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The Manhattan Clan

     In General 

     Goliath 

Goliath

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Leader of the Manhattan Clan
  • Affectionate Nickname: Once getting familiar with the Gargoyles when working alongside them, Michelangelo gives Goliath the nickname "Big G".
  • Chronic Hero Syndrome: Despite Goliath’s issues with humans after the betrayal at Wyvern, when he and the Trio see the Kraang attacking April they go to help her even though she is a stranger to them.
  • The Leader: Goliath has been the leader of the clan since his mentor "retired", and is still respected by the other gargoyles.

     Brooklyn 

Brooklyn

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     Broadway 

Broadway

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  • Big Eater: Keen on testing new food of their new era, to the extent that he tries to stop the other gargoyles tasting the pizza Michaelangelo brought to share with the clan.

     Lexington 

Lexington

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     Hudson 

Hudson

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  • Old Soldier: The oldest gargoyle, he has taken to resting at the castle while bonding with Splinter, but he can still hold his own as required.

     Bronx 

Bronx

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  • Team Pet: Bronx is basically an animal, but is still treated as one of the clan.

The Hamato Clan

     In General 

     Leonardo 

Leonardo

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  • The Leader: The one responsible for leading his brothers in combat.

     Donatello 

Donatello

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  • Gadgeteer Genius: Has created the shell phones for his brothers from parts salvaged from electronics stores.

     Raphael 

Raphael

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  • Everyone Has Standards:
    • Even he was taken aback when learning from Goliath of the Castle Wyvern massacre.
    • While he is definitely hotblooded, even he finds Demona's desire for vengeance unnerving.
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold: He's brash and hot tempered but deep down he loves his family and willing to help out others.
  • Jerkass Has a Point: While Raphael could have been more tactful about it, he’s the only one of the group willing to confront Goliath about how he should get over Demona’s betrayal because clearly Goliath doesn’t mean anything to his former mate after she tried to kill him.

     Michelangelo 

Michelangelo

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  • Bizarre Taste in Food: Michelangelo enjoys his pizza with sauerkraut, tuna fish, pretzels, and jelly beans.
  • Good Cannot Comprehend Evil: Michaelangelo is particular immediately expresses a more optimistic view of what life was like back in Wyvern when the humans and gargoyles were more active allies, with Goliath appreciating Michaelangelo’s innocent optimism even if he has to immediately explain that it wasn’t like that.

     Splinter/Hamato Yoshi 

Splinter/Hamato Yoshi

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  • Dark and Troubled Past: Lost his wife and daughter before he came to America and was subsequently mutated into his current state.
  • Old Master: Splinter has spent sixteen years training the Turtles in martial arts and grew up training with his family.

Allies

     Elisa Maza 

Elisa Maza

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A detective with the NYPD's 23rd precinct.
  • The Determinator: Refuses to back down from following leads in her investigations.

     April O'Neil 

April O’Neil

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A teenager whose father was kidnapped by the Kraang.

Antagonists

Xanatos Enterprises

     David Xanatos 

David Xanatos

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The CEO of Xanatos Enterprises and the one who reawakened the Gargoyles.
  • Affably Evil: He remains polite to enemy and ally alike.
  • Corrupt Corporate Executive: David Xanatos finds nothing wrong with breaking the rules for a quick buck.
  • Graceful Loser: Doesn’t seem to be upset at being arrested and imprisoned after his first clash with the Gargoyles and Turtles.
  • Nerves of Steel: Even when being threatened by Goliath and Raphael he never loses his composure and even throws a few snarks at their threats.

     Owen 

Owen

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David Xanatos’s assistant.

