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.

Key Relationships

• Branch → King Gristle (Social Unwitting Matchmaker)
• King Gristle → King Peppy (Alliance Former Foe/Reconciled Ally)
• Bridget → King Gristle (Romantic Secret Admirer)
• Chef → Creek (Alliance Reluctant Accomplice)
• Chef → King Gristle (Power Exiled Subordinate)
• Branch → Chef (Conflict Persecutor)
• Poppy → Creek (Conflict Betrayer)
• Poppy → Bridget (Alliance Mutual Benefactor)
• Poppy → Branch (Alliance Loyal Partner)
• Poppy → King Peppy (Family Father)

Story Analysis

A journey of self-discovery and reconciliation where happiness is found within rather than through consumption.

Plot Progression

1. The Great Escape & The Party
2. The Kidnapping & The Quest
3. Infiltration & Betrayal
4. Redemption & Reconciliation