Rupin

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Rupin
Race	Hylian
Gender	Male
Game(s)	Skyward Sword
Family	Goselle (mother)

Rupin is a character in Skyward Sword. He runs the Gear Shop in the Skyloft Bazaar, where he sells Link a variety of items, including Shields, Deku Seeds, Bombs, Seed Satchels, Bomb Bags, Quivers, Arrows and more.

At night, he can be seen in his home in the residential district on the south-eastern part of Skyloft. In contrast to his assumed personality during the day, Rupin behaves rudely towards Link at night. He also will buy treasures at night, but only ones he chooses for that night.

If Link speaks with him at night, he will buy some treasures at the following prices:

Item	Buying Price
Amber Relic Amber Relic	30 Rupees
Ancient Flower Ancient Flower	30 Rupees
Bird Feather Bird Feather	20 Rupees
Blue Bird Feather Blue Bird Feather	100 Rupees
Dusk Relic Dusk Relic	30 Rupees
Eldin Ore Eldin Ore	30 Rupees
Evil Crystal Evil Crystal	30 Rupees
Goddess Plume Goddess Plume	100 Rupees
Golden Skull Golden Skull	100 Rupees
Hornet Larvae Hornet Larvae	20 Rupees
Jelly Blob Jelly Blob	30 Rupees
Lizard Tail Lizard Tail	20 Rupees
Monster Claw Monster Claw	30 Rupees
Monster Horn Monster Horn	30 Rupees
Ornament Skull Ornamental Skull	30 Rupees
Tumbleweed Tumbleweed	20 Rupees

Etymology

As many residents of Skyloft seem to be named after birds, it is possible that Rupin is named after the robin. The variation is likely a play-on-words between the name "Rubin" and the word "Rupee".

Trivia

• Rupin bears a similar personality and physical mannerisms to the Happy Mask Salesman. Both have similar facial expressions and mood swings, and are shop owners. As such, it can be inferred that the Happy Mask Salesman is a descendant of Rupin.

Gallery

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  Concept art of Rupin from Hyrule Historia

Names in Other Regions
Language		Name
Japanese		コーキン (Kōkin)
Spanish		Rupín
French		Arpigon
		Rupin
German		Kulkan
Italian		Ruperio