Enemy Gargoyles

     Demona 

Demona

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Goliath’s former mate and second in command.
  • Can't Take Criticism: When Donnie points out the illogical and unrealistic nature of her wanting vengeance on the descendants of the Vikings that killed their clan she gives him a Death Glare that makes him realize she isn't interested in what he has to say.
  • Evil Cannot Comprehend Good: In addition to not understanding Goliath’s desire to continue being a protector, she doesn’t understand why the Hamato Clan find her willingness to kill her enemies needlessly disturbing, viewing them as weak for showing mercy.
  • Fantastic Racism: She despises humanity and nearly attacks April when she first meets her.
  • Never My Fault: She refuses to accept that she was responsible for the Wyvern massacre and continues to blame humanity for her faults.
  • Would Hurt a Child: She immediately attacks April when she introduces herself, with the Turtles and Gargoyles jumping in to stop her.

The Foot Clan

     The Foot Clan 
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An clan combosed of shinobi, ninjas, assassins' and spies lead by Oroku Saki aka The Shredder.
     The Shredder/Oroku Saki 

Oroku Saki

Leader of the Foot Clan.
  • Bad Boss: As shown by his treatment of Johnny he doesn't take failure well.
  • Big Bad Duumvirate: Currently has a partnership with Ch’rell, the leader of the Kraang.
  • Composite Character: He is composed of the character and designs of 2003 and 2012.
  • Decomposite Character: He and Ch’rell are separate characters with Ch’rell taking Kraang Prime's place as leader of the Kraang.

     Hun 

Hun

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One of Shredders top enforcers and leader of the Purple Dragons.

     Purple Dragons 

Purple Dragons

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A New York street gang consisting of mostly teenage thugs.

    Baxter Stockman 

Baxter Stockman

A Scientist under Shredder's employ.
  • Insufferable Genius: While he is definitely smart, his bragging over how own ego tends to annoy those around him.

     Snake/Snakeweed 

Snake/Snakeweed

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A driver for the Kraang who turns into a weed mutant.

The Kraang

     The Kraang 
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The alien race lead by Ch’rell that are kidnapping scientists.
     Ch’rell 

Ch’rell

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The leader of the Kraang and has partnered up with The Shredder.
  • Big Bad Duumvirate: Currently has a partnership with Shredder, the leader of the Foot Clan.
  • Composite Character: In addition to himself from 2003, he also has traits of Krang with his partnership with Shredder, and Kraang Prime by being the leader of the Kraang.
  • Decomposite Character: He and Shredder are separate characters with Ch’rell taking Kraang Prime's place as leader of the Kraang.
  • Pragmatic Villainy: As much as he would love to kill all their enemies immediately, he knows how to be patient, giving Shredder advice on waiting to deal with their enemies when the time comes.
  • Villain Respect: He admits to seeing Halcyon Renard as a man of vision.

New York Inhabitants

NYPD

     Capt. Maria Chavez 

Capt. Maria Chavez

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The captain in charge of Elisa’s precinct.
  • Da Chief: She is Elisa’s superior in the force.

     Matt Bluestone 

Matt Bluestone

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     Officer Morgan 

Officer Morgan

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A police officer in the NYPD and a friend of Elisa's.

     Phil Travanti 

Phil Travanti

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Morgan's partner on the police force.

Civilians

     Kirby O' Neil 

Kirby O' Neil

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April O’ Neil’s father.

     Danny Pennington 

Danny Pennington

A friend of April O’ Neil.

     Irma 

Irma

A friend of April O’ Neil and twin sister of Keno.

     Keno 

Keno

A friend of April O’ Neil and twin brother of Irma.

     Vinnie Grigori 

Vinnie Grigori

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  • Butt-Monkey: Getting his motorcycle accidently destroyed and nearly killed by Demona while on the job, poor guy can't catch a break.

     The Jogger 

The Jogger

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     Carlos Chiang O'Brien Gambe 

Carlos Chiang O'Brien Gambe

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A local news reporter and correspondent.

    Travis Marshall 
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A New York City news anchor.
  • Mr. Exposition: Provides news exposition and updates on what’s going on with David Xanatos's arrest and imprisonment.

     Warren Stone 

Warren Stone

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A News Anchor.
  • Narcissist: He throws a tantrum when Travis Marshal was chosen to interview the imprisoned David Xanatos over him.

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