them.
* DubNameChange: or Dub Nickname Change to be specific. In the Japanese version of ''4 Ultimate'', the Guildmarm uses a polite version of the word hunter to refer to the hunter. In the English version, [[CloudCuckoolander she calls them Doodle]].
* DungFu: Frequently a choice of many hunters when faced with multiple monsters to fight.
* ElementalWeapon: Hunters can gain access to these over the course of the game through ElementalCrafting. A variation occurs in that said weapons [[LowFantasy aren't outright magical]], but are [[FantasticScience made from the internal organs of specific monsters]]; e.g. a Rathalos or Gravios' flame-producing gland is required to manufacture Fire-element weaponry.
* {{Familiar}}: The bug on the Insect Glaive acts like one of these.
* HelloInsertNameHere
* InSeriesNickname: Doodle in the English version of ''4 Ultimate''.
* LethalChef: When burning a steak. A Burnt Steak has a 50-50 chance either increasing or decreasing your stamina.
* MadeOfIron: Capable of taking a charge from a rampaging Diablos, a bite from [[RentAZilla Deviljho]], or a direct explosion from Brachydios. Even if they're knocked out in battle, they're either simply escorted back to camp or sent back to the port or town for quest failure, and live to fight another day.
* TheMedic: Hunters can opt to specialize in healing their comrades during a group hunt. Items such as the Lifepowder and Dust of Life are created specifically for this role, as are certain armor skills such as Wide Area[[note]]which lets a player consume items to heal or buff other hunters in the vicinity[[/note]] and Mushroom Lover[[note]]turns mushrooms into healing and buff items, effectively increasing your medicine stock[[/note]]. Some Hunting Horns are even built for medical roles, boasting health and status recovery tunes as well as enough raw power to be [[CombatMedic just as effective in combat as the rest of the party]].
* [[{{MultiMeleeMaster}} Multi-Melee Master]]/[[{{MultiRangedMaster}} Multi-Ranged Master]]: Hunters can at any time equip any weapon they wish, only limited by their armor type. ''Blademasters'' can wield any of the melee weapons, while ''Gunners'' can choose from any of the Bowguns or Bows.
* ScaryImpracticalArmor: Somewhat subverted. Some of the armors the hunters can wear are extremely impractical looking. The armors can still block a tail whip by a 3 ton dinosaur.
* TheSouthpaw: Every weapon with a shield has the Hunter wield the weapon in their left hand for some reason. They also wield their carving knife in their left hand.
* StandardStatusEffects: Hunters who perform combat support roles can specialize in weaponry which may inflict [[DeepSleep Sleep]], [[TheParalyzer Paralysis]], [[PoisonedWeapons Poison]], [[HavingABlast Blastblight]] and the hidden attribute [[PowerStrainBlackout Fatigue]] on monsters.
* SuperPersistentPredator: Doesn't matter if their prey flies, swims, tunnels, or the size of a building. The Hunters will kill or capture it.
* SuperStrength: Some of the weapons wielded by hunters are bigger and thicker than the hunters themselves.
* TheHunter: The titular hunter of the title.
** TheDragonslayer: Hunters also apply to this, due to most of their prey being dragon-like.
* TrapMaster / MadBomber: Some of the more important tools Hunters can use are a variety of trap items, which include the [[ShockAndAwe Shock Trap]], the [[PitTrap Pitfall Trap]], several classes of [[StuffBlowingUp Barrel Bombs]] and even [[TamperingWithFoodAndDrink drug-laced bait meats]] with which to lure monsters into an ambush. Several armor skills also exist to improve a hunter's trap-setting and explosives skills.
* TurnsRed: In the same vein as their prey, Hunters have various methods of going berserk, some of which can be stacked.
** The Longsword, Insect Glaive, and Dual Swords all feature LimitBreak modes that give large offensive buffs and encourage highly aggressive play styles less focused on dealing damage to weak points and more concerned with simply [[TheBerserker hacking the target into bloody shreds.]]
** [[CriticalStatusBuff Potential]], [[RageBreakingPoint Gloves Off]], [[BerserkButton Spirit]], and [[CameBackStrong Survivor]] are all various flavors of this. All of these can be stacked, both with each other and with one of the weapons above.
