| 1 | [[WesternAnimation/ThunderCats2011 Main Page]] | Characters/{{ThunderCats|2011ThunderCats}} | [[Characters/ThunderCats2011TheVillains The Villains]] | '''Other Characters''' |
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| 5 | [[folder:Captain Koinelius Tunar]] |
| 6 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/504px-CorneliusTuna2011bio_3851.png]] |
| 7 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/RobinAtkinDownes |
| 8 | |
| 9 | Captain Koinelius Tunar is the commanding officer of a sand ship manned by FishPeople. He holds an intense grudge against a creature called the Ramlak, which took one of his legs and ruined his people's homeland. |
| 10 | ---- |
| 11 | !!Tropes associated with The Captain: |
| 12 | * AnimalNemesis: {{Inverted}}. Tunar, a [[{{Fishmen}} Fishman]], has sworn vengeance on The Ramlak, a giant ''{{Planimal}}'', a ManEatingPlant[=/=]GiantSquid HybridMonster. It destroyed his home and took his [[AnArmAndALeg eye and leg]]. |
| 13 | * AntiHero: [[DeconstructedTrope Deconstructed]], as it becomes apparent that his quest to kill the Ramlak has become all-consuming. |
| 14 | * AnArmAndALeg: Type 3. Tunar lost his leg (and an eye) to the Ramlak, and now uses a peg-leg. |
| 15 | * TheCaptain: {{Deconstructed|Trope}}. His fixation on the Ramlak has steadily eroded the relationship between himself and his crew. |
| 16 | * {{Determinator}}: And NOT in a good way, as he relentlessly persues the Ramlak: |
| 17 | -->'''Tunar''': "I'll follow ya straight to the flamin' pits of Magmel before I give you up!" |
| 18 | * FishPerson: He's a fish man. |
| 19 | * HeWhoFightsMonsters: His obsession with killing the Ramlak has made him callously indifferent of his people's suffering. |
| 20 | * {{Homage}}: To Ahab of ''Literature/MobyDick''. He even quotes him at the end when [[spoiler:the Ramlak pulled him in after getting harpooned, in the same exact way Ahab died]]. He may also be a ''very'' loose adaptation of Captain Hammerhand, from the original series. |
| 21 | * IveComeTooFar: He refuses to give up on hunting the Ramlak because of everything he's lost to it. |
| 22 | * LackOfEmpathy: Illustrated towards his long-suffering crew, who he frequently dismisses as weak. |
| 23 | * PunnyName: His first name is a play on "Cornelius" and "Koi", while his surname is a play on "tuna". |
| 24 | * RevengeBeforeReason: All he cares about is getting even with the Ramlak. |
| 25 | * ShadowArchetype: To Lion-O. Like Lion-O, he too lost his home to a horrible monster, one that he wishes to destroy at all costs. Seeing where that mindset eventually leads convinces Lion-O to move past his own inclinations of RevengeBeforeReason towards Mumm-Ra. |
| 26 | * WeirdBeard: Koi whiskers as facial hair. |
| 27 | [[/folder]] |
| 28 | |
| 29 | [[folder:Emrick the Petalar]] |
| 30 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/emrik-300x231_1031.jpg]] |
| 31 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/AtticusShaffer (child), Patrick Cavanaugh (adolescent), and Creator/JamesArnoldTaylor (adult, elderly) |
| 32 | |
| 33 | Emrick is a member of the Petalars, a small race of PlantAliens who've been separated from their homeland for generations. [[WeAreAsMayflies They live for about a day!]] Despite this trait, he's a highly optimistic Petalar who possess an upbeat and adventurous attitude. |
| 34 | ---- |
| 35 | !!Tropes associated with Emrick: |
| 36 | * AscendedFanboy: He becomes a warrior because he idolizes Lion-O and ultimately succeeds in becoming not only a warrior but a warrior ''leader''. |
| 37 | * BadassAdorable: Capable of going toe-to-toe with opponents many times his size. Not that 'many times his size' is particularly ''big'', but it's still impressive. |
| 38 | * CheerfulChild: An enthusiastic young {{Pollyanna}}, quite convinced that, despite being trapped in the Briar Woods for generations, Lion-O and his [=ThunderCats=] will help them find a way back home. |
| 39 | * ConstantlyCurious: He's full of questions for the [=ThunderCats=]. Lion-O says he reminds him of himself at that age, implying that he was one as well. |
| 40 | * CradleToGraveCharacter: Goes from birth to death over the course of a single day/episode. His race [[ProportionalAging doesn't live long]]. |
| 41 | * FinalSpeech: [[spoiler: Assures Lion-O that ItsTheJourneyThatCounts]] |
| 42 | * GardenGarment: Wears green leaves that look like they may be in fact be part of his body. |
| 43 | * HeroesPreferSwords: Makes one out of a twig to better model himself after Lion-O |
| 44 | * HotBlooded: His one constant trait, mirroring Lion-O. |
| 45 | * IntergenerationalFriendship: An interesting variation. Lion-O is the elder, with Emrick as his much younger friend, [[spoiler:but thanks to the Petalars one-day lifespans, Lion-O sees Emrick become the elder]]. |
| 46 | * TheLeader: In adulthood, look to this one to give the RousingSpeech. |
| 47 | * MotorMouth: During his youth. Luckily his mouth's small enough to be stopped with a little finger. |
| 48 | * PlantPerson: All of the Petalars. |
| 49 | * {{Retirony}}: [[spoiler: Dies before he can ascend the Cliff of Winds, (an uncoiled fern) and ride an updraft to his ancestral home.]] |
| 50 | * TagAlongKid: He's like the little kid brother Lion-O never had. [[spoiler:[[RapidAging For about ten minutes, anyway]]]]. |
| 51 | [[/folder]] |
| 52 | |
| 53 | [[folder:Leo]] |
| 54 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/thunleo_7006.png]] |
| 55 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/WillFriedle ("Legacy") and Creator/JasonMarsden ("Birth of the Blades") |
