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After losing a large amount of money, she realizes the mistake she made, and loosens back up into her former self. In the original versions of ''Pikmin 2'', this resulted from her wasting money on lottery tickets;{{cite quote|I think I may have messed up, darling... I lost a small fortune buying lottery tickets. It was all a nightmare. I'm afraid we're going to have to live lean for awhile.|Olimar's wife|a [[mail|letter]] in GameCube and Wii versions of {{p2}}}} the Nintendo Switch port alters the mail to say that she was pickpocketed.{{cite quote|I think I messed up, darling... A pickpocket stole a small fortune from me. It's been a nightmare. I'm afraid we're going to have to live lean for awhile.|Olimar's wife|a [[mail|letter]] in {{p2s}}}} In both cases, the Japanese version of the mail say that she was pickpocketed at a casino. After time has passed, she pleads for Olimar to come home (very lovingly), promising his favorite meal – [[pikpik carrot]] soup.{{cite quote|I love you! Don't keep me waiting any longer! Please come home! I've made a ton of your favorite soup, and it's here waiting for you!|Olimar's wife|a [[mail|letter]] in {{p2s}}}}

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|age        = Adolescence (age unknown)

Olimar's son is a standard young boy, with a cap and green shirt with a white stripe. He seems to be fascinated by his father's adventures, and seems to envy him.{{cite quote|Papa! No fair! No fair! You snuck off and went on an expedition without me! You have to promise to absolutely, positively take me next time! Say it! Say you PROOOOOMISE!|Olimar's son|a [[Mail|letter]]}} He is addicted to video games,{{cite quote|{{Notes:Repair Juggernaut/journal}}|[[Captain Olimar]] on the [[Repair Juggernaut]]|[[Olimar's journal|his journal]]}} and enjoys them more than studying, in contrast to Olimar's daughter. Judging by some of his mail, he must be in his teenager years, and is anxious with girls.{{cite quote|Papa! There's this girl at school who's kind of nice, and I've been bragging all about you to her. So, I need you to bring me back the coolest souvenir ever!|Olimar's son|a [[Mail|letter]]}}{{cite quote|Papa! Thanks! There were so many cute girls at the hot springs! I was a little nervous, but I got over it. Next time, you totally have to come with us! We'll have so much fun!|Olimar's son|a [[Mail|letter]]}} He always yearns for his father to come home, and doesn't like it when his mother becomes strict because of the pay bonuses, asking his father to come home to fix the mess. He seems to be easily won over, as he asks if he should send in Olimar's bonus check for a piece of spam mail.{{cite quote|Lately, I've been getting a ton of mail from a strange person selling designer items at cut-rate prices. It sounds like a deal. Should I send them your bonus check?|Olimar's son|a [[mail|letter]]|rname=<son spam?>}}

Bulbie is Olimar's family pet space dog.{{cite quote|rname=circus|Papa! Hurry up and come home! Mama is so nuts! Every day, she orders me to study, study, study! She’s even thinking about sending our dog, Bulbie, to the circus! Help!|Olimar's son|a [[Mail|letter]]}} He is briefly mentioned in ''Pikmin'' and ''Hey! Pikmin'', and is described to physically resemble a [[Bulborb]], as the voyage log he's seen in depicts him with eye-stalks, a wide mouth, three spots, and two legs. He is also described as very lazy, which is sometimes a characteristic of real world dogs.{{cite quote|{{Notes:Dutiful Watchdog/heypikmin}}|Olimar|the [[Hey! Pikmin logs|log entry]] for the [[Dutiful Watchdog]]}} While Olimar is away from his family in ''Pikmin 2'', Bulbie gets thin after his family forgets to feed him.{{cite quote|Dad, today I'm writing on behalf of Bulbie. Mom and I completely forgot to feed him. He got skinny, but he's been eating a lot of Pikpik carrots, so he'll be OK.|Olimar's son|a [[Mail|letter]]}} He later eats many pikpik carrots and returns to normal.{{cite quote|Dad! Our dog, Bulbie, has been acting like a pig! He ate all of our carrots! Have you really seen creatures on that planet that look just like Bulbie?!?|Olimar's son|a [[Mail|letter]]}} Olimar's wife also threatens to send Bulbie away to the circus during this time.<ref name="circus"/>

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P2 Japanese survey Louie's grandma.jpg|Clay artwork as seen in the "Which Character Are You?" Japanese website survey.

Louie's grandmother P2.png|Louie's Grandmother as seen in the [[mail]] in ''Pikmin 2''.