* WeaponOfChoice: Many hunters have one:
** AnAxeToGrind: Switch Axe, Charge Blade
** TheArcher: Bow
** {{BFS}}: Great Sword, Long Sword, [[SwissArmyWeapon Switch Axe]]
** {{BFG}}: Bowguns (also technically the Gunlance)
** BladeOnAStick: [[BigCreepyCrawlies Insect Glaive]]
** DropTheHammer: [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Hammer]], [[MagicMusic Hunting Horn]]
** DualWielding: Dual Swords
** DualTonfas: Frontier-exclusive Tonfas
** JoustingLance: Lance, [[StuffBlowingUp Gunlance]]
** LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: Sword and Shield, Lance, [[StuffBlowingUp Gunlance]], [[SwissArmyWeapon Charge Blade]]
** MusicalAssassin: [[MagicMusic Hunting Horn]]
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[[folder:Wyverians]]
->'''Appearances:''' ''1'' / ''G 1'' / ''Freedom 1'' / ''2'' / ''Freedom 2'' / ''Freedom Unite'' / ''3'' / ''Portable 3rd'' / ''3 Ultimate'' / ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
A very human-like race, with pointed ears and talon-like feet. Wyverians are a more "behind-the-scenes" race, appearing as [=NPCs=] ranging from blacksmiths to farmers to sea traders to scientists to village elders to hunters.
* TheBlacksmith: Most, if not all, blacksmiths that appear throughout the series are Wyverian. The Man, the resident Smithy in ''4/4U'', even states that it basically runs in the family.
* DoesNotLikeShoes: Not the race as a whole, but those with more reptilian feet don't bother with shoes of any sort.
* FantasticScience: They tend to dabble in this, and are usually the ones responsible for gathering information on monster ecologies.
* FourFingeredHands: Wyverian hands vary from four to five fingers. Their feet on the other hand, are very reptilian and usually have three or four toes with talon-like claws on them.
* GratuitousJapanese: It goes without saying. The hub town in ''Portable 3rd'' is a damn [[RyokanInn hotspring resort village]]. Taken UpToEleven with the [[TheCaptain Argosy Captain]] in ''Tri'' and ''3 Ultimate'', who has a peculiar habit of saying words in Japanese and translating it for you afterwards.
* MiniatureSeniorCitizens: Many Wyverians greatly shrink as they age. Although there are [[http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100620162248/monsterhunter/images/e/e8/Mh_003.jpg exceptions]], such as the Dondruma Elder.
* PointedEars: All Wyverians have pointed ears.
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[[folder:Troverians]]
->'''Appearances:''' ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
A race of stout, dwarf-like beings who reside within the village of Harth, deep inside the interior of an active volcano. They are known for their gung-ho attitude and mining and crafting expertise.
* TheBlacksmith: They make weapons and armor, and polish rusty ones found in the Everwood on Expeditions.
* ConvectionSchmonvection: Lava from the nearby volcano flows right through and underneath their town as their renewable heat source for their forges.
* DugTooDeep: They keep digging out monster lairs: including Tetsucabra, Gravios and even Teostra... of course, the Hunter is the one tasked to get rid of said monsters so they can continue mining.
* TheEngineer: They ''are'' based off your standard dwarves, after all. With the help of The Man, they design a boat, the Arluq, for the Caravan, and later attach a blimp on it to turn it into an [[{{UsefulNotes/Airships}} airship]].
* InterspeciesAdoption: The chief of Harth raised the human girl Little Miss Forge as his daughter.
* OurDwarvesAreAllTheSame: They have the usual traits associated with a standard high fantasy Dwarf, including being stocky, engaged in mining and blacksmiting, the preference for axes as weapons, having horned helmets and the males sporting huge beards. However, Troverians are just as tall as humans.
* TenMinuteRetirement: When you arrive at Harth for the first time, some issues with a Tetsucabra have the Troverians down in the dumps, due to the inability to perform their mining operations. After the Hunter takes care of the monster, they are back to their usual cheery selves.
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[[folder:Lynians]]
Lynians are diminutive sapient creatures known for their intelligence, organization, and language. They are also distinguishable by being some of the only monsters who don't die -- they merely dig into the ground and escape to live another day.
!!Felyne
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->'''Appearances:''' ''1'' / ''G 1'' / ''Freedom 1'' / ''2'' / ''Freedom 2'' / ''Freedom Unite'' / ''3'' / ''Portable 3rd'' / ''3 Ultimate'' / ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
Small but intelligent cat-people commonly seen as assistants and companions to Hunters. Starting with the second generation, Felynes can be hired as chefs and battle comrades.
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* AerithAndBob: Can be invoked by the players, of course, but even the default names in ''4U'' fall victim to this. One Palico you scout may get a name like "Ibuki" or "Yuna", the next one may literally be named "Bob".
* AllOrNothing: The Last Stand Palico Skill. Simply possessing it gives the Palico a ''massive'' Attack and Defense boost. However, once he's down for the count, he's gone for the rest of the Quest.
