Minor characters
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There are some minor characters mentioned in the Pikmin series, but are never given any more importance to the plot than the main leaders and other similar characters. Some of these supporting characters include family members to the main cast. Because some of these are only briefly mentioned, little is known about them, such as their name.
Olimar's family
Olimar's known family consists of his wife, his son, his daughter, and his pet, Bulbie. Since Olimar works for Hocotate Freight, it seems he gets little time to spend with his family. In Pikmin 3, he addresses this by stating that he will take his whole family on a vacation when he gets home. Judging from the Pikmin 2 mail, it seems that Olimar's family has no responsibility for handling money, because they spend Olimar's bonuses on things like trips to the hot springs, and his son states that he should send in a bonus check for a spam mail offer.
Olimar's wife
| Olimar's wife | |
|---|---|
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| Name | Olimar's wife |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | Adulthood (age unknown) |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Home planet | Hocotate |
| Known related characters | Olimar (husband), son, daughter, Bulbie (pet) |
| Height | Unknown |
| First game | Pikmin |
| Latest game | Hey! Pikmin |
Olimar's wife, known as Yome in some internal files of Pikmin 2, is a woman who cares much about her kids, 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. 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. It is stated that she goes to beaches and theaters all day until the kids come home.
After she wastes money buying lottery tickets, she realizes the mistake she made, and loosens back up into her former self. After time has passed, she pleads for Olimar to come home (very lovingly), promising his favorite meal – pikpik carrot soup.
At one point during Pikmin 2, she tried to apply for a part-time job, but got rejected in favor of younger employees.[1] Sometime after this, she instead gets a job as a boss as mentioned in Hey! Pikmin.[2]
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. At some point after collecting all 201 treasures 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 save file.
Olimar's wife, as seen in the mail of Pikmin 2.
Olimar's wife in the mail of Pikmin 2, once the debt has been repaid but before collecting every treasure.
Clay art.
Olimar's son
| Olimar's son | |
|---|---|
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| Name | Olimar's son |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | Adolescence (age unknown) |
| Eye color | Black |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Home planet | Hocotate |
| Known related characters | Olimar (father), mother, sister, Bulbie (pet) |
| Height | Unknown |
| First game | Pikmin |
| Latest game | Hey! Pikmin |
Olimar's son is a standard young boy. He seems to be fascinated by his father's adventures, and seems to envy him.[3] He is addicted to video games[4], 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[5][6]. 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.
Olimar's son is also known to have gifted his father the Sagittarius. Because of this, some fans nickname the boy "Sagittarius".
Olimar's son as he appears in the mail of Pikmin 2.
Clay art.
Olimar's daughter
| Olimar's daughter | |
|---|---|
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| Name | Olimar's daughter |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | Childhood (age unknown) |
| Eye color | Blue |
| Hair color | Blond |
| Home planet | Hocotate |
| Known related characters | Olimar (father), mother, brother, Bulbie (pet) |
| Height | Unknown |
| First game | Pikmin |
| Latest game | Hey! Pikmin |
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. 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. She also appears to like jewelry, as noted by Olimar on some treasures. Despite these mature traits, she is depicted as a baby in a Pikmin voyage log, and in the bulletin board in The Night Juicer yet her brother seems the same age in both. This is likely a consistency error.
Olimar's daughter is known to have gifted the Libra to her father, and that the Libra is her astrological sign. Because of this, some fans give her the nickname "Libra". She also appears as a sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. The sticker increases Pikmin attack damage by 7%.
Olimar's daughter as seen in the mail in Pikmin 2.
Clay art.
Olimar's daughter in his voyage log, to the right. Notice the pacifier.
The bulletin board in question, where Olimar's daughter is seen.
