A huge signboard that displays text; used in Supermassive Galaxy.

A red Bob-omb NPC from Throwback Galaxy.

An object used to check if the player brings the correct enemy to the Gearmo in Boulder Bowl Galaxy and Space Storm Galaxy.

A variant of Polari that is used for explanation and tutorial sequences.

A special variant of Polari that is used for the cutscene after collecting the very first Grand Star.

A dark-brown Luma that displays the map when talked to.

A robotic NPC from Toy Time Galaxy and Chompworks Galaxy.

A Gold or Silver Gearmo. Used in Boulder Bowl Galaxy and Space Storm Galaxy.

A variant of Bowser Jr.'s Airship that appears during his boss intros.

A variant of the Star Bunny NPC that appears at the beginning of Gateway Galaxy before the player has to catch the actual bunnies.

A digital billboard that shows the player how to perform basic actions.

The NPC version of the colorful bird used in Wild Glide Galaxy and Fleet Glide Galaxy.

A bee NPC used in Honeyhive Galaxy, Honeybloom Galaxy and other places.

Her highness, the queen of the bees.

A generic Toad NPC.

A special Toad NPC variant for the Comet Observatory. This object is also required for a functional Mailtoad.

A special Toad NPC that allows the player to deposit and withdraw Star Bits.

A special Toad NPC that delivers letters to the player.

A tiny version of Bowser used in the end credits.

A special Luigi NPC who can be found in some levels to give you a Power Star when talked to.

Mario's younger brother who offers to play a level in Mario's place when talked to.

Mario's younger brother who can be talked to.

Mario's younger brother who can be talked to.

The Chimp NPC used for the skating challenges in both Freezy Flake Galaxy and Shiverburn Galaxy.

The large purple Luma that helps the player throughout their adventure in Super Mario Galaxy 2.

A wood NPC who appears in Puzzle Plank Galaxy and Tall Trunk Galaxy.

An exotic NPC originated from Super Mario Sunshine used in Starshine Beach Galaxy.

Specifies an individual subpath that a penguin skater can move on.

The character in a pink dress that always gets kidnapped by Bowser.

A sassy penguin.

The coach of the penguin class.

An elderly penguin character used in certain galaxies.

One of the racing penguins that the player races in Sea Slide Galaxy.

The coach of the racing penguins from Sea Slide Galaxy who challenges the player for a race.

A skating penguin that the player has to catch in Freezeflame Galaxy.

One of the swimming penguin students from Beach Bowl Galaxy. It usually carries a Gold Shell.

An orange bird NPC that is used in the gliding galaxies.

A bird NPC that triggers the race in gliding galaxies.

A blue monkey NPC who appears in some galaxies inviting the player to a mini-game challenge.

A rabbit that be found in several galaxies, including Gold Leaf Galaxy and Freezy Flake Galaxy.

The mother of the Lumas; wears a blue dress.

A variant of Rosalina that appears during the cutscenes in the Comet Observatory's Library.

The Chimp used for the scoring challenges, like in Slimy Spring Galaxy.

A generic brown signboard that acts as an NPC.

A shark NPC that appears in Sea Slide Galaxy and Deep Dark Galaxy.

A large boo with a distinctive outfit that challenges the player for a race.

The game's iconic Luma NPC.

A variant of a Luma that does not appear until collecting a specific amount of Green Stars.

The apricot baby Luma that grants the player the spin ability.

A huge version of a Luma that appears in Supermassive Galaxy.

The dark purple Luma holding star-shaped wands who can move Prankster Comets around in exchange for some Star Bits.

The blue Luma who transforms into the Terrace's Pull Star during the cutscene when the player first enters the dome.

A pink Luma that is hungry for Star Bits.

A pink Luma that is hungry for Coins.

A pink Luma that is hungry for Star Bits. Appears on the Starship Mario when requested on the World Map.

A pink Luma that is hungry for Star Bits and transforms into a portal to a galaxy accessible from the Comet Observatory.

A decorative Luma that moves on a path.

A decorative Luma used in the cutscene of Rosalina reading to the Lumas in the Library.

A large blue Luma that can transform on the spot into either a Life Mushroom or a 1-Up Mushroom after being paid some Star Bits.

A blue Luma that can transform on the spot into a 1-Up Chance Cube.

A Green Luma who transforms into a Green Launch Star upon player request.

The Chimp used for the bowling challenge in Melty Monster Galaxy.

The bunny from the mini-games where the player has to catch it.