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Olimar's wife is a woman who has a blue shirt covered with an apron. She cares about her kids very much, but is usually irresponsible when it comes to money. When Olimar's special bonuses arrive at his house, she often uses the money to buy her kids what they have been wanting.{{cite quote|Olimar, you've worked so hard! Your special bonus arrived today. This is a first, right? I bought the kids a few things they've been wanting. They were so happy! And so was I...|Olimar's wife|a [[mail|letter]]}}{{cite quote|We received yet another special bonus! I've come to love you all anew! I decided to take the kids to the hot springs. We'll have enough fun for you too, so don't worry!|Olimar's wife|a [[mail|letter]]}} However, it seems that money can make the best of her. Whenever the bonuses come in, she seems to get stricter on her kids, and might be lacking in common sense, as Olimar's son states that she wants things like sending Bulbie to the circus.<ref name="circus"/> She admits to sometimes going to beaches and theaters all day until the kids come home.{{cite quote|Hey, hon! I'm on a solo vacation right now. Beach by day, theater at night. Ahhh, life is grand! And don't worry, the kids are in school every night until 10! Wheeeeee!|Olimar's wife|a [[mail|letter]]}}

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 Japanese versions prior to the port, she instead loses all her money 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}}}}

In ''Pikmin 2'', her age becomes indirectly noted, given that Olimar mentions his wife's wrinkles – a sign of elderhood. He plans to take her on vacation to calm her down.{{cite quote|Just between you and me, I've noticed lately that [my wife]'s been getting more wrinkles. Now that I think about it, I've probably caused her a lot of stress. When I return to Hocotate, I'll take her on a long vacation.|Olimar|his [[Treasure Hoard]] notes for the [[Petrified Heart]]}} At some point after collecting all 201 [[treasure]]s in ''Pikmin 2'', she will send a repeating message asking Olimar to come home. The only way to stop these messages is to open a new [[Saved game|save file]].

Olimar's Wife happy icon.png|Olimar's wife as seen in the [[mail]] of ''Pikmin 2''.

Olimar's Wife althappyicon.png|Olimar's wife in the mail of ''Pikmin 2'' once the debt has been repaid but before collecting every treasure.

Olimar's Wife PIKMIN2NS.png|Olimar's wife as seen in the mail of ''[[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)]]''.

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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 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?>}}

OlimarSonPikmin2NS.png|Olimar's son as seen in the mail of ''[[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)]]''.

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Olimar's daughter is seen only wearing a pink suit with a hood of sorts, and has little personality. In her mail she sends in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', she discusses briefly how she is being pressured to become a proper lady, and asks Olimar what she should do.{{cite quote|rname=daughter-school|Papa! I'm going to prep school! Mama said that if I don't study hard, I can't become a proper lady. Did I write a nice proper mail? Do tell, Papa!|Olimar's daughter|a [[mail|letter]]}}{{cite quote|Daddy, Mama has changed again. She's become nice like she used to be. She said it's OK if I don't study. Is it really OK if I don't become a perfect, proper lady? Really?|Olimar's daughter|a [[mail|letter]]}} She also speaks about how Olimar's wife has changed during the absence of her husband. She attends some school on Hocotate, based on the fact that her mother gets strict about her writing and studying.<ref name=daughter-school/> She also appears to like jewelry, as noted by Olimar on some [[treasure]]s. Despite these mature traits, she is depicted as a baby in a [[Olimar's voyage log|''Pikmin'' voyage log]], and in the [[The Night Juicer#Bulletin board|bulletin board in The Night Juicer]] yet [[Olimar's son|her brother]] seems the same age in both. This is likely a [[mistake|consistency error]].

OlimardaughterPikmin2.png|Olimar's daughter as seen in the mail of ''[[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)]]''.

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]], being the namesake for the creature, 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 considers sending Bulbie to the circus during this time.<ref name="circus"/>

P4 Voyage Log Olimar 65.png|A [[Voyage Log|voyage log]] entry from ''[[Pikmin 4]]'' with Bulbie in it.