Bulbie
Bulbie is Olimar's family pet, which is a Hocotatian version of a dog.[7] 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, and two legs (although his front legs might just be hidden). He is also described as very lazy, which is sometimes a characteristic of real world dogs.[8] While Olimar is away from his family in Pikmin 2, Bulbie gets thin after his family forgets to feed him.[9] He later eats many pikpik carrots and returns to normal.[10] Olimar's wife also threatens to send Bulbie away to the circus during this time.[7]
Olimar's parents
Olimar's mother and father are briefly mentioned in his notes on the Priceless Statue and Worthless Statue, respectively. Olimar sees his father as slightly worthless and, at a first glance being impressive, but being considered "cheap" upon closer inspection. 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. 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.
Louie's family
Two members of Louie's family are alluded to in Pikmin 2: his aunt and his grandmother. Only his grandmother speaks at all through mail, and neither of them have nearly as much development as the members of Olimar's family.
Louie's grandmother
| Louie's grandmother | |
|---|---|
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| Name | Louie's grandmother |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | Old age (age unknown) |
| Eye color | Unknown |
| Hair color | Gray |
| Home planet | Hocotate |
| Known related characters | Louie (grandson) |
| Height | Unknown |
| First game | Pikmin 2 |
| Latest game | New Play Control! Pikmin 2 |
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.[11] In her mail, she describes fond memories of Louie as a boy and how bugs loved him (or rather, loved biting him).[12] She also talks about how she made Louie eat bugs[13] and how he loves pikpik carrots,[14] and she apparently sends preserved bug food with her mail,[11] though it is never actually seen or detailed. It appears as though she is not alone, given how at one point she uses the term "we" in one of her mails.[14]
After all the treasures in the game have been collected, Louie's grandmother sends one final message, in which she shows her pride in how Louie has become an "extraordinary man".[15] In the GameCube and Wii versions of Pikmin 2, she mistakenly referred to herself as Louie's "dad" in this message, likely due to ババ? (lit.: "grandmother") being misread as パパ? (lit.: "dad"). This mistake is not present in the Japanese version, and is fixed in the Switch port, where the word "nana" is used instead.
Clay artwork as seen in the "Which Character Are You?" Japanese website survey.
Louie's aunt
Louie's aunt is only briefly mentioned by The President, who refers to her as Louie's "auntie". She is mentioned to have sent some cookies to The President, but no other notes are made of her. In the Japanese version, Louie's grandmother (バアさん?) is mentioned instead.
The President's family
The President has only one known member in his family, his wife.
The President's wife
| The President's wife | |
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| Name | The President's wife |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | Adulthood (age unknown) |
| Eye color | Black |
| Hair color | Purple |
| Home planet | Hocotate |
| Known related characters | The President (husband) |
| Height | Unknown |
| First game | Pikmin 2 |
| Latest game | New Play Control! Pikmin 2 |
The President's wife is quite a sassy woman and the "real boss" of Hocotate Freight. She reveals to constantly be yelling at her husband for loafing around. At one point, she sends the President mail stating that his report is wrong.[16] She also reveals that the ship sends her a report at the end of every day, and says that the ship knows that she is the real boss.[17]
During the President's absence, she begins turning the company around for the better.[18] Once all the treasures are retrieved, she thanks her husband and says she sees him "in a new light". This implies that she is very responsible about work.
An alternate photo for The President's wife, seen in Pikmin 2's mail, after all treasures are collected.
Clay artwork as seen in the "Which Character Are You?" Japanese website survey.
Alph's family
Alph has only one known important member in his family: his grandfather, Drake. Alph talks about him sometimes while aboard the S.S. Drake. He also has many siblings.
Drake
Very little is known about Drake. All that is known about him is that he designed the S.S. Drake 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. 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.
The S.S. Drake's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U mentions that the name "Drake" may remind players of the second man to circumnavigate the globe, Sir Francis Drake.
Because Drake's name begins with D, some fans believe that this would be the name of the fourth playable leader, had the developers not cut the character off during development.
Alph's siblings
Alph also has twelve older brothers, one older sister, and one younger brother. Alph mentioned how his older sister used to always share food with him even when it was scarce. Other than that, Alph doesn't talk much about them. It is implied that Yorke from Pikmin 4 is one of Alph's siblings.
