Paper Mario/Characters

The Hero, Mario
The hero and the character you control through most of the game. With his famous jump attack and trusty hammer, he is ready to rise to the challenge.

The Villain, Bowser
The King of the Koopas and Mario's ever-present nemesis. This time, he has stolen the Star Rod, which has made him all but invincible, and used it to lift Princess Peach's Castle high into the sky. Only with the help of the seven Star Spirits can he be defeated.

Princess Peach
Princess Peach has once again been kidnapped, this time, along with her entire castle! Every time Mario clears a chapter, Peach will play a short quest, assisted by the friendly star-in-training Twink.

Twink
Twink is a newborn Star Kid who recently rose out of Starborn Valley a few days before the story actually began. He later comes to Peach's aid when she wishes for a way out, but cannot fulfill her wish and instead delivers messages and items to Mario throughout the game.

Kammy Koopa
Kammy Koopa is Bowser's right-hand Koopa, who flies around on her broomstick causing trouble for Mario and his companions.

Luigi
Mario's younger brother, this green-overall-wearing plumber "guards" the house while Mario is out on his adventure rescuing Princess Peach. Secretly he keeps a diary in the basement of his house which can be accessed by executed a spin jump on the floor panel. He yearns for adventure, enjoys whistling tunes in high places, and obviously has the bottom bunk in the Mario Bros. bunk bed.

Goomba family
A friendly family of goombas that aids Mario after his defeat at the hands of Bowser. Made up of Goompa the knowledgeable grandfather, Gooma the friendly grandmother, Goompapa the hard-working father, Goomama the protective mother, Goombario the energetic youth who accompanies Mario on his journey, and his caring sister Goombaria.

Merlon and family
Merlon is a wizard who is capable of predicting the path you take, who has a habit of having weird dreams and telling boring stories. Merle is Merlon's son who has an important job in Starborn Valley. Merluvlee is Merlon's granddaughter who lives in a house near Shooting Star Summit. She can predict the location of items and is apparently extremely beautiful, and over-uses the phrase "My, my...". Merlow is Merluvlee's younger brother, who is quite young and juvenile. He trades Star Pieces for badges and calls Mario Mister. Merlee is Merluvlee's twin who casts a helpful, but random, spell on your character. She resides in alley in Dry Dry Outpost.

Kolorado
A famous Koopa explorer. Despite his fame, he is bumbling and greedy, going after the treasure, even risking life and limb.