Playing the hero means that Rumpelstiltskin gets a whole new outfit. Here he's rockin the leather, including the pants. Between that and the sword, he's looking pretty good as a hero.

Apparently Merida isn't the only person Emma runs across in the Enchanted Forest. Will Rumpelstiltskin help Emma get rid of the dark curse or is he simply thrilled to be rid of it himself?

With Rumpelstiltskin, we're never quite sure which side he'll be on. Will he be an ally for Emma or just another obstacle in her path?

Or perhaps Merida will have to use her mad skills with a bow and arrow on him...or anyone else who gets in Emma's way to finding out how to shed the curse of the Dark One. Once Upon a Time Season 5 Episode 1, "Dark Swan" airs Sunday, September 27th on ABC.

Is Rumplestiltskin still the evil voice inside of Emma's head and if so, will she be able to fight it?

But is Merida really capable of turning Rumplestiltskin brave after a lifetime of cowardice.

Just how much work will it take to turn the former Dark One into Storybrooke's latest hero?

Because a bow and arrow has never really been Rumplestiltskin's took of choice. If he wasn't wielding dark power, he was spinning gold.

Will a sword to his throat be enough to turn Rumplestiltskin brave? We're wondering if Belle will have to get involved somehow. Watch Once Upon a Time Season 5 episode 5 "Dreamcatcher" on ABC.

Who will Mr. Gold find waiting for him in the Underworld. We can't imagine he has many friends there.

Who would Robin Hood be without his Merry Men? No matter where he goes, his friends are always nearby. They're happy to jump in to help with childcare, or to fend off nefarious villains.

When asked to choose between his powers and his son, Rumple chose wrong. He regretted it instantly, and vowed to get his son back at any cost. Unfortunately, things didn't work out the way he'd hoped.