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
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	Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)

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. 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. She admits to sometimes going to beaches and theaters all day until the kids come home.

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; the Nintendo Switch port alters the mail to say that she was pickpocketed. 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.

At one point during Pikmin 2, she tried to apply for a part-time job, but got rejected in favor of younger employees. Sometime after this, she instead gets a job as a boss as mentioned in Hey! Pikmin.

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.

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  Alternate clay art of Olimar's wife.

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  Olimar's wife as seen in the mail of Pikmin 2.

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

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  Olimar's wife as seen in the mail of Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch).

Olimar's son

Olimar's son
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	Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)

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. He is addicted to video games, 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. 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".

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  Alternate clay art of Olimar's son.

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  Olimar's son as he appears in the mail of Pikmin 2.

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  Olimar's son as seen in the mail of Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch).

Olimar's daughter

Olimar's daughter
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	Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)

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%.

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  Alternate clay art of Olimar's daughter.

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  Olimar's daughter as seen in the mail in Pikmin 2.

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  Olimar's daughter as seen in the mail of Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch).

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  Olimar's daughter in his voyage log, to the right. Notice the pacifier.

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  The bulletin board in question, where Olimar's daughter is seen.

Bulbie

Olimar's family, as seen in his voyage log. Bulbie is at the bottom.

Bulbie is Olimar's family pet space dog. 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. While Olimar is away from his family in Pikmin 2, Bulbie gets thin after his family forgets to feed him. He later eats many pikpik carrots and returns to normal. Olimar's wife also threatens to send Bulbie away to the circus during this time.

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  A voyage log entry from Pikmin 4 with Bulbie in it.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	チャッピー? Chappī	Chappy
Dutch	Bulbie	-
French	Bulbie	-
German	Bulbie	-
Italian	Dobby
Korean	차피 Chapi	Chappy
Spanish	Bulby	Alternate spelling of the English name

Olimar's parents

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! 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. 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

The only member of Louie's family is mentioned in Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 4, his grandmother.

Louie's grandmother

Louie's grandmother
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	Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)

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. In her mail, she describes fond memories of Louie as a boy and how bugs loved him (or rather, loved biting him). She sometimes sang a special lullaby to put him to sleep. She also talks about how she made Louie eat bugs and how he loves pikpik carrots, and she apparently sends preserved bug food with her mail, 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. Louie claims that she likes round, shiny objects. It appears as though she is not alone, given how at one point she uses the term "we" in one of her mails.

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". 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. The same mistake was fixed with his "auntie" which is retconned as his grandmother in the Switch port.

In his voyage log in Pikmin 4, Louie indirectly mentions that his grandmother sent him cookies to eat during his mission to rescue Captain Olimar. Louie grew tired of her cookies, so he started cooking creatures from PNF-404 instead.

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  Clay artwork as seen in the "Which Character Are You?" Japanese website survey.

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  Louie's Grandmother as seen in the mail in Pikmin 2.

The President's family

The President has only one known member in his family, his wife.

The President's wife

The President's wife
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	Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch)

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. 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.

During the President's absence, she begins turning the company around for the better. 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.

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  Clay artwork as seen in the "Which Character Are You?" Japanese website survey.

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  The president's wife as seen in the mail in Pikmin 2.

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  An alternate photo for the president's wife, seen in Pikmin 2's mail, after all treasures are collected.

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. However, the Japanese version does not mention a nose: instead, Brittany describes her aunt's elegant appearance, and expresses wanting to be like her. She treated Brittany with lots of love, giving her sweets and such, and Brittany likes her because of it.

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.

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.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	エリザベス? Erizabesu	Elizabeth
Korean	엘리자베스 Ellijabeseu	Elizabeth

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 and Japanese versions, there is no mention of a dog at all.

The Shepherd family

The Shepherd family history in Pikmin 4 contains the different captains of the Rescue Corps over the generations, all being related to 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.

• 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
• Erma Shepherd's father, 98th captain
• Erma Shepherd, 99th captain

Russ' Family

Only one member of Russ' family is known, that being his mother, who is briefly mentioned in Pikmin 4.

Civilian castaways

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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 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. 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. He plans on finding more treasure on other planets as soon as he is off of this one. Schnauz's notes on returning treasures in the Treasure Catalog are heavily based on the Hocotate ship's sales pitches. Due to translation differences, this is more apparent in the Japanese version.