* BadassAdorable:
** As battle comrades.
** The Meownster Hunter MiniGame in ''4 Ultimate'' has a team of 1-5 Palicoes taking on monsters--the same monsters you fight, no less--with no human assistance necessary[[note]]They ask for attack commands, but even then you can have the entire journey automated.[[/note]].
* BigBulkyBomb: Wild Felynes and Bombing Palicoes will sometimes use large barrel bombs, which are twice their size.
* CameBackStrong: The Nine Lives Palico Skills, which grant a stacking Attack and Defense boost (depending on whether it has the Attack or Defense variant, or both) every time the Palico faints. This boost stacks up to [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin nine times.]]
* CharacterNameLimits: The Felyne Comrades had to be renamed to Palicoes in ''Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate'' due to the lower limit for character names.
* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: White.
* CombatMedic: Healing Forte Palicoes, who excel in restoring your HP and curing Poison/Severe Poison. They'll also occasionally drop healing items when escaping combat, which you can pick up to use.
* CuteKitten: Their cat noises and gestures make them adorable.
* EnemyScan: Support Forte Palicoes can show you where large monsters are at the beginning of the quest for a few seconds. On top of that, having them with you gives you extended info about marked monsters, such as what type of monster and whether they're docile or aggressive.
* FunnyBackgroundEvent: They are masters of this.
* HelloInsertNameHere: Your Felyne Comrades / Palicoes come pre-named, their names being pulled from a list of default names, but you can rename them upon hire if you wish.
* HurricaneOfPuns: They love making puns off of cat-based terms, such as "[=StreetPaws=]" ([=StreetPass=]), "purrcent" (percent), and "Meowster Fishernyan" (Master Fisherman).
* ItemCaddy: Your Felyne allies help you gather items at gathering spots, unless they have the skill Gathering Ban. Treasure Palicoes excel in this, with their double capacity item pouches and other skills that improve their ability to gather, [[DiscardAndDraw at the cost of not being able to fight.]]
* JumpPhysics: Launching Palicoes excel exclusively in throwing Hunters into the air so they can perform Jump Attacks. They also possess skills that increase the Mounting Gauge when a Hunter is mounting a monster, and attacks that increase the odds of a Hunter mounting a monster with a Jump Attack.
* LethalChef: Mess up ingredient combinations, and they easily become this. To be fair, it ''is'' your fault for picking combinations that lead to Tipsy status or activating Unlucky Cat.
--> '''Street Cook:''' "Hei, nya! Do not overindulge! Hic!"
* MadBomber: When a wild Felyne gets provoked, it'll sometimes use a barrel bomb on you, although it often ends up blowing itself up as well.
** Bombing Forte Palicoes can use this against large monsters, in varying Barrel Bomb sizes. They even have a skill that matches the trope name verbatim.
* MadeOfIron: One of the only monsters that never actually die. They merely run away via digging after their health is low enough.
* MagicMusic: The Palico Horns. Also, the Purrtuoso [[CombinationAttack Team Attack]], where your Palicoes break out a giant horn and ([[DreadfulMusician poorly]]) play a tune on it that restores a large amount of HP to Hunters and permanently boosts a Hunter's maximum HP and Stamina.
* MasterOfAll: The Leadership Forte's unique trait is the ability to use skills from all other Fortes, depending on what Fortes are set under his 1st Stringers and how many of each. This gives the player complete control over what the Main Palico can or can't do.
* MushroomSamba: If hit with a Felvine Bomb, its response is something that can be described as "drunk on Felvine".
* NonMaliciousMonster: Though Felynes are technically monsters as well, even wild Felynes quite docile unless provoked. The same can't be said for the Melynxes, though.
* NonLethalKO: Palicoes who run out of health won't faint. Just like the average Felyne and Melynx, they will dig into the ground and stay out of sight for a while while their HP recovers. However, their Enthusiasm will drop as a result, causing them to slack off more often and not perform their abilities as well as they would with a full Enthusiasm meter.
* RidiculouslyCuteCritter: They're walking cats with adorable cat sounds.
* RocketRide: The [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything Flying F-Bomb]] [[CombinationAttack Team Attack]] in ''4/4U'', where your Palicoes board a wooden rocket and fly towards a large monster's face. If successful, the Palicoes hop onto the large monster's face and punch the heck out of it while simultaneously blinding it, giving Hunters free attack opportunities.
* TheSlacker: Sub Palicoes with low Enthusiasm may sometimes start slacking off by sitting around and doing absolutely nothing, which is noted by an accompanying message unrelated to hunting, such as your Palico talking about the beautiful scenery. Your Main Palico specifically has a skill to prevent this, although some Sub Palicoes may come with a useful skill that causes them to [[HealingFactor recover HP]] while slacking.
