Spyro, Sparx and the dragon rescue
Understand the central cast and the helpers who make exploration easier.
Original 1998 English PlayStation game. Controls, collection rules and routes exclude Spyro Reignited Trilogy.
5 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Character directory
Spyro
Small enough to escape Gnasty's spell, Spyro uses flame, charging and gliding to recover the dragons' treasure.
Sparx
Sparx follows Spyro, collects nearby gems and changes color as Spyro takes damage. His disappearance signals that another hit will cost a life.
Nestor
The first dragon in the Artisans home introduces the rescue mission and encourages Spyro to explore. His advice establishes the game's collection loop.
Gnasty Gnorc
Gnasty's magic crystallizes the dragons and turns their gems into Gnorc troops. Spyro eventually reaches his industrial world for the final chase.
Saving fairies
Fairies appear at rescued-dragon pads. They provide save and replay options while the pads serve as useful checkpoints during exploration.
Quick notes
- Spyro and Sparx work as a pair. Spyro is the playable young dragon whose size helps him avoid the spell that traps his elders.
- Nestor and the rescued elders teach the route. Nestor is the first Artisans dragon and introduces the broad goal of freeing the others.
- Gnasty's army and the helpful fairies. Gnasty Gnorc is the antagonist behind the crystal spell and the stolen treasure.
Replay dragon advice at a rescued-dragon pad when a nearby route or movement trick is unclear.
Picture details
Game artwork belongs to its respective rights holders.