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  Schnauz's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	シュナウズ? Shunauzu	Schnauz	From シュナウザー? (lit.: "Schnauzer")
Chinese (traditional)	雪納茲 Xuě Nà Zī	-
Chinese (simplified)	雪纳兹 Xuě Nà Zī	-
Dutch	Snauz
French	Schnoz	Alternate spelling of the English name
German	Schnoz	Alternate spelling of the English name
Italian	Schnoz	Alternate spelling of the English name
Korean	슈나우즈 Syunaujeu	Schnauz	From 슈나우저 (Schnauzer)
Portuguese	Nauzer	-	From "Schnauzer"
Spanish	Schnauz	-

Dalmo

Dalmo is an animal enthusiast. Rescuing him unlocks the Piklopedia. His name alludes to Dalmatian dogs. 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.

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  Dalmo's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	ダルメッシュ? Darumesshu	Dalmesh	From ダルメシアン? (lit.: "Dalmatian")
Chinese (traditional)	大麦修 Dàmàixiū	Dalmesh
Chinese (simplified)	大麦修 Dàmàixiū	Dalmesh	From Japanese name
Dutch	Dalmer
French	Dalmo	-
German	Dalmo	-
Italian	Dalmo	-
Korean	달마시 Dalmasi		From 달마시안 (Dalmatian)
Portuguese	Dalmo	-
Spanish	Dalmo	-

Corgwin

Corgwin is a general contractor. Rescuing him unlocks the ability to replay Dandori Battles. His name alludes to Welsh Corgis. He is from the planet Moyama. In his post rescue chat he mentions that when he learned of PNF-404 on the news, he believed that a lot of people would try to move there so he decided to do so as well. Before losing consciousness they saw a Leafling as he was being attacked by a creature, and they believed that the Leafling was turning castaways into leaflings for a reason. 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. He also mentions that all of that thinking was exhausting.

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  Corgwin's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	コギロー? Kogirō	From コーギー? (lit.: "Corgi")
Dutch	Cor	From "corgi"
French	Corgwin	-
German	Kori
Italian	Corgwin	-
Korean	코기 Kogi	Corgi
Portuguese	Korgue	From "corgi"
Spanish	Cornelio

Jin

Jin is a space explorer. Rescuing him unlocks the ability to replay beaten Dandori Challenges. His name alludes to Korean Jindos. 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. As soon as Olimar's SOS broadcast was heard Jim immediately flew over to PNF-404. When describing his crash he seems to imply that while he had come here alone, he co-owned the spaceship with some unknown person.

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  Jin's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ジン? Jin	From コリア・ジンドー? (lit.: "Korea Jindo")
Dutch	Jin	-
French	Jin	-
German	Zin
Italian	Jin	-
Korean	진도 Jindo	Jindo
Portuguese	Jindoko	From "jindo-coreano" (Korea Jindo)
Spanish	Jin	-

Puddle

Puddle is a universal stylist. Rescuing him unlocks the ability to edit the player character's appearance and name. His name alludes to Poodles. 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". Puddle implies that changing the look of the player character is canon by explaining how it works. Puddle also refuses to explain where he is from, however his ID badge says that Puddle is from Enohay like Vonda and Bernise.

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  Puddle's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	プデル? Puderu	From プードル? (lit.: "Poodle")
Dutch	Poe	From "poedel" (poodle)
French	Kanish	From "caniche" (poodle)
German	Pudla
Italian	Puddle	-
Korean	푸델 Pudel	From 푸들 (Poodle)
Portuguese	Pudow	From "poodle"
Spanish	Aniche	From "caniche" (poodle)

Chet

Chet is a research task force lead. His name may allude to the 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 envirement, 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 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, and when not doing that he takes care of environmental concerns so that his team is free to immerse themselves into their research. 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. He also frequently mentions how great of a chef Ren is 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.

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  Chet's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	シェラン? Sheran	From シェットランド・シープドッグ? (lit.: "Shetland Sheepdog")
Dutch	Eltie
French	Chet	-
German	Schelt
Italian	Chet	-
Korean	셔트랜 Syeoteuraen	From 셰틀랜드 (Shetland)
Portuguese	Paché	From "pastor-de-shetland" (Shetland Sheepdog)
Spanish	Chet	-

François

François is a research task force recruit. His name may allude to the 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 and mentioning that the Glow Pikmin will flower automatically after some time.

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  François's ID badge.