* TankGoodness: The Rath-of-Meow [[CombinationAttack Team Attack]] in ''4/4U'', where your Palicoes board a two-Palico mini-tank and drive around while shooting Rathalos-esque fireballs at large monsters.
* TrapMaster: The Support Forte's other advantage besides its EnemyScan properties is the ability to set up Shock Traps. This can be advantageous when attempting to catch a monster or if you need to wallop it and/or break a part, unless you're fighting a [[NoSell Gypceros]] or a [[NiceJobBreakingItHero charged Zinogre.]]
* VideoGameStealing: Stealing Forte Palicoes in ''4/4U'', who excel in using the Boomerang to distract or otherwise hinder large monsters, then pooch materials off of them. The friendly counterpart to Melynxes, if you will.
* VerbalTic: Often insert "meow" and "nya" (the Japanese equivalent of meow) in their speech.
!!Melynx
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->'''Appearances:''' ''1'' / ''G 1'' / ''Freedom 1'' / ''2'' / ''Freedom 2'' / ''Freedom Unite'' / ''3'' / ''Portable 3rd'' / ''3 Ultimate'' / ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
The EvilCounterpart to the Felynes, recognizable by their black fur. While the majority of Melynxes are petty thugs and pickpockets who will happily mug any Hunter that crosses their path, a few are willing to hire themselves out as chefs and mercenaries.
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* BanditMook: They don't hurt you, but they'll swipe your items and escape with them if you're not fast enough.
* CatsAreMean: Unlike the Felynes, these cats will attack you unprovoked.
* CuteKitten: Subverted. They may look as cute as Felynes, but they're also [[CatsAreMean greedy]] [[BanditMook pickpockets]].
* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: Black
* EvilCounterpart: To the Felynes.
* MadeOfIron: Like their cousins, they never die, only retreat.
* MushroomSamba: Like the Felynes, they go into a stupor if hit with a Felvine Bomb.
* WildTake: They leap into the air flailing their limbs when they spot a hunter, before moving in to rob them.
!! Shakalaka / King Shakalaka
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->'''Appearances:''' ''2'' / ''Freedom 2'' / ''Freedom Unite'' / ''3'' (Cha-Cha) / ''3 Ultimate'' (Kayamba)
Small masked Lynians that, like Melynxes, tend to attack and harass Hunters with their small swords. Some herds are led by an alpha, distinguishable by the BBQ Spit on its head for a crown and a large club. The third generation introduces two friendly shakalakas: Cha-Cha in ''3'' and Kayamba in ''3 Ultimate''.
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* ChameleonCamouflage: Though they actually hide underground and use props such as rocks and mushrooms to mark their location.
* CowardlyLion: Cha-Cha, especially if he's wearing the Fluffy Mask.
* FragileSpeedster: The Shakalakas.
* KingMook: The King Shakalaka.
* ItemCaddy: Like the Felynes in other games, Cha-Cha and Kayamba will help you gather items at gathering spots. Unlike the Felynes, they'll also help you chop up dead monsters.
* LeeroyJenkins: Kayamba is introduced trying to pick a fight with a ''Duramboros''.
* MadBomber: When Cha-Cha or Kayamba wears the Felyne Mask, they attack with nothing but bombs.
* MadeOfIron: Like Felynes, they dig away when you defeat them, leaving their mask behind.
* MaskPower: Cha-Cha and Kayamba can wear different masks which give them different abilities. Even their personalities change depending on the mask.
* PlayingWithFire:
** That BBQ Spit the King Shakalaka wears isn't for decoration. It will gladly toast you by spitting fire at you from it.
** Cha-Cha and Kayamba can also use fire if they get angry while wearing the BBQ Mask, Lamp Mask, or Rathalos Mask.
* SmallNameBigEgo: Cha-Cha acts like this at times.
* TheNativesAreRestless
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[[folder:Hunters]]
Hunters are the main characters of the Monster Hunter world.
!!In General
* ActionGirl: Female Hunters.
* {{Badass}}: Hunters take on monsters more than twice their size and routinely win.
** BadassNormal: Other than their ability to wield implausibly [[{{BFS}} large]] [[{{BFG}} weapons]] and take hits from said massive monsters, there's no indication that they are anything other than normal humans. Well, [[WorldOfBadass normal for their world, anyways.]]
* BigEater: Can devour a well done steak in seconds.
