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The Original Donkey Kong made his debut in the game of the same name, where he tossed barrels at his nemesis Mario. His grandson, Donkey Kong Jr., went on to create a legacy of his own in games such as Donkey Kong Country and Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze.
Originally a carpenter named Jumpman, this Italian plumber has gone on to become the most recognizable video game character of them all, starring in a veritable pantheon of titles like kart racing and sports. He has been voiced by Charles Martinet for nearly 20 years.
A Magikoopa and a well recognized enemy in many Mario games. Kamek traditionally shoots magic attacks at the player.
The Toad is a member of the Toad species. He is a loyal attendant of Princess Peach and often assists Mario on his journeys in a variety of ways.
Princess Peach Toadstool is usually the damsel in distress from the Mario franchise. She gets kidnapped frequently by Bowser, though she's not averse to being captured by various other villains from time to time.
Bowser is one of the most iconic villains in gaming. His role as the main antagonist in the Mario franchise has cemented this King of Koopas' status in video game history.
Luigi is Mario's brother. He began as a simple palette swap of Mario, but was later differentiated. In his later forays, he provides comic relief.
Wario is Mario's rival and doppelganger; a crude garlic-loving brute with an obsession with treasure. Wario's name is a portmanteau of the word "warui" ('bad' in Japanese) "Mario".
Luigi's love interest and Peach's sidekick. She's the princess of Sarasaland.
Luigi's dark counterpart, who is mainly known for appearing in Mario spinoffs. He is voiced by Charles Martinet. Enjoys playing a game of tennis with Wario.
Yoshi is a recurring character in the Mario franchise and has since gone on to star in his own games.
One half of the deadly twosome, the Hammer Bros. from Super Mario Bros fame. They jump from platform to platform in a seemingly random pattern throwing goshdarn hammers!
Lakitu has appeared in a variety of Mario games; from Super Mario Bros on the NES right up to Mario Kart 7. He is responsible for dropping Spinies onto the levels below, holding up signs and his very own start signal from all nine Mario Kart games.
Toadette is Toad's female counterpart and most commonly appears the various Mario spin-off games, such as the Mario Party and Mario Kart games.
Bowser Jr. is the son of Bowser and the main antagonist of Super Mario Sunshine and New Super Mario Bros. He loves to play sports with his dad in various Mario sport titles like tennis, golf, basketball and kart racing!
Scientist turned inventor, who helps out Mario and Luigi with his various contraptions. In Luigis Mansion he was even a formidable Ghostbuster, Along with his trusty Poltergust 3000!
The very first not-so challenging boss in Super Mario 64 for Nintendo 64 and DS.
One of the Mario Party characters that made his debut in Mario Party 5 as a playable character.
Diddy Kong made his first appearance in 1994 as Donkey Kong's side-kick in Donkey Kong Country for the SNES. Since then, he has starred in numerous Donkey Kong games, his own Diddy Kong Racing games and Mario sports titles. He wears a red Nintendo hat.
Introduced to the Mario series with Doki Doki Panic, Birdo is an effeminate dinosaur with a penchant for cute things. Although initially a boss enemy, nowadays she mostly appears as a friendly side character.
The grandmother of DK Jr and wife of Cranky Kong (also known as Donkey Kong), Wrinkly Kong has appeared in several of the major Donkey Kong titles. She died between DKC3 and DK64 and is now a ghost.
King K. Rool is the primary antagonist of the Donkey Kong Country series.
The king of all Boos. He has been in many Mario games (mostly spin-offs). He has appeared as a boss in many of the main series' games, including being the final boss of Luigi's Mansion.
Dixie Kong is the girlfriend of Diddy Kong and was first introduced in Donkey Kong Country 2. She can perform a helicopter spin with her ponytail to cross wide gaps.
A surly, crotchety old widower, Cranky Kong made his first appearance in 1994's Donkey Kong Country for the SNES, heralded as the acerbic, wisecracking grandfather of the current Donkey Kong. He was the star of the original Donkey Kong, a fact he lets no one forget.
Laid back member of the Kong family, Funky Kong usually supplies services to the Kongs such as allowing them to return to previous worlds. He also appears in Mario Kart Wii & Mario Super Sluggers as a playable character.
Head of the Red Crow sales agency and a former LAPD officer. Used to be good friends with Kyle Hyde's father.
Ed Vincent's secretary at Red Crown in Hotel Dusk.
Mila is a young girl that arrives at Hotel Dusk by hitchhiking with only an old hotel pamphlet in her possession. Unable to speak, her past is a mystery to everyone at the hotel.
A lovely blonde member of the Kong Family. She saves the player's game in Donkey Kong Country.
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