| 56 | |
| 57 | Leo is Lion-O's ancestor, Commander Mumm-Ra's [[NumberTwo second-in-command]] and leader of the Animal rebellion. |
| 58 | ---- |
| 59 | !!Tropes associated with Leo: |
| 60 | * AdaptiveArmor: Using Power Crystals as Amplifier Artifacts, his Claw Gauntlet can [[spoiler:transform into a set of custom gold Lion armor.]] |
| 61 | * AstonishinglyAppropriateAppearance: Like his descendants, his mane and eyes perfectly echo the hues of his weapon, but he lacks the justification of it being an [[AncestralWeapon ancestral birthright]]. |
| 62 | * CommandingCoolness: Like his immediate superior, also holds the rank of Commander (likely lieutenant commander) |
| 63 | * CoolSword: He invented the Sword of Omens. |
| 64 | * InAnotherMansShoes: What we see of Leo's behavior is actually Lion-O performing a compulsory VisionQuest while being made to re-enact Leo's historical actions. |
| 65 | * TheMole: Leo's been a member of LaResistance for quite awhile, even while serving as TheDragon. |
| 66 | * MythologyGag: Besides "Leo" being the Latin word for "Lion", it was also Lion-O's name in the German dub of the original show. |
| 67 | * NotWhatISignedOnFor: For a while, he genuinely believed that [[spoiler: Mumm-Ra]] could bring order to the universe. When [[spoiler: Mumm-Ra demonstrates that he's willing to ''murder an entire star system to forge a super-weapon,'' ]] he swiftly decides to form LaResistance in secret. |
| 68 | * OccultBlueEyes: Blue-green eyes, like his descendants |
| 69 | * OneHeadTaller: Leo is a head ''shorter'' than his girlfriend Panthera. In fact, Leo seemed shorter than ''everyone'' in [[spoiler:Commander Mumm-Ra]]'s service. |
| 70 | * PrettyBoy: {{Lampshaded}} by his girlfriend Panthera |
| 71 | -->'''Panthera''' (during a riot): Are you gonna stand there and look pretty or are you gonna fight? |
| 72 | * RebelLeader: He inspired Mumm-Ra's prisoners to stand up to him. |
| 73 | %%* RetractableWeapon |
| 74 | * RoyalBlood: His descendants ruled the Thundercats. |
| 75 | %%* UnusualEyebrows |
| 76 | [[/folder]] |
| 77 | |
| 78 | [[folder:Captain Tygus]] |
| 79 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tygus_7372.png]] |
| 80 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/CoreyBurton |
| 81 | |
| 82 | Captain Tygus is Commander Mumm-Ra's leader in the field, whose operations obtained the War Stone. [[spoiler:Like other Tigers, he fought against Leo's Mutiny against Mumm-Ra. His clan was banished for this reason.]] |
| 83 | ---- |
| 84 | !!Tropes associated with Captain Tygus: |
| 85 | * TheCaptain: The hands-on, field-leader type, who conducts a one-man assault on a heavily guarded tower powered by a MacGuffin he's {{Plunder}}ing for his Commander. |
| 86 | * {{Expy}}: Of Tygra. Lion-O/Leo even [[LampshadeHanging lampshades]] the man's doubt in his plan: |
| 87 | -->'''Lion-O/Leo''': "A tiger underestimating me. I'm not surprised." |
| 88 | * EyepatchOfPower: Wears a Scouter |
| 89 | * SpaceMarine: Highly efficient against the hostiles that would stand in the way of his obtaining the Warstone. |
| 90 | * UnwittingPawn: In a MacGuffinDeliveryService. He had no idea Mumm-Ra was just using him to get what he needed to make a weapon. |
| 91 | [[/folder]] |
| 92 | |
| 93 | [[folder:Panthera]] |
| 94 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/thunpanthera_6790.png]] |
| 95 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/CreeSummer |
| 96 | |
| 97 | Leo's beloved and coordinator of the rebellion. |
| 98 | ---- |
| 99 | !!Tropes associated with Panthera: |
| 100 | * ActionGirl: Brings it in a staged prison break in "Legacy." Motive force behind the rebellion in "Birth of the Blades." |
| 101 | * BigDamnKiss: Shares one with Leo [[spoiler: as Mumm-Ra's spaceship/pyramid goes plummeting towards Third Earth.]] |
| 102 | * IWantYouToMeetAnOldFriendOfMine: Cree, of course, voiced Max on ''WesternAnimation/BatmanBeyond'', so has played the faithful partner to a Creator/WillFriedle character before. |
| 103 | * LadyOfWar: She's willing to fight if she has to. |
| 104 | * TheMole: She conspires with Leo while pretending to be loyal to Mumm-Ra. |
| 105 | * MoralityPet: In "Birth of the Blades" she was the one who openly questioned [[spoiler:Mumm-Ra]]'s brutal orders and caused the initially blindly loyal Leo to start questioning them as well. |
| 106 | * OneHeadTaller: Inverted. Leo only comes up to her shoulders if you count his hair. |
| 107 | * ReplacementGoldfish: Following Leo's story, she functions parallel to Cheetara as a lion's [[UndyingLoyalty undyingly loyal]] confidant, counselor, and LoveInterest. In "Birth of the Blades," we see more to this relationship. Her initial doubt that Leo can make up for his mistake [[spoiler: in believing in Mumm-Ra, leading to the destruction of a star system]], not to mention [[WhatTheHellHero calling him out on it]], is rather reminiscent of [[spoiler: Pumyra's initial doubt in Lion-O.]] As is the way she softens after Leo proves that he's thought this through, and is willing to follow through to the bitter end. |
| 108 | * StatuesqueStunner: Panthera towers over Leo and he ''definitely'' isn't complaining. |
| 109 | * TinyGuyHugeGirl: She's bigger than Leo. |
| 110 | * UndyingLoyalty: Her faith in Leo is absolute, even when Leo is unsure of the outcome himself. |
| 111 | [[/folder]] |
| 112 | |
| 113 | [[folder:Shen]] |
| 114 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/225px_shen_2111.png]] |