Olimar's mother and father are briefly mentioned in his notes on the [[Priceless Statue]] and [[Worthless Statue]] respectively in the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and [[New Play Control! Pikmin 2|New Play Control!]] versions of ''Pikmin 2''. Olimar sees his father as slightly worthless and, at a first glance being impressive, but being considered "cheap" upon closer inspection.{{cite quote|At first, this object looked impressive, but closer inspection reveals it's just a cheap statue. In many ways, it reminds me of my father.|[[Olimar]]|his [[Olimar's journal|journal]] about the [[Worthless Statue]]}} Olimar's mother is reminisced by him when writing the notes for the Priceless Statue, and notes how the [[treasure]] is similar to a gift he once gave her for Mother's Day. Although he likes her, he admits there are times where he is not fond of her.{{cite quote|It looks a lot like a present I gave my mom for Mother's Day. I miss her...sometimes.|[[Olimar]]|his [[Olimar's journal|journal]] about the [[Priceless Statue]]}} Finally, the notes on the [[Taste Sensation]] also mention Olimar's mother, in that Olimar describes the treasure's taste to be similar to something his mother has cooked for him by hand.{{cite quote|Some things on this world can't be understood, no matter how much I analyze them. For instance, this is the first time I've tasted this, yet it has a nostalgic taste. It's inexplicable! It tastes like something my mom has made for me by hand.|[[Olimar]]|his [[Olimar's journal|journal]] about the [[Taste Sensation]]}}

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Louie's grandmother shows a lot of love for Louie, as well as a lot of concern as he is missing for part of ''Pikmin 2''.{{cite quote|rname=bug food|Louie... You've sent absolutely no replies. I'm worried about you. I'd like to come see you, but I'm so old... All I can do is send you preserved bug foods...|Louie's grandmother|a [[Mail|letter]]}} In her mail, she describes fond memories of Louie as a boy and how bugs loved him (or rather, loved biting him).{{cite quote|Louie, I sent you some of the preserved bug foods from home. You should share some with your company president. As a kid, bugs loved you so much. Always nibbling...|Louie's grandmother|a [[Mail|letter]]}} She sometimes sang a special lullaby to put him to sleep.{{cite quote|Nana used to sing me a special lullaby to put me at ease. I would instantly fall asleep.|[[Louie]]|his notes for the [[Mechanical Harp (Lullabies)]]}} She also talks about how she made Louie eat bugs{{cite quote|At my age, reminiscing is wonderful. Louie, do you remember the hill behind our house? You hated to play outside, so I made you eat bugs and plants. Ah, memories...|Louie's grandmother|a [[Mail|letter]]}} and how he loves [[pikpik carrot]]s,{{cite quote|rname=grandma we|Louie, we suddenly stopped hearing from you! Everything OK? If things get tough, you can always come home. I'll stock up on those Pikpik carrots you love!|Louie's grandmother|a [[Mail|letter]]}} and she apparently sends preserved bug food with her mail,<ref name="bug food"/> though it is never actually seen or detailed. At least in Louie's youth, his grandmother lived near a mountain which he suggests was muddy.{{cite quote|Got stuck in the bottomless swamp. Some parts of it were pitch-black. And now I'm covered in mud. Reminded me of the mountain behind Nana's house.|[[Louie]]|his [[Pikmin 4 voyage log|voyage log]]}} Louie claims that she likes round, shiny objects.{{cite quote|Would make a nice gift for Nana. She likes pretty things like this.|[[Louie]]|his notes for the [[Sphere of Calm]]}}{{cite quote|This would be a great gift for Nana. She could use something shiny.|[[Louie]]|his notes for the [[Princess Pearl]] in {{p4}}}} It appears as though she is not alone, given how at one point she uses the term "we" in one of her mails.<ref name="grandma we"/>

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

NanaPikmin2.png|Louie's grandmother as seen in the mail of ''[[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)]]''.

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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.

President's wife Pikmin 2.png|The President's wife as seen in the mail of ''[[Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)]]''.