** Often while wearing a full-face helmet, no less.
* CrazyPrepared: A hunter's ''modus operandi'', and one of the game's major themes: you ''need'' to be prepared for every eventuality during a hunt. Need a distraction so you can recover? Throw a [[BlindedByTheLight Flash Bomb]] at your quarry. Extra monster showing up when you least expect company? Fling a [[DungFu Dung Bomb]] at it to make it run away in disgust. Want to create as many openings for attack as possible? Bring [[TrapMaster lots of traps]]. There's also the standard plethora of healing potions and food items that hunters require to stay in good shape during the chase.
* [[DidYouJustPunchOutCthulhu Did You Just Make A Hat Out of Cthulhu?]]: Titanic breakdancing wolves, world-destroying dragons, flying triceratops that can tunnel at ridiculous speeds. Doesn't matter, the hunters can carve them up and make armor out of them.
* DubNameChange: or Dub Nickname Change to be specific. In the Japanese version of ''4 Ultimate'', the Guildmarm uses a polite version of the word hunter to refer to the hunter. In the English version, [[CloudCuckoolander she calls them Doodle]].
* DungFu: Frequently a choice of many hunters when faced with multiple monsters to fight.
* ElementalWeapon: Hunters can gain access to these over the course of the game through ElementalCrafting. A variation occurs in that said weapons [[LowFantasy aren't outright magical]], but are [[FantasticScience made from the internal organs of specific monsters]]; e.g. a Rathalos or Gravios' flame-producing gland is required to manufacture Fire-element weaponry.
* {{Familiar}}: The bug on the Insect Glaive acts like one of these.
* HelloInsertNameHere
* InSeriesNickname: Doodle in the English version of ''4 Ultimate''.
* LethalChef: When burning a steak. A Burnt Steak has a 50-50 chance either increasing or decreasing your stamina.
* MadeOfIron: Capable of taking a charge from a rampaging Diablos, a bite from [[RentAZilla Deviljho]], or a direct explosion from Brachydios. Even if they're knocked out in battle, they're either simply escorted back to camp or sent back to the port or town for quest failure, and live to fight another day.
* TheMedic: Hunters can opt to specialize in healing their comrades during a group hunt. Items such as the Lifepowder and Dust of Life are created specifically for this role, as are certain armor skills such as Wide Area[[note]]which lets a player consume items to heal or buff other hunters in the vicinity[[/note]] and Mushroom Lover[[note]]turns mushrooms into healing and buff items, effectively increasing your medicine stock[[/note]]. Some Hunting Horns are even built for medical roles, boasting health and status recovery tunes as well as enough raw power to be [[CombatMedic just as effective in combat as the rest of the party]].
* [[{{MultiMeleeMaster}} Multi-Melee Master]]/[[{{MultiRangedMaster}} Multi-Ranged Master]]: Hunters can at any time equip any weapon they wish, only limited by their armor type. ''Blademasters'' can wield any of the melee weapons, while ''Gunners'' can choose from any of the Bowguns or Bows.
* ScaryImpracticalArmor: Somewhat subverted. Some of the armors the hunters can wear are extremely impractical looking. The armors can still block a tail whip by a 3 ton dinosaur.
* TheSouthpaw: Every weapon with a shield has the Hunter wield the weapon in their left hand for some reason. They also wield their carving knife in their left hand.
* StandardStatusEffects: Hunters who perform combat support roles can specialize in weaponry which may inflict [[DeepSleep Sleep]], [[TheParalyzer Paralysis]], [[PoisonedWeapons Poison]], [[HavingABlast Blastblight]] and the hidden attribute [[PowerStrainBlackout Fatigue]] on monsters.
* SuperPersistentPredator: Doesn't matter if their prey flies, swims, tunnels, or the size of a building. The Hunters will kill or capture it.
* SuperStrength: Some of the weapons wielded by hunters are bigger and thicker than the hunters themselves.
* TheHunter: The titular hunter of the title.
** TheDragonslayer: Hunters also apply to this, due to most of their prey being dragon-like.
* TrapMaster / MadBomber: Some of the more important tools Hunters can use are a variety of trap items, which include the [[ShockAndAwe Shock Trap]], the [[PitTrap Pitfall Trap]], several classes of [[StuffBlowingUp Barrel Bombs]] and even [[TamperingWithFoodAndDrink drug-laced bait meats]] with which to lure monsters into an ambush. Several armor skills also exist to improve a hunter's trap-setting and explosives skills.
* TurnsRed: In the same vein as their prey, Hunters have various methods of going berserk, some of which can be stacked.
** The Longsword, Insect Glaive, and Dual Swords all feature LimitBreak modes that give large offensive buffs and encourage highly aggressive play styles less focused on dealing damage to weak points and more concerned with simply [[TheBerserker hacking the target into bloody shreds.]]