| 115 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/RobPaulsen |
| 116 | |
| 117 | Leader of the Jackals who joined Leo in his rebellion against Mumm-Ra. |
| 118 | ---- |
| 119 | !!Tropes assocaiated with Shen: |
| 120 | * HeroicDog: A humanoid canine who leads his people to rebel against Mumm-Ra. |
| 121 | * ReasonableAuthorityFigure: Willing to work with the Cats to escape. |
| 122 | [[/folder]] |
| 123 | |
| 124 | [[folder:Rezard]] |
| 125 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Rezard2_225px_5848.png]] |
| 126 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/RobPaulsen |
| 127 | |
| 128 | Leader of the Lizards who joined Leo in his rebellion against Mumm-Ra. |
| 129 | ---- |
| 130 | !!Tropes associated with Rezard: |
| 131 | * {{Expy}}: Of ''Slithe,'' of all people. |
| 132 | * LizardFolk: He's a lizard. |
| 133 | * MeaningfulName: Rezard? Just swap out "Re" with "Li," and you get "Lizard." |
| 134 | * ReasonableAuthorityFigure: Also willing to work with the Cats, though he expresses more doubts than Shen about this. |
| 135 | [[/folder]] |
| 136 | |
| 137 | [[folder:The Drifter/Hattanzo the Swordmaker]] |
| 138 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/thedrifter_8989.png]] |
| 139 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/StephenRoot |
| 140 | |
| 141 | A mysterious, eccentric rabbit man who offers Lion-O some much needed advice in the Swordsmans' Town. |
| 142 | ---- |
| 143 | !!Tropes associated with The Drifter |
| 144 | * AloofAlly: "...if you expect me to help, ''[[ImplausibleDeniability you haven't been paying attention]].''" |
| 145 | * AndThatLittleBoyWasMe: [[spoiler: The Drifter tells a NamelessNarrative of how the Duelist acquired his favorite trophy blade, implying that Lion-O will repeat the mistakes of its previous wielder. ]] |
| 146 | * BadassAdorable: He's a rabbit and a skilled blacksmith. |
| 147 | * BadassPacifist: "A weakness can be turned into a strength." |
| 148 | * BarefootCartoonAnimal: Though he inhabits a world full of them, the Drifter specifically goes without shoes. [[spoiler:In youth, he was TheOneWhoWearsShoes, but abandoned the trait after his loss to the Duelist triggered a deep depression.]] |
| 149 | * BarefootLoon: He definitely comes across as one, at least until we learn his BackStory. |
| 150 | * BarefootSage: Considering the above tropes, and his EccentricMentor relationship with Lion-O. |
| 151 | * BeneathTheMask: His mildly amused, smiling, BrilliantButLazy exterior hides a despondent man [[spoiler:who still grieves the loss of his masterwork to the Duelist]]. |
| 152 | * BlackEyesOfCrazy: White iris-pupil on black sclera. Very [[DownplayedTrope downplayed]]. He's merely eccentric. |
| 153 | * BrandishmentBluff: [[spoiler:Using the willow reed he keeps [[OralFixation in his mouth]], The Drifter parries the Duelist's attempt to stab Lion-O InTheBack, then continues to mock-attack, relying on the Duelist's startlement and reflexive movements to trip him up. The Duelist lands on his rear and the Drifter mockingly sticks the reed up his nose.]] |
| 154 | * BrilliantButLazy: Until Lion-O piques his interest, he's too lethargic to be of any real help. |
| 155 | * BulletTime: As "[[NotQuiteFlight a drifter]]," he induces this ''at will,'' to the point where he appears able to {{Overcrank}} himself. |
| 156 | * ConfusionFu: Disorients opponents with NotQuiteFlight, NonchalantDodge, and {{Brandishment Bluff}}s. |
| 157 | * CoolSword: [[spoiler: The Sword of Hattanzo, which he made himself.]] |
| 158 | * DanceBattler: He doesn't even need to throw a punch. At one point, he performs a pirouette in ''midair''. |
| 159 | * DarkAndTroubledPast: He lived as a vagabond because [[spoiler:of shame at losing his sword to the Duelist.]] |
| 160 | * DespairEventHorizon: [[spoiler: When he lost his best sword to The Duelist.]] |
| 161 | * DissonantSerenity: Swinging a sword at his head won't faze him enough to [[EyesAlwaysShut open his eyes]], or wipe the [[PerpetualSmiler smile]] off his face. |
| 162 | * DistressedDude: [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed]]. Tends to [[UnwillingSuspension snag himself]] on fences and need Lion-O's help getting down, which begs the question as to why he always [[DeliberatelyDistressedDamsel manages to appear]] wherever Lion-O is, just when the boy could use some advice... |
| 163 | * TheDitherer: ''Constantly'' qualifies his statements. You should take his advice...or don't...he doesn't care. |
| 164 | * DramaticWind: Accompanies him, ruffling only ''his'' hair and clothes in a given scene, to give an impression of his lightness. In a nod to his EmpathicEnvironment, he frequently uses wind metaphor in his speech. |
| 165 | * TheDrifter: [[InvertedTrope Inverted.]] He poses as someone who quite ''[[LiteralMetaphor literally]]'' blows into town, and claims to go "wherever the wind takes him" but that translates to floating around the fringes of the Swordsmans' Town, waiting for someone like himself to come along so he can deliver an AdventureRebuff. By the time he's done with Lion-O, he's come to fully embody his archetype, [[RidingIntoTheSunset walking into the sunset]]. |
| 166 | * EarsAsHair: A rabbit, his ears are as straw-filled, floppy and lank as his hair. [[spoiler:In youth, they were [[ExpressiveEars expressive]] and sat high on his head, beginning to droop in defeat.]] |
| 167 | * EccentricMentor: "Take my advice and blow on out of here, or don't. I don't care." |