Very little is known about Drake. All that is known about him is that he designed the [[S.S. Drake]]{{cite quote|So, Alph, your grandfather was the one who designed our spaceship, right?|[[Charlie]]|a [[Talk/Small talk|small talk]]}} and that he knows about some of [[Hocotate]]'s history. Other than that, it is said that Alph spent a lot of time with his grandfather as a child.{{cite quote|Yep. I learned an awful lot watching my grandfather work while I was growing up.|[[Alph]]|a [[Talk/Small talk|small talk]]}} As a result, he looks up to Drake as a role model. Where Alph's comments on the [[Hermit Crawmad]] say "Although I have heard that an intentional flaw lends a certain charm to one's creations", the Japanese version reveals this was something Alph heard from his grandfather.

 

=== Alph's sister ===

Alph mentions how his older sister used to always share food with him even when it was scarce.{{cite quote|I miss my big sister, especially. She always shared her food with me, even when it was scarce.|[[Alph]]|his [[Pikmin 3 voyage log|voyage log]]}} Other than that, not much is known about her.

 

Alph also has twelve older brothers and one younger brother, making Alph the 14th oldest sibling, though Alph doesn't talk much about them. However, in other languages, Alph is instead said to be the 13th oldest, and the gender of his siblings, other than his younger brother and older sister, is not mentioned. It is implied that [[Yorke]] from {{p4}} is Alph's oldest sibling.

[[Brittany]] also has only one known member of her family &ndash; Auntie Bea. According to the Japanese [[Pikmin Garden]] website, Brittany is an only child. However, [[Nelle]] is implied to be a relative of hers.  

Brittany's Auntie Bea treated Brittany with lots of love, giving her sweets and such, and Brittany likes her because of it.{{cite quote|The taste reminds me of the sweets Auntie Bea gave me as a child. The big, greedy stone doesn't leave much room for juice, but maybe someday it will grow into a tree in Auntie Bea's back garden and I can repay her kindness. She was so sweet to me. |[[Brittany]]|her [[Brittany's notes|notes]] about the [[Velvety Dreamdrop]]}} She is known for her famous fruit pastries on Koppai.{{cite quote|The taste of this one takes me back to Auntie Bea's famous fruit pastries.|[[Brittany]]|her [[Brittany's notes|notes]] about the [[Velvety Dreamdrop]]}} Auntie Bea's hair is dyed a similar color to the [[Dusk Pustules]], and in Brittany's notes on the same fruit, she states that to be a "rebellious streak", implying most Koppaites don't have that color of hair naturally.{{cite quote|The color reminds of something... Oh! Auntie Bea's hair! She has such a rebellious streak...|[[Brittany]]|her [[Brittany's notes|notes]] about the [[Dusk Pustules]]}}{{cite quote|Auntie... I hope you're able to color your hair on your own.|Brittany|a [[check-in]] conversation}} Auntie Bea's nose is similar in shape to the [[Tremendous Sniffer]], and she is the envy of the family because of her nose.{{cite quote|This specimen has a sweet flavor and a soft texture...kind of like my Auntie Bea. The shape reminds me of her nose, too. So elegant! So glamorous! She's the envy of the family with that nose...|[[Brittany]]|her [[Brittany's notes|notes]] about the [[Tremendous Sniffer]]}} However, in languages other than English, Brittany does not mention a nose. Instead, she describes her aunt's elegant appearance, and expresses wanting to be like her. Brittany's aunt goes unnamed outside of the English and NOA French versions.

 

== Charlie's pets ==

None of Charlie's blood relatives are ever named, but two pets are mentioned. Alph also mentions that he's not sure if Charlie is married or not.{{cite quote|Could that be his wife's name? I don't even know if the captain is married.|[[Alph]]|his [[Pikmin 3 voyage log|voyage log]]}}

In a few check ins, Alph asks Charlie who "Elizabeth" is, Charlie explains that Elizabeth is his pet duck with which he shares a strong bond with and that he considers her his soulmate.{{cite quote|Elizabeth is my soul mate. Leave it at that.|[[Charlie]]|a [[Talk/Small talk|small talk]]}} This pet is directly stated to be a duck,{{cite quote|GEESE ARE FILTHY CREATURES! ...Elizabeth is a duck.|[[Charlie]]|a [[Talk/Small talk|small talk]]}} so together with Charlie's rubber ducky and Brittany's mention of geese, Koppai must have animal species that closely resembles those of Earth.

