Paper Mario/Characters

The Hero, 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.

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, 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.

Luigi
Mario's younger brother, this green-overall-wearing plumber guards the house during the story. Cowardly and over-shadowed by his brother, he keeps a secret diary and yearns for adventure. He enjoys whistling tunes in high places, and obviously has the bottom bunk in the Mario Bros. bunk bed. He fondly remembers playing golf, tennis and partying. He mentions his fear of ghosts and his enjoyment of Goomnuts. A rumour says he writes the Toad Town News.

Kolorado
A famous Koopa explorer. Despite his fame, he is bumbling and greedy, going after the treasure, even risking life and limb. He refers to Mario as "old boy" and has a wife, angry he rarely comes home.

Goomba family
The family of Goombario. Goompa is the grandfather, known for his travels and extensive knowledge. He suffers from a bad back. Gooma is the friendly grandmother. Goompapa is the father, who enjoys D.I.Y and fishing. Goomama is the nagging, over-protective mother. Goombaria is the young daughter, who wishes to join Mario.

Tayce T.
Famous cook who resides in Toad Town. She can make exquisite recipes out of many things.

Bootler
Lady Bow's loyal Boo butler. Past his youthful days of traveling, he now scares Toad guards and protects Lady Bow.

Russ T.
A knowledgeable Toad with an extensive book collection, he gives Mario many useful facts about the world.

The Master
The elderly Dojo owner, he trains people in both spiritual and physical fighting, and is suffering from a wheezy cough. His two main students are Lee and Chan.

Minh T.
The carer of the Toad Town garden, she loves flowers.

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. He 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. She speaks in rhyme.

Koopa Koot
An elderly, quite selfish, quite cranky Koopa, past his traveling days. He now resides in Koopa Village, asking adventurers to do tedious quests for only a small reward. He is fans of Luigi and Merluvlee, and loves Tayce T.'s cooking.