| 168 | * EnlightenmentSuperpowers: Not that he ''cares,'' but the Drifter has essentially perfected his NotQuiteFlight and NonchalantDodge [[spoiler:through suffering an ongoing ''major depressive episode''. The languid movements that came with his feelings of despair and apathy after his defeat by the Duelist allowed him to become aware of all his flaws as a young combatant.]] |
| 169 | * ExpositoryHairstyleChange: The Drifter's hair is long and ungroomed, but [[spoiler:as a young man, he wears his hair in a neat, shorter ponytail.]] |
| 170 | * EyesAlwaysShut: Seems to only open his eyes when making particularly trenchant points or being very emotionally engaged. |
| 171 | * FatalFlaw: [[spoiler:His {{Hubris}} regarding his swordsmithing skill, assuming he made a sword so magnificent that it could surely beat even a master swordsman, regardless of the skill of its wielder.]] |
| 172 | * TheGunfighterWannabe: [[spoiler: Became a ScrapHeapHero out of his failure.]] |
| 173 | * HiddenDepths: Guess why his entry has so many spoilers; he's much more than just a drifter. |
| 174 | * {{Homage}}: [[spoiler: To UsefulNotes/HattoriHanzo, particularly ''Film/KillBill'''s swordsmith. As to the fact that he's a [[ComicBook/UsagiYojimbo rabbit]], well...]] |
| 175 | * KarmicTrickster: He messes with the Duelist in the end to get his sword back. |
| 176 | * {{Koan}}: "Willows are weak, but they bind other wood." Translation: You can defeat stronger enemies by tricking them into wearing themselves out through cunning. |
| 177 | * LeaningOnTheFurniture: Slouches, slumps or sprawls whenever there's a structure in his immediate vicinity. |
| 178 | * LimitedWardrobe: In his case, [[DeconstructedTrope deconstructed]]. He's been wearing the same set of clothes for a long time, and it shows in their tattered, patched condition. [[spoiler:He's been wearing them ever since his defeat at the hands of the Duelist]]. |
| 179 | * MeaningfulName: He literally drifts on wind currents as easily as a leaf. [[spoiler:His real name, Hattanzo, is a contraction of UsefulNotes/HattoriHanzo.]] |
| 180 | * MeekTownsman: "This is a Swordsmans' town, stranger, and they duel for keeps. ''[[AdventureRebuff Leave]]'', before it's too late. Or don't, [[SuspiciouslySpecificDenial I don't care]]." |
| 181 | * MessyHair: His dark brown hair is long, unkempt and full of bits of straw. |
| 182 | %%* NonchalantDodge: A ''master.'' |
| 183 | * NotQuiteFlight: A marvelously absurd power to float on currents of wind, the catch being that he does seem to [[UnwillingSuspension snag himself]] on tall fences rather frequently. |
| 184 | * OralFixation: Constantly chews a willow reed. |
| 185 | * PerpetualSmiler: He always has a mirthless smile that doesn't quite match his eyes. He starts smiling more genuinely when he and Lion-O become closer and team up against The Duelist. |
| 186 | * PintsizedPowerhouse: He's much shorter than Lion-O and The Duelist [[spoiler:and he proceeds to kick the latter's ass when he tries to stab the former in the back]]. |
| 187 | * RascallyRabbit: He's a rabbit who's a TricksterMentor. |
| 188 | * RetiredBadass: [[spoiler:Was once "the greatest swordmaker of all time," but hasn't made a sword since his defeat by the Duelist.]] |
| 189 | * RighteousRabbit: Yes, he's very eccentric, but he's definitely one of the good guys. |
| 190 | * ScarfOfAsskicking: Amazing, since he manages to kick ass without kicking any ass. |
| 191 | * ScrapHeapHero: [[spoiler:A failed swordsman, but that doesn't stop him from blocking the Duelist's last knife attack ''with a willow reed'']]. |
| 192 | * TheSlacker: "There is such a thing as trying too hard, which is why I prefer not trying at all." |
| 193 | * StepfordSmiler: If his apathy isn't enough of a cue, his oft-present grin hides a deep depression [[spoiler:at the loss of his masterwork, his finest sword, to the Duelist]]. |
| 194 | * SuspiciouslySpecificDenial: "I don't care," and many variations thereof, a de facto CatchPhrase. Over time, the ImplausibleDeniability of the statement steadily increases to the point where it becomes obvious it's a [[BlatantLies lie.]] |
| 195 | * TheTropeWithoutATitle: He says he's "just a drifter, I suppose". |
| 196 | * TricksterMentor: He's so good at it that Lion-O didn't even get what he was trying to teach him until he's practically already lost the duel. [[spoiler:He even gave Lion-O a sword that he knew would break, just to drive the point home.]] |
| 197 | * UltimateBlacksmith: [[spoiler: Hattanzo himself, maker of the Duelist's best trophy, the Sword of Hattanzo.]] |
| 198 | * UnreliableNarrator: [[DownplayedTrope Downplayed.]] When telling a story, the Drifter conceals [[spoiler:his identity as the protagonist, and his real name in the [[TheTropeWithoutATitle descriptor]] of his sword.]] Lion-O realizes the former, but not the latter, and the Drifter never ''directly'' acknowledges the story's implications. |
| 199 | * WaifFu: [[spoiler: A rare GenderInverted example. Willow reeds kick ass.]] |
| 200 | * WalkingSpoiler: It's hard to talk about him without spoiling how his episode ends. |
| 201 | * WarriorTherapist: Provides a very pointed critique of Lion-O's impatience and poor technical skill. |
| 202 | * WeakButSkilled: [[spoiler:If you're skilled enough, you ''CAN'' disarm someone wielding a knife with just [[ImprobableWeaponUser a willow reed.]] In youth, he was its inverse, UnskilledButStrong.]] |
| 203 | * {{Wuxia}}: His personal genre. Despite not being a trained warrior, he borrows from the {{Ronin}} concept, and blows WireFu away. |
| 204 | %%* ZenSurvivor |
| 205 | [[/folder]] |
| 206 | |
