Character Relationship Map: Trolls

Characters

• Poppy (played by Anna Kendrick) — protagonist

  Optimistic queen of the Pop Trolls who leads quests to unite all tribes.

• Branch (played by Justin Timberlake) — protagonist

  Cautious survivalist turned brave hero and Poppy's loyal partner.

• Bridget (played by Zooey Deschanel) — supporting

  Kind-hearted Bergen scullery maid who befriends trolls and finds love.

• King Gristle (played by Christopher Mintz-Plasse) — supporting

  Former Bergen king who reforms his kingdom and allies with trolls.

• Chef (played by Christine Baranski) — supporting

  Exiled Bergen chef obsessed with capturing and eating trolls.

• King Peppy (played by Jeffrey Tambor) — supporting

  Former Pop Troll king, Poppy's father, wise and protective.

• Creek (played by Russell Brand) — supporting

  Smooth-talking troll who betrays his village to the Bergens.

• Cloud Guy/Smidge/Fuzzbert/Mr. Dinkles/Tunnel Troll/Wedgie Bergen (voice) (played by Walt Dohrn) — cameo

  Multi-role voice for various minor characters.

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• King Peppy → Chef (Power Exiler) — Chef's exile fuels her revenge against the Bergen monarchy and Trolls.

  After Chef discovers that the Trolls escaped, King Peppy is identified as the Troll leader while Chef is banished from Bergen Town by its king.

• Chef → King Gristle (Professional Manipulative Servant) — Chef operates within the royal household but pursues an independent agenda.

  Chef appears to feed Creek to King Gristle and uses Bergen authority while pursuing her own revenge against the monarchy.

• Poppy → Creek (Power Leader) — Poppy has political and personal responsibility for Creek's safety.

  Creek is described as Poppy's minister, and Poppy leads the effort to rescue him after Chef kidnaps him.

• Bridget → King Gristle (Romantic Love Interest) — Bridget's affection becomes the key to changing Bergen attitudes.

  Bridget is secretly in love with King Gristle, and the Trolls help her obtain a date with him.

• King Peppy → Poppy (Family Father) — King Peppy is Poppy's protective father and predecessor as king.

  The plot identifies Poppy as King Peppy's daughter, and King Peppy later crowns her queen of the Trolls.

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Branch → Chef (Conflict Trauma Enemy) — Chef is tied to Branch's grief and lifelong refusal to sing.

  Branch reveals that his childhood singing inadvertently led Chef to his home, after which she took away his grandmother.

• King Gristle → Poppy (Conflict Former Enemy) — Their relationship changes from threat to political alliance.

  King Gristle belongs to the Bergen society that expects happiness through eating Trolls, but later accepts Poppy's explanation and joins the peace.

• Bridget → Branch (Alliance Ally) — Bridget's actions support Branch's rescue mission.

  Bridget assists the group that includes Branch by helping them investigate Creek and escape Bergen imprisonment.

• Poppy → Bridget (Social Matchmaker) — Poppy actively supports Bridget's romantic hopes.

  Poppy and the Trolls agree to help Bridget get a date with King Gristle in exchange for her assistance.

• Chef → Poppy (Conflict Enemy) — Chef is Poppy's persistent antagonist.

  Chef follows Poppy's fireworks, kidnaps her friends, captures Poppy, and rejects the peace Poppy helps create.

• Creek → Chef (Alliance Cooperator) — Their temporary cooperation is based on Creek's fear and self-preservation.

  Creek cooperates with Chef by revealing the Trolls' hiding place in exchange for survival.

• Cloud Guy/Smidge/Fuzzbert/Mr. Dinkles/Tunnel Troll/Wedgie Bergen (voice) → Branch (Alliance Guide) — The guide assists the pair's infiltration route.

  Cloud Guy leads both Poppy and Branch toward Bergen Town after their further challenges.

• Cloud Guy/Smidge/Fuzzbert/Mr. Dinkles/Tunnel Troll/Wedgie Bergen (voice) → Poppy (Narrative Guide) — The listed multi-role character provides guidance during the journey.

  The plot states that a mischievous Cloud Guy leads Poppy and Branch to Bergen Town.

• Poppy → Branch (Alliance Loyal Partner) — Poppy and Branch become the central rescue team.

  Branch repeatedly rescues Poppy, joins her rescue mission, and sings to restore her hope.

Story Analysis

A rescue adventure transforms an ancient feud when friendship, love, and inner happiness replace fear and consumption.

Plot Progression

1. The Escape Repeated — The Trolls' historic escape establishes the feud with the Bergens and Chef's desire for revenge. Twenty years later, Poppy's celebration exposes the hidden Troll village.
2. Into Bergen Territory — Chef kidnaps Poppy's friends, forcing Poppy and Branch to travel toward Bergen Town. Their journey develops trust while Cloud Guy helps them find the city.
3. Love Beneath The Castle — Poppy and Branch infiltrate the castle and meet Bridget, whose love for King Gristle creates an unexpected rescue strategy. Branch also reveals the grief behind his gray appearance.
4. Betrayal And Renewal — The Trolls discover Creek's captivity, but Creek betrays them to Chef and exposes their hiding place. In the cooking pot, Branch's song restores their colors and courage.
5. Happiness Without Fear — Bridget frees the Trolls, and Poppy reveals the truth about Bridget and Gristle to the Bergens. Peace is celebrated, Poppy is crowned queen, and Chef and Creek meet a final monster.