 

In the US version, Brittany's notes on the [[Dawn Pustules]] imply that Charlie may have a pet dog. Charlie is apparently said to have painted his dog to match his favorite color &ndash; the shade of green seen on his spacesuit.{{cite quote|He painted his room, his fingernails, and (I heard) even his dog this color. Bleh.|[[Brittany]]|her [[Brittany's notes|notes]] about the [[Dusk Pustules]]}} In the European and Japanese versions, there is no mention of a dog at all.

== The Shepherd family ==

The Shepherd family history in {{p4}} contains the different captains of the [[Rescue Corps]] over the generations, all being related to [[Shepherd|Erma Shepherd]]. Most of them are known through the "Shepherd Family History" section of the [[Rescue Journal]], with the exception of Erma's father who she mentions in her own diary.{{cite quote|The previous captain, my father, was the very definition of generous.|[[Erma Shepherd]]|the [[Rescue Journal#Captain's Diary|Captain's Diary]]}}

In ''Pikmin 4'', there are several travelers that are not associated with the Rescue Corps that have become stranded on [[PNF-404]]. They will stay at the [[Rescue Command Post]] upon being rescued, and some provide useful functions or give the player [[Mission (Pikmin 4)#Side Missions|side missions]]. Their names are inspired by different {{w|Canidae|canines}}.

Schnauz is a [[treasure]] appraiser. Rescuing him unlocks the [[Treasure Catalog]]. His name alludes to {{w|Schnauzer}}s. He is from the planet [[Siguray]]. When chatting to him after his rescue he reveals that he loves treasure both for its monetary value, and also for its sentimental value, although one line of dialogue suggests that the former is more important.{{cite quote|It's such a thrill to see how much these might sell for... Eh, I mean, my thirst for treasure knowledge is unquenchable!|[[Schnauz]]|the Rescue Command Post}} He plans on finding more treasure on other planets as soon as he is off of this one.{{cite quote|If and when treasures are found on another planet, I can assure you I will fly there straightaway.|[[Schnauz]]|the Rescue Command Post}} Schnauz's notes on returning treasures in the Treasure Catalog are heavily based on the [[Hocotate ship]]'s [[Treasure Hoard#Sales pitch|sales pitches]]. Due to translation differences, this is more apparent in the Japanese version.

P4 ID Badge Schnauz.png|Schnauz's ID badge.

Dalmo is an animal enthusiast. Rescuing him unlocks the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]]. His name alludes to {{w|Dalmatian dog}}s. He is from the planet [[Sozor]]. In his post rescue dialogue he mentions that after seeing [[Captain Olimar]]'s Voyage log he wanted to come to this planet to see new creatures.{{cite quote|I came to this planet with the spirit of adventure in my heart after seeing Captain Olimar's Voyage Log.|[[Dalmo]]|the Rescue Command Post}}

P4 ID Badge Dalmo.png|Dalmo's ID badge.

Corgwin is a general contractor. Rescuing him unlocks the ability to replay [[Dandori Battle]]s. His name alludes to {{w|Welsh Corgi}}s. He is from the planet [[Moyama]]. In his post rescue chat he mentions that when he learned of [[PNF-404]] on the news,{{cite quote|I was watching the news one night and saw that this new planet was out there.|[[Corgwin]]|the Rescue Command Post}} he believed that a lot of people would try to move there so he decided to do so as well.{{cite quote|I had a feeling a lot of folks would try to move here, so I grabbed all my tools and did the same thing.|[[Corgwin]]|the Rescue Command Post}} Before losing consciousness they saw a Leafling as he was being attacked by a creature,{{cite quote|I was attacked by a creature, and right before I lost consciousness, I saw something overhead. It was a leafling.|[[Corgwin]]|the Rescue Command Post}} and they believed that the Leafling was turning castaways into leaflings for a reason.{{cite quote|I have to believe there is a reason why they do what they do. Turning castaways into leaflings, I mean.|[[Corgwin]]|the Rescue Command Post}} As a leafling he mentions that all he could think about was how to better manage job sites, improve worker efficiency, and give better direction.{{cite quote|My mind was consumed by thoughts of how to better manage job sites, improve worker efficiency, give better direction...|[[Corgwin]]|the Rescue Command Post}} He also mentions that all of that thinking was exhausting.{{cite quote|It was nonstop! And exhausting. I needed a break!|[[Corgwin]]|the Rescue Command Post}}