Brittany's family
Brittany also has only one known member of her family – Auntie Bea. However, Nelle is implied to be a relative of hers.
Auntie Bea
Auntie Bea is Brittany's aunt. She is known for her famous fruit pastries on Koppai. Auntie Bea's hair is similar to the color of 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. Auntie Bea's nose is similar in shape to the Tremendous Sniffer, and she is the envy of the family because of her nose. She treated Brittany with lots of love, giving her sweets and such, and Brittany likes her because of it.
Charlie's family
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.
Elizabeth
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. This pet is directly stated to be a duck, so together with Charlie's rubber ducky and Brittany's mention of geese, Koppai must have animal species that closely resembles those of Earth.
Charlie's dog
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 – the shade of green seen on his spacesuit. In the European version, there is no mention of a dog at all.
Shepherd Family
The Shepherd Family History in Pikmin 4 contains the different captains of the Rescue Corps over the generations, all being related to Shepherd.
- Aral Shepherd, 1st Captain
- Mark Shepherd, 2nd Captain
- Nilman Shepherd, 5th Captain
- Maris Shepherd, 7th Captain
- Kalm Shepherd, 12th Captain
- Kain Shepherd, 16th Captain
- Danne Shepherd, 21st Captain
- Rose Shepherd, 29th Captain
- Red Shepherd, 36th Captain
- Morgan Shepherd, 38th Captain
- Dave Shepherd, 44th Captain
- Ponto Shepherd, 51st Captain
- Chris Shepherd, 55th Captain
- John Shepherd, 61st Captain
- Ed Shepherd, 65th Captain
- Carol Shepherd, 72nd Captain
- Paniya Shepherd, 82nd Captain
- Maya Shepherd, 83rd Captain
- Viz Shepherd, 91st Captain
Civilian castaways
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In Pikmin 4, there are several travelers that are not associated with the Rescue Corps that also received Olimar's distress signal, and 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 side missions.
Schnauz
Schnauz is a treasure appraiser. Rescuing him unlocks the Treasure Catalog. His name alludes to Schnauzers. He is from the planet Siguray.
Dalmo
Dalmo is an animal researcher. Rescuing him unlocks the Piklopedia. His name alludes to Dalmatians. He is from the planet Sozor.
Corgwin
Corgwin is a general contractor. Rescuing him unlocks Dandori Battle. His name alludes to Welsh Corgis. He is from the planet Moyama
Jin
Jin is a space explorer. Rescuing him unlocks Dandori Challenge. His name alludes to Korean Jindos. He is from the planet Flukuey
Puddle
Puddle is a universal stylist. Rescuing him unlocks Character Creator. His name alludes to Poodles. He is from the planet Enohay.
Chet
Chet is a research task force lead. It is unknown what dog breed his name alludes to. He is from the planet Mihama
François
François is a research task force recruit. His name alludes to Braque Français. He is from the planet Ooji
Pitunia
Pitunia is a research task force recruit. It is unknown what dog breed her name alludes to. She is from the planet Ogura.
Sy
Sy is a research task force recruit that is researching Pikmin ecology. It is unknown what dog breed his name alludes to. He is from the planet Ogura.
Osa
Osa is a research task force recruit, specializing in archaeology. It is unknown what dog breed his name alludes to. He is from the planet Siguray.
Kit
Kit is a research task force recruit that's studying raw materials. It is unknown what dog breed his name alludes to. He is from the planet Siguray.
Twyla
Twyla is a research task force recruit that enjoys geology. It is unknown what dog breed her name alludes to. She is from the planet Conohan.
Sammy
Sammy is a research task force recruit that loves the sky. His name may allude to Samoyed dogs. He is from the planet Ocobo.
Komo
Komo is a research task force recruit studying hydrologic cycles. It is unknown what dog breed her name alludes to. She is from the planet Tagwa.
Ren
Ren is a research task force recruit that is studying flavor profiles. It is unknown what dog breed his name alludes to. He is from the planet Enohee.