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The President's Wife.png|The president's wife as seen in the [[mail]] in ''Pikmin 2''.

President's Wife Alt.png|An alternate photo for the president's wife, seen in ''Pikmin 2''{{'s}} mail, after all treasures are collected.

Jin is a space explorer. Rescuing him unlocks the ability to replay beaten [[Dandori Challenge]]s. His name alludes to {{w|Korean Jindo}}s. He is from the planet [[Flukuey]]. Jin makes it possible to replay Dandori Challenges by prompting the player to meditate, allowing them to remember any challenge perfectly even though no one has physical access to the caves anymore. In post rescue dialogue he mentions that his dream was to explore uncharted planets as an adventurer, but no new planets had been discovered since Jin was born.{{cite quote|My dream was to explore uncharted planets as an adventurer. But no new worlds had been found since I was born.|[[Jin]]|the Rescue Command Post}} As soon as Olimar's SOS broadcast was heard Jim immediately flew over to [[PNF-404]].{{cite quote|Nothing was going to stop me from coming here. I was on my way before I even had time to meditate on it.|[[Jin]]|the Rescue Command Post}} When describing his crash he seems to imply that while he had come here alone, he co-owned the spaceship with some unknown person.{{cite quote|When I came to this planet, our spaceship broke down. I was thrown violently out as it crashed.|[[Jin]]|the Rescue Command Post}}

Puddle is a universal stylist. Rescuing him unlocks the ability to edit the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]]'s appearance and name. His name alludes to {{w|Poodle}}s. He is from the planet [[Enohay]]. When chatting with Puddle he has a unique way of speaking by referring to himself in the 3rd person for the start of each conversation before switching to "I".{{cite quote|If having Puddle update your look helps you relax, just say the word. There's nothin I'd love to do more.|[[Puddle]]|the Rescue Command Post}} Puddle implies that changing the look of the player character is canon by explaining how it works.{{cite quote|You know, I can touch up your color when I update your look. Your space suit or your spaceship can be whatever hue suits you!|[[Puddle]]|the Rescue Command Post}}{{cite quote|Did you know that Puddle's face massages can change the shape of your face?|[[Puddle]]|the Rescue Command Post}}{{cite quote|If you ever feel like you need a name change, I'm here to help.|[[Puddle]]|the Rescue Command Post}} Puddle also refuses to explain where he is from,{{cite quote|Haha, THAT is a secret! Being mysterious is a fashion choice. So I don't reveal details just like I don't wear socks with sandals.|[[Puddle]]|the Rescue Command Post}} however his ID badge says that Puddle is from [[Enohay]] like [[Vonda]] and [[Bernise]].

Chet is a research task force lead. His name alludes to the {{w|Shetland Sheepdog}}. He is from the planet [[Mihama]]. He also wrote the reports found on the Japanese Pikmin Garden web site. Chet is the leader of the Research group sent to [[PNF-404]] by the Interstellar Federation (a possible reference to Metroid's Galactic Federation) in order to see if it would make as a good living environment, and see what the natural resources are. His crew consists of [[François]], [[Pitunia]], [[Sy]], [[Osa]], [[Kit]], [[Twyla]], [[Sammy]], [[Komo]] and [[Ren]]. Chet is a kindhearted man who is very empathetic, congratulating the player on their hard work hoping that there isn't any more crash victims{{cite quote|You two have saved so many lives. I honestly can't thank you enough.|[[Chet]]|the Rescue Command Post}}{{cite quote|Let's hope that aren't any more crash victims stuck out there.|[[Chet]]|the Rescue Command Post}} and complementing his team. While he is described as a leader, he acknowledges that he doesn't do all that, much mostly ending up napping,{{cite quote|Everyone in my task force does such excellent work, too, that there's not much for me to do. Usually I just end up napping.|[[Chet]]|the Rescue Command Post}} and when not doing that he takes care of environmental concerns so that his team is free to immerse themselves into their research.{{cite quote|I take care of environmental concerns so the others are free to immerse themselves in their research.|[[Chet]]|the Rescue Command Post}} Even if he doesn't do much actual work, his ID card says that he is the glue holding the team together most likely do to his charming personality.{{cite quote|It may seem like he doesn't work at all, but he's the glue that keeps the team together.|[[Chet]]'s ID|the Tablet}} He also frequently mentions how great of a chef [[Ren]] is{{cite quote|Thanks to you saving Ren, I have access to delicious foods again.|[[Chet]]|the Rescue Command Post}} and even once mentions that he wonders if he could whip up a meal using the local wildlife as ingredients, an obvious joke on [[Louie]]'s appetite.{{cite quote|Heh, I wonder if he could whip up a meal using local wildlife!|[[Chet]]|the Rescue Command Post}}

