You will meet all kinds of zany Mina the Hollower characters throughout this game. It features anthropomorphic animals, eerie entities and hidden bosses across Tenebrous Isle. Keeping track of every major quest-giver, merchant and villain you meet gets overwhelming fast. So keep this list with you to remember everything about the main cast and every hidden NPC quickly. Check out the pictures too.
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Mina the Hollower Main Characters
Here are the main characters driving the story in Mina the Hollower. Your interactions with them shape your entire journey across Tenebrous Isle.
Mina
Mina is the main protagonist of the game. She is a genius mouse inventor and a talented Hollower. She created the magical Spark Technology that powers Tenebrous Isle. Baron Lionel, her patron, has called her back after years to restore the six Spark Generators and investigate a rogue member of her order.
Her main weapon is a whip-mace called the Nightstar. Her signature Hollowing ability is to burrow underground. Being burrowed makes you invincible and lets you do an extended jump when you reappear.
Baron Lionel
Baron Lionel is the head honcho of Ossex and Mina’s wealthy patron. He is a lion who funded her Spark technology research. When the generators fail, he orders Mina to fix them. He acts as your main quest-giver and a major character rather than a boss.
Fun Fact: Some players suspect he is a secret villain because of his Dracula-like design. However, that remains an unconfirmed fan theory for now.
The Duke
The Duke is a timid character who wanders the Queensbury Crypt. He is searching for his mysterious lost love. The Duchess of Queensbury pretends to be this said lost love.
He refuses to fight and runs from danger. So you must protect him and escort him to his casket. But don’t worry. The reward is definitely worth the effort. The Duke will reward you with the Proto Spark trinket, a top-tier item that grants a free revive from death that recharges at checkpoints.
Pro-Tip: Save the game right before difficult encounters to keep the Proto Spark for when you need it.
Mina the Hollower Antagonists & Bosses
There are some brutal, dark enemies on Tenebrous Isle. Some are smaller bosses like Major Miner at Bone Beach. But there are only a handful of major bosses. Here are the main villains standing in your way:
Thorne
Thorne, your main antagonist, is a bat and the former head of Baron Lionel’s guard. He betrayed the Baron and destroyed the Spark Generators alongside his shock troopers.
He is your first major boss fight, but he actually flees right before you kill him. The story makes him seem like the villain at first, but later shows he’s more complicated and hides his true motivations.
The Duchess of Queensbury
The Duchess is an eerie horror ruler of the Queensbury Crypt and the first major boss of a Spark Generator region. She pretends to be the Duke’s long-lost love, which makes this story a tragic encounter. You fight her in two phases. She starts as a giant statue and then attacks with erupting tentacles.
The Carving Man
The Carving Man kids is a spooky monster stalking the Septemburg region. He is not a standard arena boss. He actively chases Mina around the map like a stressful horror monster. Players compare him to Mr. X or Nemesis from Resident Evil and gave him this creepy name. But honestly, I think the Duchess is creepier!
Other Mina the Hollower Characters: Shopkeepers & Quest-Givers
Tenebrous Isle is full of helpful characters. You will meet merchants selling powerful trinkets and quest-givers offering unique rewards. And some characters just add flavor to this world. Here is what you should know about each of them:
Story & Lore NPCs
These characters help guide you or explain the lore.
| Name | Location | Details |
| Cappy | Blighted Docks | He is the ship captain who brings Mina to the isle. He teaches you how to use Plasma Vials. |
| Evra The Undying | Ossex | A lore NPC found near the Warding Beastium trinket. |
| Mrs. Sodsby | Unknown | Her exact role and location remain pending community confirmation. |
Shopkeepers
You need passive trinkets to survive. Buy them from these vendors.