** [[CriticalStatusBuff Potential]], [[RageBreakingPoint Gloves Off]], [[BerserkButton Spirit]], and [[CameBackStrong Survivor]] are all various flavors of this. All of these can be stacked, both with each other and with one of the weapons above.
* WeaponOfChoice: Many hunters have one:
** AnAxeToGrind: Switch Axe, Charge Blade
** TheArcher: Bow
** {{BFS}}: Great Sword, Long Sword, [[SwissArmyWeapon Switch Axe]]
** {{BFG}}: Bowguns (also technically the Gunlance)
** BladeOnAStick: [[BigCreepyCrawlies Insect Glaive]]
** DropTheHammer: [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin Hammer]], [[MagicMusic Hunting Horn]]
** DualWielding: Dual Swords
** DualTonfas: Frontier-exclusive Tonfas
** JoustingLance: Lance, [[StuffBlowingUp Gunlance]]
** LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: Sword and Shield, Lance, [[StuffBlowingUp Gunlance]], [[SwissArmyWeapon Charge Blade]]
** MusicalAssassin: [[MagicMusic Hunting Horn]]
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Wyverians]]
->'''Appearances:''' ''1'' / ''G 1'' / ''Freedom 1'' / ''2'' / ''Freedom 2'' / ''Freedom Unite'' / ''3'' / ''Portable 3rd'' / ''3 Ultimate'' / ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
A very human-like race, with pointed ears and talon-like feet. Wyverians are a more "behind-the-scenes" race, appearing as [=NPCs=] ranging from blacksmiths to farmers to sea traders to scientists to village elders to hunters.
* TheBlacksmith: Most, if not all, blacksmiths that appear throughout the series are Wyverian. The Man, the resident Smithy in ''4/4U'', even states that it basically runs in the family.
* DoesNotLikeShoes: Not the race as a whole, but those with more reptilian feet don't bother with shoes of any sort.
* FantasticScience: They tend to dabble in this, and are usually the ones responsible for gathering information on monster ecologies.
* FourFingeredHands: Wyverian hands vary from four to five fingers. Their feet on the other hand, are very reptilian and usually have three or four toes with talon-like claws on them.
* GratuitousJapanese: It goes without saying. The hub town in ''Portable 3rd'' is a damn [[RyokanInn hotspring resort village]]. Taken UpToEleven with the [[TheCaptain Argosy Captain]] in ''Tri'' and ''3 Ultimate'', who has a peculiar habit of saying words in Japanese and translating it for you afterwards.
* MiniatureSeniorCitizens: Many Wyverians greatly shrink as they age. Although there are [[http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100620162248/monsterhunter/images/e/e8/Mh_003.jpg exceptions]], such as the Dondruma Elder.
* PointedEars: All Wyverians have pointed ears.
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[[folder:Troverians]]
->'''Appearances:''' ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
A race of stout, dwarf-like beings who reside within the village of Harth, deep inside the interior of an active volcano. They are known for their gung-ho attitude and mining and crafting expertise.
* TheBlacksmith: They make weapons and armor, and polish rusty ones found in the Everwood on Expeditions.
* ConvectionSchmonvection: Lava from the nearby volcano flows right through and underneath their town as their renewable heat source for their forges.
* DugTooDeep: They keep digging out monster lairs: including Tetsucabra, Gravios and even Teostra... of course, the Hunter is the one tasked to get rid of said monsters so they can continue mining.
* TheEngineer: They ''are'' based off your standard dwarves, after all. With the help of The Man, they design a boat, the Arluq, for the Caravan, and later attach a blimp on it to turn it into an [[{{UsefulNotes/Airships}} airship]].
* InterspeciesAdoption: The chief of Harth raised the human girl Little Miss Forge as his daughter.
* OurDwarvesAreAllTheSame: They have the usual traits associated with a standard high fantasy Dwarf, including being stocky, engaged in mining and blacksmiting, the preference for axes as weapons, having horned helmets and the males sporting huge beards. However, Troverians are just as tall as humans.
* TenMinuteRetirement: When you arrive at Harth for the first time, some issues with a Tetsucabra have the Troverians down in the dumps, due to the inability to perform their mining operations. After the Hunter takes care of the monster, they are back to their usual cheery selves.
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[[folder:Lynians]]
Lynians are diminutive sapient creatures known for their intelligence, organization, and language. They are also distinguishable by being some of the only monsters who don't die -- they merely dig into the ground and escape to live another day.