François is a research task force recruit. His name alludes to the {{w|French Bulldog}}. He is from the planet [[Ooji]]. He is one of two Castaways that have a repeating quest so that the player can always obtain more raw material. In his post rescue dialogue François mentions seeing [[Glow Pikmin]] on the Rescue Corps's relay{{cite quote|On the Rescue Corps's relay, there was a recording of the ineffable Glow Pikmin.|[[François]]|the Rescue Command Post}} and mentioning that the Glow Pikmin will flower automatically after some time.{{cite quote|After a certain amount of time passes, a Glow Pikmin will, can you believe it, bloom a flower!|[[François]]|the Rescue Command Post}}

Pitunia is a research task force recruit. Her name alludes to {{w|Pit bull}}s. She is from the planet [[Ogura]] and claims to have been made in a biocrafter, an "organic factory that creates other life".{{cite quote|Are you an organism created by a biocrafter, like me? That's an organic factory that creates other life.|[[Pitunia]]|the Rescue Command Post}} She believes the [[Onion]] to also be a biocrafter.{{cite quote|If we consider these blueprints for new Pikmin, it behaves like a crafter, right?|[[Pitunia]]|the Rescue Command Post}} She is an evolutionary biologist sent as a member of [[Chet]]'s crew to study [[PNF-404]]. While it is unknown how she feels about most of her team she does frequently talk to [[Sy]], the environmental ecologist, to discuss about science.{{cite quote|There's a member of the task force I often discuss science with. You may have met him. The environmental ecologist, Sy.|[[Pitunia]]|the Rescue Command Post}}

Sy is a research task force recruit that is researching Pikmin ecology. His name alludes to the {{w|Siberian Husky}}. He is from the planet [[Ogura]]. He is quite talented for his age as he entered university at a "very young age"{{cite quote|He entered university at a very young age.|[[Pitunia]]|the Rescue Command Post}} and joined [[Chet]]'s research team to investigate [[PNF-404]]. When Sy landed on PNF-404, Sy did not fall unconscious, rather he began exploring and forgot to check his suit's battery which caused the suit to enter forced-sleep mode.{{cite quote|While exploring the different areas here, I got lost in my observations and forgot to check my space suit's battery. Then, before I had a chance to act, it went into forced-sleep mode...|[[Sy]]|the Rescue Command Post}} Sy is incredibly interested in both [[Pikmin]] and the [[Onion]], making several statements and theories on how Onions operate: one such theory is that the Onion has a mind and will of its own.{{cite quote|Wouldn't that indicate that the Onion has a will of its own?|[[Sy]]|the Rescue Command Post}} Sy and [[Pitunia]] (coworkers on the research team) each have their own theories on the Onion: Pitunia claims that the Onion was artificial or in some way intently created, however Sy believes that because the Onion is alive with it's own will and needs it must mean that it is a natural specimen.

Osa is a research task force recruit, specializing in archaeology. His name alludes to the {{w|Tosa (dog)|Tosa Inu}}. He is from the planet [[Siguray]]. Osa is another member of [[Chet]]'s crew, getting into archeology because "archeology is FUN!" he says that the player character reminds him of [[Kit]] being impressed by what you do. Osa's favorite part of archeology is finding structures and theorizing who or what could have built them as well as finding out more about past civilizations.

Kit is a research task force recruit that's studying raw materials. His name alludes to the {{w|Akita (dog)|Akita Inu}}. He is from the planet [[Siguray]]. Kit is one of many minor characters that can have different color hair this may have to do with the color the leaves were as a leafling {{cite youtube|1b0UNeacmwY|published={{date|4|September|2023}}|retrieved={{date|15|January|2024}}|m=32|s=51|showing Kit being rescued as a green leafling and having green hair}}. Kit is another member of [[Chet]]'s team. He is [[Osa]]'s junior and it is thanks to him that Kit became part of the task force. Kit is a lot more slow and methodical compared to Osa, however he admires Osa's energy. Kit has put some research into ores and minerals on [[PNF-404]] as well as [[raw material]], he had figured out that raw material is not a mineral but instead a "highly pure conglomeration of fossilized creature remains" something that has not been observed elsewhere in the universe leading Kit to believe that either it's a process that happens only on PNF-404 or through a "unknown life-fourm". Kit is very interested in minerals in one quote saying "The resources I've found on this planet are exceptional! Did you know that the purity of the minerals in the ground here is..." he cuts off before apologizing for rambling, his favorite mineral is iron and talks about oxidation. Kit claims that when he found a "beautiful ore that shimmers in all the colors of the rainbow" on PNF-404 and "it cracked when I fell to the surface" the ore may be referencing bismuth a colorful and brittle ore, this message also implies that the research crew landed on PNF-404 without issue but as they were taking off they crashed due to the fact that Kit found bismuth "here" and it cracked as he "fell to the surface".

