NPCs in Ghost of Tsushima (GoT) are the different people that players meet throughout their journey. NPCs provide information, some provide quests, while others are categorized as Merchants or Blacksmiths whom you can trade with or request for certain services. This page covers a full list of all the NPCs in Ghost of Tsushima, you can find detailed information on their location and other related information on each individual page linked below.
Ghost of Tsushima NPCs

Shimura
Shimura is the jito (lord) of Tsushima. He is a samurai as well as uncle and father figure to Jin.

Khotun Khan
Khotun Khan is a Mongol general and leader of the Mongol army invading Tsushima Island.

Masako
Masako is a samurai and a skilled archer. She is also a former ally of Jin.

Harunobu Adachi
Leader of the Adachi Clan, husband of Masako, and a retainer of Lord Shimura.

Sensei Ishikawa
A renowned samurai and archer who formerly served Clan Nagao. He taught the forces of Clan Nagao The Way of the Bow.

Yuna
A professional thief who is also the sister of Taka. She helps Jin against the fight against the Mongol forces.

Taka
Taka is a skilled blacksmith and is the younger brother of Yuna. He is the one responsible for forging Jin Sakai's iron grappling hook.

Kenji
Kenji is a mischievous merchant, a renowned sake brewer, and "the best swindler" of Tsushima. He is a close friend of Yuna and an ally to Jin.

Ryuzo
Ryuzo is a childhood friend of Jin Sakai who joined the Straw Hats and became the group's leader.

Norio
Norio is a warrior monk who serves and protects the Cedar Temple of Tsushima. Although he is a kind and compassionate monk, his skills in combat and the ability to wield a Naginata, makes him a fierce warrior.

Yuriko
An elder woman who served as a caretaker of the Sakai household. She has excellent knowledge of botany and uses it to create various brews.

Tenzo
One of the suriving raiders from Iki Island. He helps other surivivors that had to face The Eagle and the Mongols.

Fune
A leader of an old raider's stronghold, now used to protect surivors against the Mongols.
Merchants

Bowyer
The bowyer specializes in upgrading and strengthening Jin Sakai's long-range weapons such as the Half Bow and the Longbow.

Swordsmith
The swordsmith is a smithy who specializes in strengthening the blade of the Sakai Katana and Sakai Tanto.

Trapper
If you have gathered a bunch of Predator Hides, the trapper is your go-to merchant who can upgrade your various satchels for holding more Tools.

Cosmetic and Dye Merchant
The local cosmetic and dye merchant provides Jin with a variety of equipment dyes, as well as cosmetic items such as hats and headbands.

Sashimono Banner Monk
A monk who wishes to keep the history of Tsushima alive provide Jin with Saddles for Jin's mount in exchange for collecting Sashimono Banners.