P4 ID Badge Corgwin.png|Corgwin's ID badge.

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 his 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, Jin 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}}

P4 ID Badge Jin.png|Jin's ID badge.

Puddle is a universal stylist. Rescuing him unlocks the ability to edit the [[rookie Rescue Officer]]'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 Rescue Officer 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]].

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Chet is a research task force lead. His name alludes to the {{w|Shetland Sheepdog}}. He is from the planet [[Mihama]] and wrote the reports found on the Japanese Pikmin Garden website. Chet is the leader of the Research group sent to [[PNF-404]] by the [[Interstellar 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 are not 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 does not do much besides 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}} but when awake he does take care of environmental concerns so that his team is free to focus on 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 does not do much actual work, his ID card says that he is the glue holding the team together, most likely due 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 make a meal out of the local wildlife as ingredients, a 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}}

P4 ID Badge Chet.png|Chet's ID badge.

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}}

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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}}

P4 ID Badge Pitunia.png|Pitunia's ID badge.

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 but 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.

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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 rookie Rescue Officer 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.

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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, as 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".

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Twyla is a research task force recruit that enjoys geology. Her name alludes to {{w|Rottweiler}} dogs. She is from the planet [[Conohan]]. When Twyla agreed to join [[Chet]]'s research task force, something urged to her by her professor, she was confident, however, ever sense landing she has felt completely out of her depth, as she is much more comfortable in a lab environment then out on the field. After the crash Twyla doesn't understand how the rest of the task force can remain calm about their situation. Twyla also remarks about [[Keesh]] (a student who also crashed) and how Keesh keeps asking geology questions to her that even she doesn't know the answers to. Twyla, not wanting to not be seen as smart has made countless excuses to avoid Keesh. After the player rescues [[Komo]], Twyla talks about her, saying that she is shy like her and she helped Twyla not be to scared. Twyla describes Komo as a irreplaceable friend she listens sincerely to everything Twyla talks about and Twyla does the same. After Komo is saved Twyla starts to have a different view on past events, saying that now they have a great opportunity to study [[PNF-404]], saying that her professor was right to push Twyla into this task force in order to get some out of lab experience. She goes outside the base camp with Komo to study the planet's soil and it's water purifying properties, and when Keesh asks more questions about geology she starts being honest saying that she doesn't know, but they are both in the midst of their education and can learn together.

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Sammy is a research task force recruit that loves the sky. His name alludes to {{w|Samoyed dog}}s. He is from the planet [[Ocobo]], a planet that rains so much that for all but one day it constantly storms. It is because of this Sammy loves anything to do with the clear sky: stars, sunsets and the blue sky.

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Komo is part of [[Chet]]'s research task force recruit studying hydrologic cycles. Her name alludes to {{w|Komondor}}s. She is from the planet [[Tagwa]]. Komo is not great at making conversations, and tends to keep to herself, however with the help of the rookie Rescue Officer and from her coworker and friend [[Twyla]], she has opened up. With the help of Twyla's research into soil as a form of water-purification, Komo plans to use soil as a means to purify Tagwa's water supplies.

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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 rookie Rescue Officer 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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Chewy is an uncharted planet tour guide who works for the [[Satella Travel]] company. Her name alludes to {{w|Chihuahua dogs}}. She is from the planet [[Neechki]].