| Name | Location | Items Sold |
| Lady Susan | Ossex (Trinket Bazaar) | Sells foundational trinkets. Her inventory expands into high-end items later in the game. |
| Belvedere | Queensbury Crypt | Sells the Stolenoid trinket. |
| Pinky | Backwaters | Sells the Spark Catcher trinket. This adds an extra Spark Container with a magnetic recovery hook. |
| Kindly Hag | Nox’s Bayou | Sells the Pit Preserver trinket to help you survive water hazards. |
| Rupert | Coltrane Peak | Sells the Watchful Eye trinket. |
| Tubert | Astral Orrery | Sells the Vial Salvo trinket. This fires homing missiles when you heal. |
| Corvidden | Septemburg | Sells the Repulsing Root trinket. |
| Trooper | Radiant Manor | Sells the Spring Heels trinket. |
Quest-Givers
Complete requests for these characters to unlock top-tier trinkets.
| Name | Location | Reward / Function |
| Ack and Dak | Southern Outskirts | Lace Glove. Provides a baseline attack boost. |
| Elizabeth | Ossex | Deboning Wand. Drops more Bones per kill but makes them bounce. |
| Furl and Roma | Ossex | Valor Medallion. Lets you move while healing. |
| Frayd | Ossex | Bell of Grace. Saves Sparks and Bones on death. |
| Poppit | Three distinct locations | Awards different wisp trinkets at each of his stops. |
| Lad | Eastern Heath | Windfall Charm. Converts Joules to Plasma. |
| Wrecker | Eastern Heath | Chain Capacitor. |
| Buffo | Backwaters | Glutton’s Jug. A kill-counter item that fills up after 50 kills. |
| Willis | Ossex Music Hall | Pneumatic Armlet. Supercharges Mina’s throwing attacks. |
| Dr Naught | Mirror’s End | Reckless Beastium. Grants a post-heal damage buff but increases damage taken. |
| Leaf | Western Wilds | Dead Leaf. A stealth tool that turns you into a statue. |
| Blaise | Race Circuits | Bellows Bustle. Requires winning three separate races. |
| Ring Master | Sandfalls | Tunneling Codex. |
| Fian | Ossex Miner’s Den | Thermal Pack. Triggers a damage buff tied to deaths. |
| Mirren | Coltrane Peak | Blinking Glass. Gives a chance to evade hits. |
| Midden | Queensbury Crypt | Fly Bait. |
| Campfire Kids | Septemburg or Kindlewood | Lightning Grip. |
| Bayou Band | Nox’s Bayou | Tumbling Tutu. Unlocks an aerial spin-attack. |
Data-Mined & Unconfirmed NPCs
Players found these names in the game. Their exact purposes are still hidden or need to be discovered.
| Category | Placeholder Names |
| Merchants & Upgraders | Legovich, Pawnshop, Shady Merchant, Trinket Shopkeep, Underlab Upgrader, Provisioner. |
| Professionals | Train Authority, Coach Driver, Teacher, Pianist, Grave Digger, Huntsman, Grizzled Sea Captain. |
| Named Characters | Grinnsly, Gourdan, Jub the Pariah, Locke, Maxi, Freeton, Rhene, Varnas, Cicero. |
| Creature Variants | Ghost Cat, Bone Thief, Kid Goat, Pirate Bard, Townspossum, Moth Boss, Band Frog. |
That’s all of the Mina the Hollower characters. Who’s your favorite? Let me know in the comments below.
FAQ
Who do you play as in Mina the Hollower characters?
You play as Mina. She is a genius mouse inventor and a talented Hollower.
Is Baron Lionel the main villain of Mina the Hollower characters?
That is an unconfirmed fan theory. Some players suspect him because of his Dracula-like design. The story hides the true antagonist, so his actual motives remain a mystery.
Do you kill Thorne in the first Mina the Hollower boss fight?
No, you do not kill him. Thorne actually flees when he is on the brink of death during your first encounter.
What is the best Mina the Hollower reward from an NPC?
The Proto Spark is easily one of the best items. You get it by escorting the Duke to his casket in the Queensbury Crypt. It grants you a free save from death that recharges at checkpoints.
