HAPPY MASK SALESMAN
Now we begin probably our largest run of character sheets yet, sure to only be topped by Pokemon when we get there. At our standard rate, it'll take about ten weeks, but well worth the time and effort with lots of beloved and memorable characters being covered here. Let's begin:
1. Young Link
2. Toon Link
3. Wild Link
4. Wolf Link
5. Hero’s Shade
6. Tetra
7. Sheik
8. Impa
9. Midna
10. Fi
11. Saria
12. Darunia
13. Daruk
14. Ruto
15. Mipha
16. Nabooru
17. Urbosa
18. Medli
19. Revali
20. Makar
21. Malon
22. Happy Mask Salesman
23. Beedle
24. Ilia
25. Yeto/Yeta
26. Groose
27. Mogma
28. Ancient Robot
29. Monkey
30. King Daphnes
31. King Rhoam
32. Great Fairy
33. Ganondorf
34. Toon Ganondorf
35. Beast Ganon
36. Calamity Ganon
37. Skull Kid
38. Majora
39. Zant
40. Ghirahim
41. Demise
42. Twinrova
43. Bokoblin
44. Octorok
45. Lizalfos
46. Darknut
47. Bulblin
48. King Bulblin
49. Wizzrobe
50. Poe
51. Deku Scrub
52. Deku Baba
53. Chuchu
54. Armos
55. Garo
56. Yiga Footsoldier
57. Lynel
58. Hinox
59. Gohma
60. Dodongo
61. Gekko
62. Master Kohga
63. Ancient Guardian
His real name unknown, the Happy Mask Salesman is a minor NPC in Ocarina of Time that then takes on a more prominent role in Majora's Mask, a seemingly humble merchant of face masks known for his unsettling constant smile. Prior to the events of Majora's Mask, he is accosted in the woods by Skull Kid, who then steals the titular mask he'd been carrying around. I'm of the personal headcanon that he wanted this event to happen and simply allowed himself to be accosted, but the game never confirms anything like that, leaving him at least callous about the fates of the people of Termina, planning to simply leave town prior to the destruction and not do anything to stop it or help the people.
The magical masks that make up the core of the game's gimmick are the sole reason for his inclusion here today, for obvious reasons. Though I should note, the four main transformation masks will not be included in our consideration. The masks range in ability from basic non-offensive abilities to massive buffs in combat, to simple masks that let you get into a certain area. These include masks that draw in fairies, make Cucco chicks follow the wearer, let you pass Garos, Stalchildren, Gibdos, and ReDeads, turn you into a giant, see a person's heart, detect smells, lead frogs in music, and summon a Keaton. I should also mention the song of healing that he teaches to Link, and the vigorous shake he gives to Link in a brief moment of losing his cool. Also part of me wants to include the statue ability Link uses, although I don't think it actually connects to him at all. We'll see.
Here's the moveset I came up with:
Standard B: Shakedown
He will physically grab an opponent and start to shake them, just like he does in-game. It's the only thing he physically does, so I figured it was best to include.
Side B: Song of Healing
He will play the song of healing. Any fighter within range of its effects will be briefly transformed into a mask of their own face. (A fun bonus feature of the game could involved a Mask collection similar to the Trophies and Stickers, giving the player bonus points for collecting the masks of every fighter from a given series).
Up B: Cucco Piper
He will put on the Cucco Mask and start playing the song Link uses to lead the Cucco chicks around, except the chicks will instead grab him by the shoulders and carry him upward while he plays.
Down B: Great Fairy Mask
He will put on the Great Fairy Mask. If he can keep it on long enough, a fairy should arrive and circle around him, healing him of damage.
Final Smash: Giant's Mask
He will put on the Giant's Mask, making him grow to gigantic proportions, lose his constant smile, and start going to town on the other players.
Entrance: He will appear on stage with his constant smile and bow in a friendly manner.
Taunts: Up, he will adjust his large pack on his back. Side, he will put on a random mask from his collection and tilt his head. Down, his smile will turn into a frown for a brief second. (A secret taunt could involve him putting on the mask to see people's hearts, in a sort of Snake or Pit-style secret taunt).
Thanks for reading! Now, a much less morally ambiguous merchant, Beedle!
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