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  Render of François.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	フレーヌ? Furēnu	From フレンチ・ブルドッグ? (lit.: "French bulldog")
Dutch	Bul
French	François	-
German	Buldo
Italian	François	-
Korean	프렌 Peuren	From 프렌치 불도그 (French bulldog)
Portuguese	Bulfran	From "buldogue francẽs" (French bulldog)
Spanish	François	-

Pitunia

Pitunia is a research task force recruit. Her name alludes to Pit bulls. She is from the planet Ogura and claims to have been made in a biocrafter, an "organic factory that creates other life". She believes the Onion to also be a biocrafter. 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.

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  Pitunia's ID badge.

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  Render of Pitunia.

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  Ditto.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ピット? Pitto	From ピットブル? (lit.: "Pit Bull")
Dutch	Pitunia	-
French	Pitunia	-
German	Pitunia	-
Italian	Pitunia	-
Korean	피트 Piteu	From 핏불 (Pitbull)
Portuguese	Pitibu	From "pitbull"
Spanish	Pitbi

Sy

Sy is a research task force recruit that is researching Pikmin ecology. His name may allude to the Siberian Husky. He is from the planet Ogura. He is quite talented for his age as he entered university at a "very young age" 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. 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. 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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  Sy's ID badge.

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  A potential render of Sy, though he looks to be wearing a Rescue Corps outfit.

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  Ditto.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ベリアン? Berian	From シベリアン・ハスキー? (lit.: "Siberian Husky")
Dutch	Sibbe
French	Hush
German	Huss
Italian	Sy	-
Korean	베리안 Berian	From 시베리안 허스키 (Siberian Husky)
Portuguese	Rusqui	From "husky"
Spanish	Husk

Osa

Osa is a research task force recruit, specializing in archaeology. His name may allude to the 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.

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  Osa's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	トッサン? Tossan	From 土佐犬? (lit.: "Tosa Inu")
Dutch	Tos
French	Toss
German	Osa	-
Italian	Osa	-
Korean	도산 Dosan	From 도사견 (Tosa Inu)
Portuguese	Tozinu	From "Tosa inu"
Spanish	Toss

Kit

Kit is a research task force recruit that's studying raw materials. His name may allude to the 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 . 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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  Kit's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	アキ? Aki	From 秋田犬? (lit.: "Akita Inu")
Dutch	Kit	-
French	Kit	-
German	Kitta
Italian	Kit	-
Korean	아키 Aki	From 아키타견 (Akita Inu)
Portuguese	Kita	From "Akita inu"
Spanish	Kit	-

Twyla

Twyla is a research task force recruit that enjoys geology. Her name alludes to 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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  Twyla's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ワイラー? Wairā	From ロットワイラー? (lit.: "Rottweiler")
Dutch	Rowelle
French	Twyla	-
German	Tweila
Italian	Twyla	-
Korean	와일러 Wailleo	From 로트바일러 (Rottweiler)
Portuguese	Vailer	From "rottweiler"
Spanish	Twaila

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, 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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  Sammy's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	エド? Edo	From サモエド? (lit.: "Samoyed")
Dutch	Sammy	-
French	Sammy	-
German	Sammy	-
Italian	Sammy	-
Korean	사모 Samo	From 사모예드 (Samoyed)
Portuguese	Sami	From "samoieda" (Samoyed)
Spanish	Sammy	-

Komo

Komo is part of Chet's research task force recruit studying hydrologic cycles. Her name alludes to Komondors. 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 player character 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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  Komo's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	モンド? Mondo	From コモンドール? (lit.: "Komondor")
Dutch	Komo	-
French	Kamanda
German	Komo	-
Italian	Komo	-
Korean	몬도 Mondo	From 코몬도르 (Komondor)
Portuguese	Kodó	From "Komondor"
Spanish	Komy

Ren

Ren is a member of Chet's research task force recruit that is studying flavor profiles. His name alludes to 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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  Ren's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	レニーズ? Renīzu	From グレート・ピレニーズ? (lit.: "Great Pyrenees")
Dutch	René
French	Patou	A common name for "Chien de Montagne des Pyrénées" (Pyrenean Mountain Dog)
German	Ren	-
Italian	Ren	-
Korean	레니즈 Renijeu	From 그레이트 피레니즈 (Great Pyrenees)
Portuguese	Rineu	From "Pireneus" (Pyrenees)
Spanish	Piriné	From "Pirineos" (Pyrenees)

Chewy

Chewy is an uncharted planet tour guide. Her name may allude to Chihuahua dogs. She is from the planet Neechki.

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  Chewy's ID badge.

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  A potential render of Chewy, though it seems to have been made using the character creator as indicated by the Rescue Corps suit she is wearing.

