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Bandit is a character that first appeared in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island for the Super Nintendo. They would later appear in the Paper Mario series.
Basically, he's the big Boo. The leader of the legions of Boo, even though he has an equally big problem with shyness as his underlings.
A lava monster in Super Mario World. Lies hidden in lava, then attacks Mario or Luigi when they pass on a platform.
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.
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.
The boss of the fourth world in Yoshi's Island. He is a Koopa Troopa that has been made giant by the magic of Kamek.
A Magikoopa and a well recognized enemy in many Mario games. Kamek traditionally shoots magic attacks at the player.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The boss of the fifth world in Yoshi's Island and a supporting character in Paper Mario. He was an ordinary Raven once, but Kamek used his magic powers to increase his size and strength.
The boss of the first world in Yoshi's Island. It is a Lemon Drop that has been made giant by the magic of Kamek.
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".
Yoshi is a recurring character in the Mario franchise and has since gone on to star in his own games.
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