!!Felyne
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->'''Appearances:''' ''1'' / ''G 1'' / ''Freedom 1'' / ''2'' / ''Freedom 2'' / ''Freedom Unite'' / ''3'' / ''Portable 3rd'' / ''3 Ultimate'' / ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
Small but intelligent cat-people commonly seen as assistants and companions to Hunters. Starting with the second generation, Felynes can be hired as chefs and battle comrades.
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* AerithAndBob: Can be invoked by the players, of course, but even the default names in ''4U'' fall victim to this. One Palico you scout may get a name like "Ibuki" or "Yuna", the next one may literally be named "Bob".
* AllOrNothing: The Last Stand Palico Skill. Simply possessing it gives the Palico a ''massive'' Attack and Defense boost. However, once he's down for the count, he's gone for the rest of the Quest.
* BadassAdorable:
** As battle comrades.
** The Meownster Hunter MiniGame in ''4 Ultimate'' has a team of 1-5 Palicoes taking on monsters--the same monsters you fight, no less--with no human assistance necessary[[note]]They ask for attack commands, but even then you can have the entire journey automated.[[/note]].
* BigBulkyBomb: Wild Felynes and Bombing Palicoes will sometimes use large barrel bombs, which are twice their size.
* CameBackStrong: The Nine Lives Palico Skills, which grant a stacking Attack and Defense boost (depending on whether it has the Attack or Defense variant, or both) every time the Palico faints. This boost stacks up to [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin nine times.]]
* CharacterNameLimits: The Felyne Comrades had to be renamed to Palicoes in ''Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate'' due to the lower limit for character names.
* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: White.
* CombatMedic: Healing Forte Palicoes, who excel in restoring your HP and curing Poison/Severe Poison. They'll also occasionally drop healing items when escaping combat, which you can pick up to use.
* CuteKitten: Their cat noises and gestures make them adorable.
* EnemyScan: Support Forte Palicoes can show you where large monsters are at the beginning of the quest for a few seconds. On top of that, having them with you gives you extended info about marked monsters, such as what type of monster and whether they're docile or aggressive.
* FunnyBackgroundEvent: They are masters of this.
* HelloInsertNameHere: Your Felyne Comrades / Palicoes come pre-named, their names being pulled from a list of default names, but you can rename them upon hire if you wish.
* HurricaneOfPuns: They love making puns off of cat-based terms, such as "[=StreetPaws=]" ([=StreetPass=]), "purrcent" (percent), and "Meowster Fishernyan" (Master Fisherman).
* ItemCaddy: Your Felyne allies help you gather items at gathering spots, unless they have the skill Gathering Ban. Treasure Palicoes excel in this, with their double capacity item pouches and other skills that improve their ability to gather, [[DiscardAndDraw at the cost of not being able to fight.]]
* JumpPhysics: Launching Palicoes excel exclusively in throwing Hunters into the air so they can perform Jump Attacks. They also possess skills that increase the Mounting Gauge when a Hunter is mounting a monster, and attacks that increase the odds of a Hunter mounting a monster with a Jump Attack.
* LethalChef: Mess up ingredient combinations, and they easily become this. To be fair, it ''is'' your fault for picking combinations that lead to Tipsy status or activating Unlucky Cat.
--> '''Street Cook:''' "Hei, nya! Do not overindulge! Hic!"
* MadBomber: When a wild Felyne gets provoked, it'll sometimes use a barrel bomb on you, although it often ends up blowing itself up as well.
** Bombing Forte Palicoes can use this against large monsters, in varying Barrel Bomb sizes. They even have a skill that matches the trope name verbatim.
* MadeOfIron: One of the only monsters that never actually die. They merely run away via digging after their health is low enough.
* MagicMusic: The Palico Horns. Also, the Purrtuoso [[CombinationAttack Team Attack]], where your Palicoes break out a giant horn and ([[DreadfulMusician poorly]]) play a tune on it that restores a large amount of HP to Hunters and permanently boosts a Hunter's maximum HP and Stamina.
* MasterOfAll: The Leadership Forte's unique trait is the ability to use skills from all other Fortes, depending on what Fortes are set under his 1st Stringers and how many of each. This gives the player complete control over what the Main Palico can or can't do.
* MushroomSamba: If hit with a Felvine Bomb, its response is something that can be described as "drunk on Felvine".
* NonMaliciousMonster: Though Felynes are technically monsters as well, even wild Felynes quite docile unless provoked. The same can't be said for the Melynxes, though.
* NonLethalKO: Palicoes who run out of health won't faint. Just like the average Felyne and Melynx, they will dig into the ground and stay out of sight for a while while their HP recovers. However, their Enthusiasm will drop as a result, causing them to slack off more often and not perform their abilities as well as they would with a full Enthusiasm meter.
