Princess Zelda

Princess Zelda is the name for several female members of Hyrule's Royal Family of Hyrule who play an integral role in the history of Hyrule. Though each is the titular character of the The Legend of Zelda series, the actual protagonist is each era's respective Link. Just as there are multiple Links, there are multiple Zeldas throughout the series. Generally close in age to her respective Link, Zelda is most often portrayed as a child, but has been portrayed as a teenager or young adult on four occasions: in Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Zelda is portrayed as a young girl or beautiful young woman, usually with blonde hair. In Twilight Princess, however, she is depicted as a brunette. She also has light brown hair in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (though she is depicted as being blonde in artwork), and auburn hair in The Adventure of Link. She often wears jewelry such as ornate earrings, as well as a royal gown of white, pink, lavender, or another pale color (red in The Adventure of Link), usually bearing the Royal Family's crest.

Personality
Since most of the Zeldas that appear in the games are different incarnations, they each have slightly differing personalities. However, each Zelda is depicted as a kind and benevolent ruler. As the holder of the Triforce of Wisdom, she is wise beyond her years and intelligent enough to rule her people. She always wishes to do what is right for her people and is extremely self-sacrificing. Though not always capable of defending herself or others on her own, she doesn't quit and tries to aid others when she needs their help. She is also forgiving towards others as shown when she forgave Byrne despite his crimes against her.

Abilities
Associated with the Golden Goddesses Nayru and the Triforce of Wisdom, Zelda possesses keen insight and good judgment—although this does not always avail her in eschewing capture. Most of Zelda's incarnations are additionally gifted with innate psychic or magical potencies, such as telepathy and precognition. Albeit her gamut of abilities has yet to be revealed, Zelda has demonstrated the ability to cast spells, engender or annul barriers and seals, and shoot a bow. In Twilight Princess she wields a sword, though it is unknown if she authentically possesses any fencing skills. Zelda's Alter egos withal appear to have specialized abilities of their own.