Monster Hunter Wilds Characters#
This page compiles the main characters of Monster Hunter Wilds based on officially released information: each person’s identity, role, and connection to the survey team, plus the weapons officially confirmed so far. Ages, personalities, and full relationship details have not been systematically disclosed, so this page sticks to confirmed facts without speculation. For the full story breakdown, see the main storyline.
How the Survey Team Was Formed#
The Forbidden Lands survey team was organized by the Hunter’s Guild. After learning of the boy Nata’s discovery, Fabius, a senior figure in the Guild, set about assembling the team and appointing its units, and the hunter you play is assigned to join as it ventures deep into the Forbidden Lands. Duties are split between two roles: coordinators manage and assign quests, while processors handle the production of weapons and armor.
The Forbidden Lands Survey Team#
| Character | Identity | Role and revealed details |
|---|---|---|
| The Hunter | Player character | Appointed to join the Forbidden Lands survey team |
| Alma | Coordinator | Handles hunting requests and permits, supports the party in the field |
| Gemma | Processor | Handles the production and upgrading of weapons and armor |
| Nata | Mysterious boy traveling with the team | Escaped an attack by a mysterious monster |
| Fabius | Hunter’s Guild senior | Formed the survey team and appointed its units |
| Olivia | Survey team member | Wields the Hammer, takes on special Guild commissions |
| Athos | Palico companion | A long-haired elite Felyne who assists Olivia |
| Ryuro | Wudwud | Left his homeland to wander |
The Hunter (Player Character)#
The character you control, appointed to join the Forbidden Lands survey team. Appearance can be picked from presets or customized item by item; details are covered below in “Hunter Appearance and Character Creation”. For combat and progression mechanics, see Weapons and the combat system.
Alma (Coordinator)#
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Identity | The survey team’s coordinator and the main support character traveling with the player |
| Role | Handles hunting requests and permits; manages and assigns quests |
| Field duties | Travels with the party, provides hunting intel, and manages supplies |
| Specialty | Specializes in cultural anthropology, with a background in archaeology |
Alma is the front end of the game’s quest system: accepting quests, confirming permits, and picking up hunting intel and supplies in the field all go through her. For quest types and acceptance rules, see Quests.
Gemma (Processor)#
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Identity | The survey team’s processor |
| Role | Handles the production and upgrading of weapons and armor |
Once you gather materials on a hunt, Gemma handles forging and upgrading every weapon and piece of armor. For gear paths and build ideas, see Weapons and Armor.
Nata (Mysterious Boy)#
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Identity | A mysterious boy traveling with the survey team |
| Background | Escaped an attack by a mysterious monster |
| Connection to the team | His discovery is what led to the team being formed |
Nata is the reason the survey team exists: Fabius began assembling it after learning of his discovery. He travels with the team and is a key figure in the main story.
Fabius (Guild Senior)#
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Identity | Hunter’s Guild senior |
| Role | Set about forming the Forbidden Lands survey team and appointing its units after learning of Nata’s discovery |
| History | A renowned hunter in his past |
Olivia (Hammer Hunter)#
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Identity | Member of the Guild’s Forbidden Lands survey team |
| Weapon | Hammer |
| Connection to the team | Takes on special Guild commissions and joins the team during events |
Athos (Palico Companion)#
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Identity | A Palico who assists Olivia |
| Type | A long-haired elite Felyne companion |
For companion gear and skills, see the Palico system.
Ryuro (Wudwud)#
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Identity | A Wudwud |
| Background | Left his homeland to wander |
The Stars#
Beyond Alma and Gemma on the player’s team, the Stars fills the same roles with its own members:
| Character | Identity | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Erik | The Stars’ coordinator | Specializes in biology |
| Werner | The Stars’ processor | Specializes in physics and engineering; developed the applied principles behind some weapons |
Werner’s work on weapon principles ties directly into the game’s weapon system; for how all fourteen weapons work, see Weapons.
Companions and Mounts#
| Member | Role | Revealed details |
|---|---|---|
| Palico companion | The hunter’s partner | Hunts alongside the hunter |
| Seikret | Mount-type creature | Non-combatant; handles travel and support |
Seikret#
The Seikret is a non-combat mount-type creature. Officially revealed highlights:
- Auto-navigation: while riding, it automatically heads to your destination, so you can use items and gather along the way
- Weapon swapping: its carried weapon pouch holds a second weapon, letting you swap between main and sub weapons
- Multiplayer: in multiplayer it stays with you the whole time, unaffected by the Palico standby rules
The official wording on Palicoes in multiplayer: when the party has two or fewer players, everyone can bring their own Palico; at three or more players, Palicoes go on standby, and if the party grows to three or more players mid-quest, Palicoes already in the field retreat to camp. For companion gear and skill progression, see the Palico system.
Hunter Appearance and Character Creation#
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Preset appearances | Can be chosen directly from official presets |
| Customization options | Hairstyle, pupils, body type, voice, posture, and starting armor look can all be customized |
| Gender differences | Some armor looks differ by gender, but stats are unaffected |
For armor skills and build ideas, see Armor and Skills.
Frequently Asked Questions#
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does Alma do | Handles hunting requests and permits, manages and assigns quests; in the field she provides hunting intel and manages supplies |
| Why was the survey team formed | Fabius set about forming the team and appointing its units after learning of Nata’s discovery |
| What weapon does Olivia use | The Hammer; she takes on special Guild commissions and joins the team during events |
| What is Werner’s specialty | Physics and engineering; he developed the applied principles behind some weapons |
| What does Erik do | Coordinator of the Stars, specializing in biology |
| Does armor look different by gender | Some armor looks differ by gender, but stats are unaffected |
| Can the hunter’s appearance be customized | Yes, from preset appearances, or by customizing hairstyle, pupils, body type, voice, posture, and starting armor look |
| Can the Seikret fight | No, the Seikret is a non-combat mount-type creature that handles travel and support |