Ren is a member of [[Chet]]'s research task force recruit that is studying flavor profiles. His name alludes to {{w|Pyrenean Mountain Dog|Pyrenean Mountain dogs}}. He is from the planet [[Enohee]]. He enjoys both the art of cooking and the science of herbal remedies admittedly for lessor ills such as a dish that could "make someone relax almost instantly". Like many members of the task force they are incredibly thankful for the player character and encourages them to take breaks. Ren speaks on why he was able to join the task force, saying that it was an "impassioned plea" to Chet is what allowed him to join, and due to the nature of his job as a chef he helps motivate everybody with a well cooked meal. During his stay on [[PNF-404]] Ren has made a "mushroom risotto" with a sprinkle of [[ultra-spicy nectar]] while nobody ate it we know of the effects in one of the many post day dialogues. After leaving PNF-404 Ren plans on finding more flavors and ingredients.

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The first spam message the player will receive is from a person who is apparently very lonely and wants a friend to listen to their troubles.{{cite quote|I am so lonely... I want a friend that'll listen to my troubles. I want to meet someone like you.|A spammer|a [[mail]]}} Based on the shady outline, this character is probably female. In the Japanese version, the link in the email led to [https://web.archive.org/web/20040615022723/http://nintendo.jp/p/c234/index1.html a page] with the text 「まぁ、ありがとう！早速来てくれたのね。とっても嬉しいわ。ねぇ…よかったら…ワタシがアナタの性格を診断してア・ゲ・ル！」 ("My, thank you! You came quickly. I'm so glad. Hey...if you like...I can test your personality!"). Clicking the button on the page led to a personality test.

The second spam message is from someone talking about saving tons of [[Poko]]s through bargains and cut-rate prices.{{cite quote|Do you love BARGAINS? Do you like DESIGNER ITEMS AT CUT-RATE PRICES? Then come save tons of Pokos at...|A spammer|a [[mail]]}} In the [[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version]] and all Japanese versions, the email is sent by the [[Minor organizations#Hocotate radio station|Hocotate radio station]]. Olimar's son also mentions that he received a similar message, and asks Olimar if he should send his bonus check.{{cite quote|Lately, I've been getting a ton of mail from a strange person selling designer items at cut-rate prices. It sounds like a deal. Should I send them your bonus check?|Olimar's son|a [[mail|letter]]|rname=<son spam?>}}. In the Japanese version, the sender instead asks the reader to send interesting experiences, and the link led to [https://web.archive.org/web/20040615022723/http://nintendo.jp/p/c756/index1.html a page] with the text 「借金、返済できたのね。お疲れさま！大変だった？楽しかった？あなたの体験談が聞きたいな。良かったら送ってきてね！」 ("I'm glad you were able to pay off your debt. Good job! Was it hard? Was it fun? I'd be interested to hear about your experiences. Please send them if you like!"). Clicking the button on the page led to a feedback form.

The third spam message is received after Louie has been recovered. The sender talks about some device that accordingly "slices... dices... plays videogames... sends mail... wraps gifts" and "cures snoring".{{cite quote|It slices! It dices! It plays video games! It sends mail! It wraps gifts! It cures snoring! Interested?|A spammer|a [[mail]]}}

The fourth spam message talks about changing jobs, and finding "the new you". It advertises an unseen company known as [[Hocotate Whiz]].{{cite quote|Would you like to find the new you? If you're thinking about changing jobs, let Hocotate Whiz do the work for you!|A spammer|a [[mail]]}}

The fifth and final spam message is received after all the treasures have been collected. It advertises music. It speaks of "Pikpik's greatest hits", implying that there is a band on Hocotate by the name of Pikpik.{{cite quote|Not just songs; songs of love! Rock out to Pikpik's greatest hits and get sappy!|A spammer|a [[mail]]}}