| 207 | [[folder:Ro-Bear Bill]] |
| 208 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Robear_bill_225_7189.png]] |
| 209 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/DeeBradleyBaker |
| 210 | |
| 211 | Ro-Bear Bill is a member of the Berbil race, a group of small robotic bears. |
| 212 | |
| 213 | ---- |
| 214 | !!Tropes associated with Ro-Bear Bill |
| 215 | * CuteMachines: ''Hug hug hug hug hug!'' |
| 216 | * HappilyMarried: To Ro-Bear Bella. They have a son, Ro-Bear Beebo. |
| 217 | * FriendToAllLivingThings: It's in his nature to help everyone who needs it. |
| 218 | * RobotBuddy: [[spoiler:To Panthro and Lion-O]]. |
| 219 | * TurnedAgainstTheirMasters: A relatively peaceful example. |
| 220 | [[/folder]] |
| 221 | |
| 222 | [[folder:Anet]] |
| 223 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Anet_225px_2913.jpg]] |
| 224 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/KevinMichaelRichardson |
| 225 | |
| 226 | A leader of the [[ForgetfulJones highly forgetful]] monks of the Elephant Village. |
| 227 | |
| 228 | !!Tropes associated with Anet |
| 229 | * BewareTheNiceOnes: When they finally [[AwakeningTheSleepingGiant decide to engage]] the Lizard invaders, Anet gets a spotlight. [[spoiler:He tosses a WalkingTank into its neighbor, and makes short work of Slithe's rifle, wrenching it out of his hands and bending it in half.]] |
| 230 | * CoolOldGuy: He's older than the other elephant people and proves on occasion to be a capable fighter. |
| 231 | * ExactWords: Anet tells Lion-O of a prediction of Tygra betraying him before the evening bell. At first it seemed Tygra would leave him to die in the Astral Plane before coming to his senses and helping and Lion-O felt the prediction was wrong. Anet, however, points out the evening bell didn't go off yet. Lion-O then sees Cheetara admitting her feelings to Tygra and the two kiss. Lion-O sees this and is shocked. Only then does the bell ring. |
| 232 | * MartialPacifist: It takes them hours of meditation to come to the decision to fight and when they finally do fight, they still prefer intimidation rather direct combat. |
| 233 | * PropheciesAreAlwaysRight: Even when he forgets what they are. |
| 234 | * StaffOfAuthority: He's the elephant people's leader and he wields a staff. |
| 235 | [[/folder]] |
| 236 | |
| 237 | [[folder:Aburn]] |
| 238 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Aburn_225px_7648.jpg]] |
| 239 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/JimMeskimen |
| 240 | |
| 241 | Aburn is one of a group of ForgetfulJones mystic-monk Elephants who develops a friendship with Wilykit. |
| 242 | |
| 243 | ---- |
| 244 | !!Tropes associated with Aburn |
| 245 | * EccentricMentor: To Wilykit. He manages to teach her to use her music to her advantage. |
| 246 | * FriendToAllLivingThings: All the elephants "respect the balance of nature". |
| 247 | * GentleGiant: Like the other elephants, he's huge and kindhearted. |
| 248 | * ImprobableAntidote: Don't underestimate the power of harmony. |
| 249 | * LetsGetDangerous: It takes a lot to happen but you do NOT piss off an [[GentleGiant Elephant]] without consequences. |
| 250 | * MightyGlacier: It turns out [[spoiler:his size makes him a very formidable force.]] |
| 251 | [[/folder]] |
| 252 | |
| 253 | [[folder:Zigg, Snips and Gami, the Wood Forgers ]] |
| 254 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/woodforgers1_1363.png]] |
| 255 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/RichardChamberlain |
| 256 | |
| 257 | Three [[SupernaturalMartialArts Supernatural Martial Artists]] who staff a school of [[PaperMaster Paper Mastery]] and serve as protectors of the Forest of Magi Oar. |
| 258 | |
| 259 | ---- |
| 260 | !!Tropes associated with the Wood Forgers |
| 261 | * ArchEnemy: To Viragor. |
| 262 | * ArtInitiatesLife: Gami's paper beasts animate, move and employ {{Breath Weapon}}s. Zigg can paint a vessel with his brush to capture and contain evil spirits, or paint a miniature animation of Viragor. Snips can create self-propelling pinwheels, snowflake blizzards and people-sized cages. |
| 263 | * BreathWeapon: Gami twice folds a giant animate paper dragon, which alternately breathes a [[BlowYouAway powerful wind]] or [[TechnicolorFire purple]] bursts of [[PlayingWithFire fire]]. |
| 264 | * InHarmonyWithNature: They use their [[PaperMaster wood forging]] to defend the forest against Viragor, employing a paper mill to produce their supplies. [[spoiler:Which they do by unsustainable clear-cutting with no replanting, provoking the [[SubvertedTrope ire]] of Viragor.]] |
| 265 | * MacrossMissileMassacre: One of Zigg's attacks is basically the paper version of this. |
| 266 | * PaperMaster: Zigg favors calligraphy, Gami folded animals, and Snips papercraft. |
| 267 | * PaperTalisman: Used by Zigg, complete with MagicalIncantation "Begone, evil spirits..." |
| 268 | * {{Protectorate}}: The Forest of Magi Oar. |
| 269 | * PunnyName: Zigg is from "zig-zag" Gami from "origami" and Snips from the action of a scissors |
| 270 | * TheVoiceless: Snips and Gami do not speak, allowing Zigg to do all the talking. |
| 271 | * WellIntentionedExtremist: Zigg explains that their processing of the magic wood into paper serves both the forest and people in need of the rescue his martial artists provide. |
| 272 | [[/folder]] |
| 273 | |
| 274 | [[folder:Viragor]] |
| 275 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/viragor1_374.png]] |
| 276 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/HectorElizondo |
| 277 | |