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Santi is a freelance pilot. His name alludes to {{w|St. Bernard (dog)|St. Bernard dogs}}. He is from the planet [[Nijo]], and according to him, he was born right next to [[Bernard]]. He has has a bizarre form of bad luck where Bernard will always be present (and always succeeding) at the next location he goes to, even when Bernard is completely unaware of Santi's next destination. It took Santi about three months to get his pilot's license, and Bernard was, much to his chagrin, his driving instructor. Santi was flying the participants of Satella Travel's Uncharted Planet Tour when their ship crashed.

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Sheeba is an uncharted planet tourist and founder of [[Alayon Academy]]'s Planetary Science Club. Her name alludes to {{w|Shiba Inu}} dogs. She is from the planet [[Neechki]]. She frequently puts pressure on other students and their teacher Mika to go on schools trips and was the driving force behind their trip to PNF-404, a fact which Sheeba later comes to regret. She is interested in becoming a teacher like Mika in the future.

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Keesh is an uncharted planet tourist and member of the Planetary Science Club. Her name alludes to {{w|Kishu}} dogs. She is from the planet [[Neechki]]. She is interested in geology and sometimes goes out to dig for minerals; Sheeba claims that this has made Keesh physically stronger than the other two students and Mika combined.

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Kaia is an uncharted planet tourist and member of the Planetary Science Club. Her name alludes to {{w|Kai Ken}} dogs. She is from the planet [[Neechki]]. She is interested in meteorology but has a lax attitude towards schoolwork; when tasked with studying the weather, she often ends up looking at the sky without noting anything. She has a habit of calling Mika by the nickname "Meeki", which Sheeba criticizes.

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Mika is an uncharted planet tourist and a teacher for Alayon Academy. Her name alludes to the {{w|Shikoku dog}}, also known as the Mikawa Inu. She is from the planet [[Neechki]]. She became a teacher shortly after college and views herself as inexperienced, believing that the students did better than her at handling the crisis when they were separated from each other. She mostly teaches ethics and knows little of natural science. Mika enjoys being called "Meeki" by Kaia, but admits that such nicknames are inappropriate in a school setting.

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Molly is an uncharted planet tourist and a streamer. Her name alludes to {{w|Maltese dog}}s. She is from the planet [[Flukuey]]. After rescuing Molly, she can talk more about her past such as creating a unmanned rocket to follow a trend, asking other people to throw water on her for content, and wanting to prank the Pikmin for content. She started streaming because the streamers she watched was always smiling, and she wanted that. It is also implied that Molly has a crush on [[Russ]].

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Lapi is an uncharted planet tourist and a painter. His name alludes to {{w|Lhasa Apso}} dogs. He is from the planet [[Koodgio]].

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Boris is an uncharted planet tourist and an author. His name alludes to {{w|Borzoi}}s. He is from the planet [[Koodgio]].

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Horatio is an uncharted planet tourist. His name alludes to the {{w|Hoary Fox}}. He is from the planet [[Sozor]].

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Wolfgang is a [[Space Broadcast Inc.]] Director. His name alludes to the {{w|Irish Wolfhound}}. He is from the planet [[Enohee]].

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Muggs is a Space Broadcast Inc. Reporter. Her name alludes to {{w|Pug}} dogs. She is from the planet [[Enohee]].

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Chowder is the president of [[Tulbo Real Estate]]. His name alludes to {{w|Chow Chow}} dogs. He is from the planet [[Conohan]].

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Kayz is a real estate assistant to Chowder. His name alludes to {{w|Keeshond}} dogs. He is from the planet [[Maxima]].

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Alpin is the CEO of the telecommunications company [[e-Leader]]. His name alludes to {{w|Alpine Mastiff}} dogs. He is from the planet [[Conohan]] and is the twin brother of [[Beaux]]. He is interested in expanding his business to other areas such as tourism and food, and relies greatly on Fawks for advice in this.

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Fawks is a venture capitalist. His name alludes to {{w|Foxhound}} dogs. He is from the planet [[Conohan]]. He once owned multiple IT companies but decided to sell them to become an investor. He has recently worked as a business advisor and came to PNF-404 with Alpin so that he could play a part in setting up their next business.

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