* RidiculouslyCuteCritter: They're walking cats with adorable cat sounds.
* RocketRide: The [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything Flying F-Bomb]] [[CombinationAttack Team Attack]] in ''4/4U'', where your Palicoes board a wooden rocket and fly towards a large monster's face. If successful, the Palicoes hop onto the large monster's face and punch the heck out of it while simultaneously blinding it, giving Hunters free attack opportunities.
* TheSlacker: Sub Palicoes with low Enthusiasm may sometimes start slacking off by sitting around and doing absolutely nothing, which is noted by an accompanying message unrelated to hunting, such as your Palico talking about the beautiful scenery. Your Main Palico specifically has a skill to prevent this, although some Sub Palicoes may come with a useful skill that causes them to [[HealingFactor recover HP]] while slacking.
* TankGoodness: The Rath-of-Meow [[CombinationAttack Team Attack]] in ''4/4U'', where your Palicoes board a two-Palico mini-tank and drive around while shooting Rathalos-esque fireballs at large monsters.
* TrapMaster: The Support Forte's other advantage besides its EnemyScan properties is the ability to set up Shock Traps. This can be advantageous when attempting to catch a monster or if you need to wallop it and/or break a part, unless you're fighting a [[NoSell Gypceros]] or a [[NiceJobBreakingItHero charged Zinogre.]]
* VideoGameStealing: Stealing Forte Palicoes in ''4/4U'', who excel in using the Boomerang to distract or otherwise hinder large monsters, then pooch materials off of them. The friendly counterpart to Melynxes, if you will.
* VerbalTic: Often insert "meow" and "nya" (the Japanese equivalent of meow) in their speech.
!!Melynx
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->'''Appearances:''' ''1'' / ''G 1'' / ''Freedom 1'' / ''2'' / ''Freedom 2'' / ''Freedom Unite'' / ''3'' / ''Portable 3rd'' / ''3 Ultimate'' / ''4'' / ''4 Ultimate''
The EvilCounterpart to the Felynes, recognizable by their black fur. While the majority of Melynxes are petty thugs and pickpockets who will happily mug any Hunter that crosses their path, a few are willing to hire themselves out as chefs and mercenaries.
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* BanditMook: They don't hurt you, but they'll swipe your items and escape with them if you're not fast enough.
* CatsAreMean: Unlike the Felynes, these cats will attack you unprovoked.
* CuteKitten: Subverted. They may look as cute as Felynes, but they're also [[CatsAreMean greedy]] [[BanditMook pickpockets]].
* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: Black
* EvilCounterpart: To the Felynes.
* MadeOfIron: Like their cousins, they never die, only retreat.
* MushroomSamba: Like the Felynes, they go into a stupor if hit with a Felvine Bomb.
* WildTake: They leap into the air flailing their limbs when they spot a hunter, before moving in to rob them.
!! Shakalaka / King Shakalaka
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->'''Appearances:''' ''2'' / ''Freedom 2'' / ''Freedom Unite'' / ''3'' (Cha-Cha) / ''3 Ultimate'' (Kayamba)
Small masked Lynians that, like Melynxes, tend to attack and harass Hunters with their small swords. Some herds are led by an alpha, distinguishable by the BBQ Spit on its head for a crown and a large club. The third generation introduces two friendly shakalakas: Cha-Cha in ''3'' and Kayamba in ''3 Ultimate''.
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* ChameleonCamouflage: Though they actually hide underground and use props such as rocks and mushrooms to mark their location.
* CowardlyLion: Cha-Cha, especially if he's wearing the Fluffy Mask.
* FragileSpeedster: The Shakalakas.
* KingMook: The King Shakalaka.
* ItemCaddy: Like the Felynes in other games, Cha-Cha and Kayamba will help you gather items at gathering spots. Unlike the Felynes, they'll also help you chop up dead monsters.
* LeeroyJenkins: Kayamba is introduced trying to pick a fight with a ''Duramboros''.
* MadBomber: When Cha-Cha or Kayamba wears the Felyne Mask, they attack with nothing but bombs.
* MadeOfIron: Like Felynes, they dig away when you defeat them, leaving their mask behind.
* MaskPower: Cha-Cha and Kayamba can wear different masks which give them different abilities. Even their personalities change depending on the mask.
* PlayingWithFire:
** That BBQ Spit the King Shakalaka wears isn't for decoration. It will gladly toast you by spitting fire at you from it.
** Cha-Cha and Kayamba can also use fire if they get angry while wearing the BBQ Mask, Lamp Mask, or Rathalos Mask.
* SmallNameBigEgo: Cha-Cha acts like this at times.
* TheNativesAreRestless
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