| 278 | A monstrous bird who inhabits the Forest of Magi Oar and antagonizes those who travel and live within it. |
| 279 | |
| 280 | ---- |
| 281 | !!Tropes associated with Viragor: |
| 282 | * ArchEnemy: To the Wood Forgers. |
| 283 | * DarkIsNotEvil: While he looks ''very'' intimidating, he isn't nearly as mean as he looks. He even apologizes to Cheetara by replacing the staff he broke when he tried to eat her. |
| 284 | * {{Expy}}: In the Anime/PrincessMononoke - like plot of "The Forest of Magi Oar", he's closest to Moro. [[spoiler:His warming to Lion-O also reflects this.]] |
| 285 | * GiantFlyer: He's a giant bird. |
| 286 | * GoodIsNotNice: Has no compunction about threatening the lives of those he sees as invaders, or inflicting massive amounts of property damage on an inhabited building. [[spoiler:He also takes a shot at eating Cheetara, just missing her but breaking her staff in the process.]] |
| 287 | * ImAHumanitarian: Played with. He's certainly big enough to eat people, and [[spoiler:has a good try at eating Cheetara]], but his eating people without provocation seems to be [[spoiler:another Wood Forger lie.]] |
| 288 | --> '''Lion-O''': You're going to eat me, aren't you? |
| 289 | --> '''Viragor''': I'm thinking about it. [[spoiler: He doesn't, instead telling his story to Lion-O.]] |
| 290 | * InHarmonyWithNature: Very much resents perceived invasion of and damage to "his" forest. |
| 291 | * NatureSpirit: Stubbornly wages war on the Wood Forgers and demands they leave the Forest. |
| 292 | * NotEvilJustMisunderstood: He is very confrontational at first, but mellows out quickly enough. |
| 293 | [[/folder]] |
| 294 | |
| 295 | [[folder:Javan]] |
| 296 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/char_65851_9630.jpg]] |
| 297 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/RobinAtkinDownes |
| 298 | |
| 299 | Leader of the banished Tiger Tribe, and Tygra's biological father. |
| 300 | ---- |
| 301 | !!Tropes associated with Javan |
| 302 | * AintTooProudToBeg: He pleads with Lion-O to get Tygra away from the Tiger Village. [[spoiler:It was to save Tygra and a sign the Tigers can be saved if they swallow their pride.]] |
| 303 | * BreakHisHeartToSaveHim: Tried but failed to get Tygra mad enough at him. Hoping Tygra would leave before the other tigers tried to kill him, to end the curse they were all under. |
| 304 | * DaddyHadAGoodReasonForAbandoningYou: [[spoiler:Either abandon his son, or ''kill'' him. He made the right call.]] |
| 305 | * DeadAllAlong: It's revealed that [[spoiler:every member of the Tiger Tribe had been trapped in a state of undeath because of Javan's deception of the Ancient Spirits of Evil. Once the curse is broken by Tygra forgiving his father, the tigers are all able to fade from existence in peace.]] |
| 306 | * MeaningfulName: His name refers to the Javan Tiger, an extinct subspecies of tiger that was native to the Indonesian island of Java [[spoiler:which makes sense when it's revealed that he and the rest of his clan have been DeadAllAlong]]. |
| 307 | * PapaWolf: [[spoiler: The assassins who try killing Tygra, learn this the hard way.]] |
| 308 | * {{Pride}}: Self-aware enough to realize that the Tiger Clan's pride has always been its greatest flaw. [[spoiler:Even he didn't fully overcome it -- he [[BreakHisHeartToSaveHim tries to break his son's heart to drive him away]] because he's too ashamed to admit the AwfulTruth.]] |
| 309 | [[/folder]] |
| 310 | |
| 311 | [[folder:Caspin]] |
| 312 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/char_65850_4856.jpg]] |
| 313 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/JimCummings1952 |
| 314 | |
| 315 | A member of the Tiger Clan's council. |
| 316 | ---- |
| 317 | !!Tropes associated with Caspin: |
| 318 | * DeadAllAlong: It is revealed that [[spoiler:the Tiger Clan have been trapped in a state of undeath because the Ancient Spirits of Evil cursed them when Javan refused to kill his own son.]] |
| 319 | * MeaningfulName: Like Javan, his name refers to an extinct subspecies of tiger, in this case the Caspian Tiger. [[spoiler:And of course, they and the rest of their clan aside from Tygra have been DeadAllAlong.]] |
| 320 | * {{Pride}}: He is quite vocal about it too, insisting that pride is all the Tiger Clan has left. |
| 321 | * WouldHurtAChild: He had no qualms with having Tygra murdered when he was a baby just because the Ancient Spirits of Evil demanded it. |
| 322 | [[/folder]] |
| 323 | |
| 324 | [[folder:Queen of Thundera]] |
| 325 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/char_65852_2357.jpg]] |
| 326 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/JulietLandau |
| 327 | |
| 328 | The wife of Claudus, and the mother of Tygra and Lion-O. |
| 329 | ---- |
| 330 | !!Tropes associated with the Queen of Thundera: |
| 331 | * DeathByChildbirth: She did not survive giving birth to Lion-O. |
| 332 | * TheHighQueen: She is beautiful and benevolent. |
| 333 | * HugeGuyTinyGirl: She's quite petite when compared to Claudus, who looks enormous when standing by her side. [[spoiler: Her delicate build and petite stature may have contributed to her complications and death in childbirth.]] |
| 334 | * LawOfInverseFertility: She and Claudus were struggling to conceive a child before Tygra came along, but were eventually able to have Lion-O by the time Tygra was a few years old. [[spoiler:Unfortunately, [[DeathByChildbirth she died in the process.]]]] |
| 335 | * MissingMom: It is revealed in "Native Son" that we don't see her in present day because she died giving birth to Lion-O. |
