Many of the previously established characters resembled their animated counterparts rather than their appearances in the first two films. One of the main characters Atreyu no longer existed, and in his place was Bark Troll. A character better associated with the animated series. Engywook and Urgl reprise their roles albeit as comic relief. Falkor was once the intelligent motivator was now being portrayed as a cowardly simpleton, Rockbiter returned 3/4 the size with a full family and motorcycle, but the most jarring change was the Childlike Empress. While supposed to represent childlike innocence with a strong heart, here she was portrayed as a young woman in her 20's with a shopping addiction.