Gopal Gupta
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Gopal Gupta, formerly translated as Gupta, is a NPC in Dragon Quest III. He is the boyfriend of Tanaya and lives in the village of Baharata.
Kidnapping
Gopal stays behind in Baharata after Tanaya is kidnapped by Robbin' 'Ood. However, when the heroes hear the story of Tanaya's kidnapping from her grandfather, Gopal finds the courage in himself to go and save her. He is subsequently captured by bandits as well. Both young lovers are freed after the heroes defeat the crook for a second time in the Kidnapper's Cave.
Pepper
After being rescued, Gopal gives the heroes some pepper free of charge at the shop in Baharata. This is the only location to receive pepper in the game and is required in order to receive the ship from the king of Portoga.