| 336 | * ModestRoyalty: Her clothing isn't very fancy. |
| 337 | * NoNameGiven: Has no known name aside from "The Queen". WordOfGod is her name was going to be "Leona". |
| 338 | * ProperLady: She's gentle, incorruptible and pure. [[spoiler:She sacrifices herself for her son Lion-O]]. She is devoted and loyal, and her good will and charity is [[spoiler:what leads Tygra into eventually becoming a Thundercat]]. However, more important than anything else... is her gentle smile. |
| 339 | [[/folder]] |
| 340 | |
| 341 | [[folder:The Wily Family]] |
| 342 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Thundercats-Ep-18-HD-Caps-041_1335128385_2300.jpg]] |
| 343 | -->''Voiced by'': Chris Anthony and John Pirrucello |
| 344 | |
| 345 | Wilykit and Wilykat's mother, father, sister and brother. |
| 346 | ---- |
| 347 | !!Tropes associated with the Wily Family: |
| 348 | * CheerfulChild: The younger siblings are often seen being happy. |
| 349 | * CountryMouse: They were farmers interested in visiting the city. |
| 350 | * FarmBoy: They're a family of farmers. |
| 351 | * HeroicSacrifice: The father. [[spoiler:When a tornado threatens the farm, he gets the family over a fallen tree to the storm cellar, but the tornado strikes before he can follow, killing him.]] |
| 352 | * KilledOffscreen: [[spoiler:While the father's death is shown to be killed by a tornado, we don't see what became of the mother and the two younger children. when Wilykit and Wilykat left home. Presumably, they were killed when Mumm-Ra's forces attacked Thunderra.]] |
| 353 | * NoNameGiven: None of them have a name. |
| 354 | * PapaWolf: The father goes out making sure Wilykit and Wilykat make it to safety. |
| 355 | * PosthumousCharacter: It's established early on that Wilykit and Wilykat are orphans. [[spoiler:It is indicated in "Survival of the Fittest" that their father was killed by a tornado and that the twins unknowingly left their mother and younger siblings to die when they ran away from home.]] |
| 356 | * TheVoiceless: The younger siblings don't speak. |
| 357 | [[/folder]] |
| 358 | |
| 359 | [[folder:Dobo]] |
| 360 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/225px-DoboBio_9721.png]] |
| 361 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/FredTatasciore |
| 362 | |
| 363 | A former slave and gladiator dog who fought alongside Panthro in the Pit. He rose through the ranks and became the boss of the arena. |
| 364 | ---- |
| 365 | !!Tropes associated with Dobo: |
| 366 | * AsskickingLeadsToLeadership: Ended up in charge of the gladitorial games he was once an asskicking champion in, and it's strongly implied that he overthrew the previous management. |
| 367 | * FriendsAllAlong: with Panthro |
| 368 | * HeterosexualLifePartners: With Panthro. [[spoiler: It ultimately turns out better than it did with Grune.]] |
| 369 | * LargeAndInCharge: Gladiator boss and easily one of the tallest characters in the series, towering over the already-massive Panthro. |
| 370 | * MeaningfulName: Dobo. Doberman. Get the picture? |
| 371 | * NobleBigot: Despite thinking ill of Panthro for [[spoiler: presumably]] abandoning him to the arena, and thinking that cats in general have no honor, he nonetheless greets Panthro as a friend and lets the [=ThunderCats=] stay in his city. Later, [[spoiler: when Pumyra refuses to finish off Lion-O even when threatened with death, ]] he even agrees to release Pumyra from the arena. |
| 372 | * RagsToRiches: Started out as a lowly gladiator fighting in the arena. By the time the [=ThunderCats=] meet him, he's the man in charge of the whole spectacle! |
| 373 | [[/folder]] |
| 374 | |
| 375 | [[folder:Tookit]] |
| 376 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/225px-TookitBio_3223.png]] |
| 377 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/FredTatasciore |
| 378 | |
| 379 | A pickpocket raccoon gifted with kleptovoyance, the ability to know the right thing to steal, even if he isn't sure how it will be useful. |
| 380 | ---- |
| 381 | !!Tropes associated with Tookit: |
| 382 | |
| 383 | * TheArtfulDodger: An adult example. He's perfectly fine with being a vagabond and uses his cunning to get by. |
| 384 | * BagOfHolding: His Forever Bag, the inside of which is located on the Astral Plane. |
| 385 | * BitchInSheepsClothing: He is a charming sweet guy who gives street urchins food and safe haven, in exchange for them stealing money and jewels for him. And after they steal enough, they cannot return to the streets as they are wanted for all the crimes Tookit made them do. |
| 386 | * EngineeredPublicConfession: When facing down the Thunderkittens and his rebelling minions, he blurts out how he made the kittens and others steal for him, with the guard dog standing right behind him. |
| 387 | * {{Expy}}: A charming thief with a preternatural sense of thieving opportunities, and whose tools include a staff with a hook on one end? Apparently, VideoGame/SlyCooper has family on Third Earth. |
| 388 | ** Episode 22 also makes him into somewhat of an expy of [[Literature/OliverTwist Fagin]]. |
| 389 | * TheFagin: Tookit recruits children to steal for him. |
| 390 | * ItMayHelpYouOnYourQuest[=/=]YouWillKnowWhatToDo: His kleptovoyance in a nutshell, leading him to steal seemingly worthless trinkets that soon after prove beneficial to him in some way. |