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  Ditto.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ワワチ? Wawachi	チワワ? (lit.: "Chihuahua") spelled backwards
Dutch	Chihua
French	Chiwa	Shortened form of an alternate spelling of "Chihuahua"
German	Schiwi
Italian	Chewy	-
Korean	와외치 Waoechi	From 치와와 (Chihuahua) spelled backwards
Portuguese	Xiuá	From "chiuaua" (Chihuahua)
Spanish	Chiwa

Santi

Santi is an uncharted planet tour pilot. According to him, he was born right next to Bernard, and 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. His name may allude to St. Bernard dogs. He is from the planet Nijo.

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  Santi's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	セナ? Sena	From セント・バーナード? (lit.: "St. Bernard")
Dutch	Sind
French	Santi	-
German	Hardy	From Bernhardiner
Italian	Sanber	From "San Bernardo" (St. Bernard)	May have also be changed to avoid a religious reference, as the english name in italian litteraly means "saints"
Korean	세인 Sein	From 세인트 버나드 (St. Bernard)
Portuguese	Samber	From "São-Bernardo" (St. Bernard); includes "Bersam" (Bernard)
Spanish	Santi	-

Sheeba

Sheeba is an uncharted planet tourist and founder of Alayon Academy's Planetary Science Club. Her name alludes to Shiba Inu dogs. She is from the planet Neechki.

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  Sheeba's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	シーバ? Shība	From 柴犬? (lit.: "Shiba Inu")
Dutch	Sheila
French	Sheeba	-
German	Schiba
Italian	Sheeba	-
Korean	시바 Siba	From 시바견 (Shiba Inu)
Portuguese	Xiba	From "Shiba inu"
Spanish	Shyba

Keesh

Keesh is an uncharted planet tourist and member of the Planetary Science Club. Her name may allude to Keeshond or Kishu dogs. She is from the planet Neechki.

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  Keesh's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	キシウ? Kishiu	From 紀州犬? (lit.: "Kishū Dog")
Dutch	Kirsje
French	Keesh	-
German	Kisch
Italian	Keesh	-
Korean	키슈 Kisyu	From 키슈견 (Kishū Dog)
Portuguese	Kixu	From "Kishu"
Spanish	Kish

Kaia

Kaia is an uncharted planet tourist and member of the Planetary Science Club. Her name may allude to Kai Ken dogs. She is from the planet Neechki.

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  Kaia's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	カイ? Kai	From 甲斐犬? (lit.: "Kai Dog")
Dutch	Kaia	-
French	Kaia	-
German	Kaia	-
Italian	Kaia	-
Korean	카이 Kai	From 카이견 (Kai Dog)
Portuguese	Kaitó	From "Kai" and "Tora inu"
Spanish	Kaia	-

Mika

Mika is an uncharted planet tourist and a teacher for Alayon Academy. Her name may allude to Mi-Ki dogs or the Shikoku dog, also known as the Mikawa Inu. She is from the planet Neechki.

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  Mika's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ミカワン? Mikawan	From 三河犬? (lit.: "Mikawa Dog")
Dutch	Mika	-
French	Mika	-
German	Mika	-
Italian	Mika	-
Korean	미카왕 Mikawang	From Japanese name
Portuguese	Mikinu	From "Mikawa inu"
Spanish	Mika	-

Molly

Molly is an uncharted planet tourist and a streamer. Her name may allude to Maltese dogs. 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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  Molly's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	マルチィ? Maruchi	From マルチーズ? (lit.: "Maltese")
Dutch	Malou
French	Molly	-
German	Malti
Italian	Molly	-
Korean	말티 Malti	From 말티즈 (Maltese)
Portuguese	Maltia	From "maltês" (Maltese)
Spanish	Molly	-

Lapi

Lapi is an uncharted planet tourist and a painter. His name may allude to Lhasa Apso dogs. He is from the planet Koodgio.

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  Lapi's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ラサプソ? Rasapuso	From ラサ・アプソ? (lit.: "Lhasa Apso")
Dutch	Laus
French	Lapso	Likely a shortened version of "Lhasa Apso"
German	Lapi	-
Italian	Lapi	-
Korean	라사 Rasa	From 라사압소 (Lhasa Apso)
Portuguese	Lhapi	From "Lhasa Apso"
Spanish	Lapso	Same as French

Boris

Boris is an uncharted planet tourist and an author. His name may allude to Borzois. He is from the planet Koodgio.

