Paper Mario/Characters

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

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, that often effects the game for Mario. She can choose what enemies and items he will encounter in Shy Guy's Toy Box, and send him items through a magical treasure chest located in the castle.

Twink
Twink is a newborn Star Kid who recently rose out of Starborn Valley, a few days before the story actually began, when Bowser took the Star Rod. He later comes to Peach's aid when she wishes for a way out, but he cannot fulfill her greatest wishes at that point. He is known to send messages to Mario on the next chapter, and give him some invaluable items. His greatest accomplishment is the defeat of Kammy Koopa, with some help from Peach.

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