| 391 | ** He incorrectly believes this applies to ''people'' too, believing that his frequent run-ins with the Thunderkittens are a sign that they will help him pull off the biggest heist in his life. [[spoiler:Instead, they free the urchins he trapped in a life of crime by siccing a guard on him and stealing his Forever Bag. The only thing his kleptovoyance lead him to steal in this episode was a hairpin that allows him to break out of his cell at the end.]] |
| 392 | * KarmaHoudini: He avoids getting in trouble for manipulating children into helping him steal stuff. While he's eventually caught in the episode "The Forever Bag" and forced to fight in The Pit, [[spoiler:he pulls out a pin he stole earlier with the intent of using it to pick his cell's lock, indicating that his escape is imminent.]] |
| 393 | * LoveableRogue: Manipulative and deceptive nature aside, he's not all that malicious. |
| 394 | * PocketDimension: The Foreverbag, used by Tookit to stash all of his riches by channeling the Astral Plane. How much room is in there? Well, for one thing the walls are out of sight... |
| 395 | * PunnyName: "Took it", referring to his thieving nature. |
| 396 | * RascallyRaccoon: He's a thieving raccoon who manipulates children into being his accomplices. |
| 397 | * StickyFingers: He'll steal anything he can grab. |
| 398 | [[/folder]] |
| 399 | |
| 400 | [[folder:Albo, Jenyo, and Gusto]] |
| 401 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Thundercats-Episode-22-The-Forever-Bag-HD-Screen-Caps-037_1337702968_7168.jpg]] |
| 402 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/PatMusick, Creator/HyndenWalch, and Creator/CreeSummer |
| 403 | |
| 404 | Three children that Tookit has recruited into a life of crime and trained to be master thieves. They have become wanted criminals and are unable to return to an honest life. |
| 405 | ---- |
| 406 | !!Tropes associated with Albo, Jenyo, and Gusto: |
| 407 | * TheArtfulDodger: They're homeless, but use their cunning to do what they can to survive. |
| 408 | * TheRunaway: They ran away from home and had no choice but to be accomplices with Tookit. |
| 409 | * StickyFingers: They're pickpockets. |
| 410 | * StreetUrchin: They're all orphans. |
| 411 | [[/folder]] |
| 412 | |
| 413 | [[folder:Ponzi and Lucy]] |
| 414 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Char_69081_181.jpg]] |
| 415 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/JimMeskimen and Creator/SatomiKoorogi |
| 416 | |
| 417 | A traveling potion salesman and his faithful giants caterpillar. He sells a cure-all elixir, but its side effects often cause patrons to eventually drive him out of town. |
| 418 | ---- |
| 419 | * MeaningfulName: Ponzi. As in, "Ponzi scheme". |
| 420 | * ShipperOnDeck: He helps Lion-O try to get Pumyra's affections. |
| 421 | * SnakeOilSalesman: He sells his potion claiming that it can solve any problem and bails out whenever his customers complain about the side effects. |
| 422 | * SpannerInTheWorks: To Mumm-Ra in "Recipe for Disaster". His "transform into an unstoppable demonic dragon" plan would have gone off without a hitch if it weren't for this hapless potion salesman. Even Ponzi's surprised his elixir [[spoiler:and his pet caterpillar]] turned out to be useful in the end. |
| 423 | [[/folder]] |
| 424 | |
| 425 | [[folder:Jorma]] |
| 426 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Jorma_621.png]] |
| 427 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/CoreyBurton |
| 428 | |
| 429 | A Dog who is Lion-O's friend and deals in technology. |
| 430 | ---- |
| 431 | * CoolOldGuy: He has the mannerisms of an older man and he's willing to help Lion-O any way he can. |
| 432 | * FriendInTheBlackMarket: He's Lion-O's main assistance in acquiring technology. |
| 433 | * GadgeteerGenius: He does a lot of tinkering. |
| 434 | * IntergenerationalFriendship: He's much older than Lion-O and is his closest friend. |
| 435 | * InterspeciesFriendship: He's a Dog, his friendship with Lion-O may be the reason why the latter rejects much of the Cats' FantasticRacism. |
| 436 | [[/folder]] |
| 437 | |
| 438 | [[folder:The Soul Sever]] |
| 439 | [[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Vlcsnap-2012-06-04-18h07m32s127_4133.png]] |
| 440 | -->''Voiced by'': Creator/JeffreyCombs |
| 441 | |
| 442 | An ancient, mad scientist cyborg bent on saving the souls of his deceased wife and children by giving them robotic bodies. |
| 443 | ---- |
| 444 | * AntiVillain: He genuinely thinks being transferred into an immortal robotic body is a good thing, and only wants to save his family. |
| 445 | * DealWithTheDevil: His deal with the Necro Mechers to keep his family alive, resulted in him becoming the mechanical monstrosity he is now. |
| 446 | * MadScientist: He tries to find a way to make mechanical vessels for his family's spirits. |
| 447 | * MyGodWhatHaveIDone: His reaction to his attempt to transfer Tygra into a new body results in a gigantic rampaging monster. |
| 448 | * TearsFromAStone: At the end of the episode, he weeps upon seeing his family's souls depart into the sky. It's a sign that he's regained a small measure of his humanity, but at the cost of any hope he had left. |
| 449 | * TurnedAgainstTheirMasters: He destroyed the Necro Mechers when they refused to help him find a way to transfer souls into mechanical bodies. |
| 450 | * WellIntentionedExtremist: All he wanted was a way to allow his family to live again. |
| 451 | * WoobieDestroyerOfWorlds: He just wanted to resurrect his family and make a better world, and ultimately [[spoiler: was left with nothing but his own grief]]. |
| 452 | [[/folder]] |
| 453 |
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