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  Boris' ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ボルズィ? Boruzi	From ボルゾイ? (lit.: "Borzoi")
Dutch	Boris	-
French	Boris	-
German	Boris	-
Italian	Boris	-
Korean	르조이 Reujoi
Portuguese	Borzi	From "borzoi"
Spanish	Boris	-

Horatio

Horatio is an uncharted planet tourist. His name may allude to the Hoary Fox. He is from the planet Sozor.

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  Horatio's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	スジオ? Sujio	From スジオイヌ? (lit.: "Hoary Fox")
Dutch	Bravos
French	Renaud	From "Renard chenu" (hoary fox)
German	Horatio	-
Italian	Horatio	-
Korean	호리 Hori	Likely from English "hoary fox"
Portuguese	Yawara	Possibly from "guará" (maned wolf)
Spanish	Horacio	Spanish equivalent to "Horatio"

Wolfgang

Wolfgang is a Space Broadcast Inc. Director. His name may allude to Wolfdogs. He is from the planet Enohee.

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  Wolfgang's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	アイル? Airu	From アイリッシュ・ウルフハウンド? (lit.: "Irish Wolfhound")
Dutch	Wolfgang	-
French	Lévry	From "lévrier" (sighthound)
German	Wolfgang	-
Italian	Wolfgang	-
Korean	아일 Ail	From 아이리시 울프하운드 (Irish Wolfhound)
Portuguese	Lebriã	From "lebréu" (sighthound)
Spanish	Lebry	From "lebrel" (sighthound)

Muggs

Muggs is a Space Broadcast Inc. Reporter. Her name may allude to Pug dogs or the cross-breed Muggin. She is from the planet Enohee.

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  Muggs' ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	パッグ? Paggu	From パグ? (lit.: "Pug")
Dutch	Moppie
French	Carline	From "Carlin" (Pug)
German	Mopis
Italian	Muggs	-
Korean	퍼그 Peogeu	Pug
Portuguese	Pugui	From "pug"
Spanish	Carli	From "carlino" (An uncommon term for pug)

Vonda

Vonda is an interplanetary opera singer. Her name may allude to Briquet Griffon Vendéen dogs. She is from the planet Enohay.

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  Vonda's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ヴァンデーン? Vandēn	From プチ・バセット・グリフォン・バンデーン? (lit.: "Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen")
Dutch	Yvon
French	Vonda	-
German	Vendea
Italian	Vonda	-
Korean	벤딘 Bendin	From 프티 바세 그리퐁 방뎅 (Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen)
Portuguese	Griffina	From "Pequeno Basset Griffon da Vendeia" (Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen)
Spanish	Vonda	-

Frisé

Frisé is a composer. His name alludes to Bichon Frisé dogs. He is from the planet Enohee.

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  Frisé's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	フリーゼ? Furīze	From ビション・フリーゼ? (lit.: "Bichon Frisé")
Dutch	Fritz
French	Bichon	From "Bichon Frisé"
German	Chonfri
Italian	Frisé	-
Korean	프리제 Peurije	From 비숑 프리제 (Bichon Frisé)
Portuguese	Bibi	From "Bichon Frisé"
Spanish	Frisé	-

Chowder

Chowder is the president of Tulbo Real Estate. His name may allude to Chow Chow dogs. He is from the planet Conohan.

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  Chowder's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	チャウチ? Chauchi	From チャウチャウ? (lit.: "Chow Chow")
Dutch	Chow
French	Chowder	-
German	Chau
Italian	Chowder	-
Korean	차우차 Chaucha	From 차우차우 (Chow Chow)
Portuguese	Xaxá	From "Chow-chow"
Spanish	Joe Joe

Kayz

Kayz is a real estate assistant to Chowder. His name may allude to Kai Ken or Keeshond dogs. He is from the planet Maxima.

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  Kayz's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	キーホン? Kīhon	From キースホンド? (lit.: "Keeshond")
Dutch	Cees
French	Spitz	From "Spitz Loup" (Keeshond)
German	Olitz
Italian	Kayz	-
Korean	키스혼 Kiseuhon	From 케이스혼트 (Keeshond)
Portuguese	Keixon	From "Keeshond"
Spanish	Kish

Alpin

Alpin is the CEO of a telecom company. His name may allude to Alpine Mastiff dogs. He is from the planet Conohan.

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  Alpin's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	アルマス? Arumasu	From アルパイン・マスティフ? (lit.: "Alpine Mastiff")
Dutch	Albert
French	Alpin	-
German	Tiffo
Italian	Alpin	-
Korean	알마스 Almaseu	From Japanese name
Portuguese	Alpi	From "mastim alpino" (Alpine Mastiff)
Spanish	Alpin	-

Fawks

Fawks is a venture capitalist. His name may allude to Fox Terrier dogs. He is from the planet Conohan.