Chewy
Chewy is an uncharted planet tour guide. Her name may allude to Chihuahua dogs. She is from the planet Neechki.
Santi
Santi is an uncharted planet tour pilot. It is unknown what dog breed his name alludes to. He is from the planet Nijo.
Sheeba
Sheeba is an uncharted planet tourist and founder of Alayon Academy's Planetary Science Club. Her name may allude to Shiba Inu dogs. She is from the planet Neechki.
Keesh
Keesh is an uncharted planet tourist and member of the Planetary Science Club. It is unknown what dog breed her name alludes to. She is from the planet Neechki.
Kaia
Kaia is an uncharted planet tourist and member of the Planetary Science Club. It is unknown what dog breed her name alludes to. She is from the planet Neechki.
Mika
Mika is an uncharted planet tourist and a teacher for Alayon Academy. It is unknown what dog breed her name alludes to. She is from the planet Neechki.
Molly
Molly is an uncharted planet tourist and a streamer. It is unknown what dog breed her name alludes to. She is from the planet Flukuey.
Lapi
Lapi is an uncharted planet tourist and a painter. His name may allude to Finnish Lapphund dogs. He is from the planet Koodgio.
Boris
Boris is an uncharted planet tourist and an author. It is unknown what dog breed his name alludes to. He is from the planet Koodgio.
Horatio
Horatio is an uncharted planet tourist. It is unknown what dog breed his name alludes to. He is from the planet Sozor.
Wolfgang
Wolfgang is a Space Broadcast Inc. Director. His name may allude to Wolfdog dogs. He is from the planet Enohee.
Muggs
Muggs is a Space Broadcast Inc. Reporter. It is unknown what dog breed her name alludes to. She is from the planet Enohee.
Vonda
Vonda is an interplanetary opera singer. It is unknown what dog breed her name alludes to. She is from the planet Enohay.
Frisé
Frisé is a composer. His name may allude to Bichon Frisé dogs. He is from the planet Enohee.
Chowder
Chowder is the president of Tulbo Real Estate. His name may allude to Chow Chow dogs. He is from the planet Conohan.
Kayz
Kayz is a real estate assistant to Chowder. It is unknown what dog breed his name alludes to. He is from the planet Maxima.
Alpin
Alpin is the CEO of a telecom company. His name may allude to Alpine Dachsbracke dogs. He is from the planet Conohan.
Fawks
Fawks is a venture capitalist. It is unknown what dog breed his name alludes to. He is from the planet Conohan.
Kingsly
Kingsly is a flower enthusiast. His name alludes to Pekingese dogs. He is from the planet Ooji.
Bernise
Bernise is a fortune teller. Her name may allude to Bernese Mountain dogs. She is from the planet Enohay.
Grace
Grace is a nomad. It is unknown what dog breed her name alludes to. She is from the planet Sozor.
Dash
Dash is a professional spelunker. It is unknown what dog breed his name alludes to. He is from the planet Flukuey.
Patch
Patch is an unemployed gambler. It is unknown what dog breed his name alludes to. He is from the planet Flukuey.
Beaux
Beaux is a television actor. It is unknown what dog breed his name alludes to. He is from the planet Conohan.
Yorke
Yorke is a Koppaite engineer, and the grandson of Drake. His name alludes to Yorkshire Terriers. He is thought to be one of Alph's siblings.
Don Bergman
Nelle is a Koppaite treasure hunter and former ranger. It is unknown what dog breed his name alludes to. He has a bad relationship with someone or something named Ducky.
Nelle
Nelle is a well-known Koppaite veterinarian. It is unknown what dog breed her name alludes to. She is thought to be related to Brittany in some capacity.
Spammers
There are five characters in Pikmin 2 that send spam e-mails after the debt has been repaid. The icons for these characters merely show a silhouette, leaving their appearances mostly unknown. They all attempt to advertise one thing or another, and include a real-world Internet address in their messages, for the players themselves to visit.
Spam 1
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. Based on the shady outline, this character is probably female.
Spam 2
The second spam message is from someone talking about saving tons of Pokos through bargains and cut-rate prices. Olimar's son also mentions that he received a similar message, and asks Olimar if he should send his bonus check.
Spam 3
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".
Spam 4
The fourth spam message talks about changing jobs, and finding "the new you". It advertises an unseen company known as Hocotate Whiz.
Spam 5
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.
Names in other languages
Bulbie
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
チャッピー? Chappī |
Chappy |
 Dutch |
Bulbie | - |
 French |
Bulbie | - |
 German |
Bulbie | - |
 Italian |
Dobby | |
 Spanish |
Bulby | Alternate spelling of the English name |
Schnauz
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
シュナウズ? Shunauzu |
Schnauz; from シュナウザー? (lit.: "Schnauzer") |
| French |
Schnoz | - |
 Portuguese |
Nauzer | From "Schnauzer" |
Kingsly
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
キニーズ? Kinīzu |
Kingese; from ペキニーズ? (lit.: "Pekingese") |
| French |
Kinoï | From "Pékinois" (Pekingese) |
| Portuguese |
Kinês | From "Pequinês" (Pekingese) |
| Spanish |
Kiness | Fron "Pequinés" (Pekingese) |
Dalmo
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
ダルメッシュ? Darumesshu |
From ダルメシアン? (lit.: "Dalmatian") |
| French |
Dalmo | - |
| Portuguese |
Dalmo | - |
See also
References
- ^ “Hey, you should know... I didn't get that part-time job. That stupid store is only hiring teenagers who wear too much makeup, apparently. Maybe I need a new look or something.” – Olimar's wife in a letter
- ^ “This would seem to be the intermediate stage between a Wogpole and a Yellow Wollywog. I asked my daughter if she wants to be a pilot like me when she grows up, and she said, 'No! I want to be a boss, like Mommy!' Which seems fair.” – Captain Olimar in his notes on the Young Yellow Wollywog.
- ^ “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 in a letter
- ^ “This object must have been manufactured long ago by some kind of machine. Back then, they didn't have the fun toys kids have these days. My son is a video game addict, but I'm terrible at them! He teases me about it all the time. Wait... I've got it! Louie's young... He must be a video game wizard! He can give me some hot tips!” – Captain Olimar on the Repair Juggernaut in his journal
- ^ “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 in a letter
- ^ “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 in a letter
- ^ a b “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 in a letter
- ^ “This fossilized dog looks ready to attack. I bet it was a great watchdog. My dog Bulbie never budges, even when people visit. One friend of mine mistook him for a stuffed animal.” – Olimar in the log entry for the Dutiful Watchdog
- ^ “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 in a letter
- ^ “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 in a letter
- ^ a b “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 in a letter
- ^ “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 in a letter
- ^ “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 in a letter
- ^ a b “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 in a letter
- ^ “Louie, I heard that you completed your task! Congratulations! My little Louie has become an extraordinary man! How about visiting your dad? I've got bug juice!” – Louie's grandmother in a letter
- ^ “Your notification report was wrong again. How many times do I have to correct you? It's because of behavior like this that I, the REAL boss, have to work so hard.” – The President's wife in a letter
- ^ “Hey, you think you can loaf because I can't see you? The ship has been reporting everything to me! Are you surprised? That machine knows who the real boss is.” – The President's wife in a letter
- ^ “It may interest you to know I've somehow been able to begin turning the company around in your absence. So, you just go on doing what you like for a bit longer, OK?” – The President's wife in a letter
| Characters | |
|---|---|
| Leaders | Captain Olimar • Louie • The President • Alph • Brittany • Charlie • Pikmin 4 player character |
| Rescue Corps | Oatchi • Collin • Shepherd • Russ • Dingo • Yonny • Bernard |
| Ships | S.S. Dolphin • Hocotate ship • S.S. Drake • S.S. Dolphin II • SPERO • S.S. Beagle • S.S. Shepherd |
| Other | Castaway • Leafling • Minor characters • Moss • Pikmin |