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  Fawks's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	フォーク? Fōku	From フォックスハウンド? (lit.: "foxhound")
Dutch	Foxtrot
French	Fawks	-
German	Fohks
Italian	Fawks	-
Korean	폭스 Pokseu	From 폭스하운드 (foxhound)
Portuguese	Raudã	From "foxhound americano" (American Foxhound)
Spanish	Fox

Kingsly

Kingsly is a flower enthusiast. His name alludes to Pekingese dogs. He is from the planet Ooji.

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  Kingsly's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	キニーズ? Kinīzu	Roughly "Kingese"; From ペキニーズ? (lit.: "Pekingese")
Chinese (traditional)	京尼茲 Jīngnízī	Peking is based on Beijing (北京)
Chinese (simplified)	京尼兹 Jīngnízī	Peking is based on Beijing (北京)
Dutch	Peek
French	Kinoï	From "Pékinois" (Pekingese)
German	Kiness
Italian	Kingsly	-
Korean	키니즈 kinijeu	From Japanese name
Portuguese	Kinês	From "Pequinês" (Pekingese)
Spanish	Kiness	From "Pequinés" (Pekingese)

Bernise

Bernise is a fortune teller. Her name may allude to Bernese Mountain Dogs. She is from the planet Enohay.

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  Bernise's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	バニーズ? Banīzu	From バーニーズ・マウンテン・ドッグ? (lit.: "Bernese Mountain Dog")
Dutch	Senna
French	Bernise	-
German	Bernise	-
Italian	Bernise	-
Korean	버니즈 Beonijeu	From 버니즈 마운틴 도그 (Bernese Mountain Dog)
Portuguese	Bernê	From "boiadeiro-bernês" (Bernese Mountain Dog)
Spanish	Bouvier	From "boyero de Berna" (Bernese cattlehound)

Grace

Grace is a nomad. Her name may allude to Great Danes. She is from the planet Sozor.

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  Grace's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	グレイ? Gurei	From グレイハウンド? (lit.: "Greyhound")
Dutch	Grace	-
French	Grace	-
German	Greta
Italian	Grace	-
Korean	그레이 Geurei	From 그레이하운드 (Greyhound)
Portuguese	Grei	From "greyhound"
Spanish	Grace	-

Dash

Dash is a professional spelunker. His name alludes to Dachshunds. He is from the planet Flukuey.

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  Dash's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ダックス? Dakkusu	From ダックスフンド? (lit.: "Dachshund")
Dutch	Teck
French	Tex	From "Teckel" (Dachshund)
German	Dack
Italian	Dash	-
Korean	닥스 Dakseu	From 닥스훈트 (Dachshund)
Portuguese	Salchi	From "salsicha" (sausage), slang name to dachshunds (akin to "sausage dog")
Spanish	Teckel	Referring to "Teckel", another type of dachshund

Patch

Patch is an unemployed gambler. His name alludes to Mongrel dogs. He is from the planet Flukuey.

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  Patch's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ザッシュ? Zasshu	From 雑種? (lit.: "Crossbreed/Hybrid")
Dutch	Basta
French	Matin
German	Mischa
Italian	Patch	-
Korean	자브종 Jabeujong	From 잡종 (Crossbreed)
Portuguese	Karamelo	From "vira-lata caramelo", a term referring to caramel-colored stray mutt dogs common in Brazil
Spanish	Mez	From "mestizo" (mixed)

Beaux

Beaux is a television actor. His name may allude to Beaucerons or Dogue de Bordeauxs. He is from the planet Conohan. After his rescue, his experience on PNF-404 gives him inspiration to star in "Carrot Planet", a film series whose plots closely mirror those of the real-life Pikmin video games.

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  Beaux's ID badge.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ボルマス? Borumas	From ボルドー・マスティフ? (lit.: "Bordeaux Mastiff")
Dutch	Beaux	-
French	Bordo	Alternate spelling of "Bordeaux"
German	Bordo
Italian	Beaux	-
Korean	보르마스 Boreumaseu	From Japanese name
Portuguese	Guebô	From "dogue-de-bordéus" (Bordeaux Mastiff)
Spanish	Beaux	-

Spammers

An example of a spam icon from the Pikmin 2 mail.

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.

See also

• Leader
• Pikmin family
• Moss