List of unnamed NPCs in Paper Mario by location (T–Z)

Main article: List of unnamed NPCs in Paper Mario

This is a list of unnamed NPCs in Paper Mario, sorted by location (T–Z).

Toad Town

Entrance scene

Character	Quotes	Goombario's Tattle
A red Toad near the entrance of Toad Town.	"Mario! I'm so glad you're OK! The town is in an uproar! The princess kidnapped! The very castle uprooted! It's bedlam! I really don't know what we can do about all this... Please, Mario! Save Her Highness!" "The town is in an uproar! The princess kidnapped! The very castle uprooted! It's bedlam! Please, Mario! Save Her Highness!" "The road in front of the Toad House connects to scenic Pleasant Path. But I heard that there are weird Toads blocking the way. Who could they be?" "The weird Toads were actually guys called Koopa Bros.? Is that bad? I guess these Koopa Bros. are loyal to Bowser?" "I heard that the train can't move. Folks are saying that a giant boulder is blocking the tracks. If only there were some way of destroying it, we could travel by rail again." "People are saying that the train started moving again. Now folks can go to Mt. Rugged! I'll tell you, it's tough to travel if the train won't move." "Mario! Grr...rrrr... Just a second ago, a Shy Guy ran into Russ T.'s house! Eek... What should we do... Um...er... Do something, please!"* "Oh, that wily Shy Guy! He stole Russ T.'s Dictionary! Russ T. really loved that Dictionary, too. LOVED it. Poor Russ T.... You're his only hope, Mario! Get it back for him!" "You were able to get Russ T.'s Dictionary back? Whoa! Way to go, Mario! Russ T. must be overjoyed." "Lavalava Island? It's an island in the sea way south of Toad Town, isn't it? Folks say there's a volcano on the island that could erupt any time now. If it does, you'll sure see some lavalava!" "You're going to go to Lavalava Island? You have heard about the volcano, right? The one that people say could blow at any moment? Do you really think it's safe to go there? OK...but travel carefully." "Hey, Mario, Minh T. would like you to lend her a hand. She runs the flower garden. Flower Fields, a land covered in flowers, is supposedly in grave danger. I told her I'd send you over to her to learn more." "What's going on in Flower Fields? Bad trouble? I guess we're not the only folks who have problems." "I wonder how Princess Peach and the others in the castle are doing? You think they're...suffering? I wish things would go back to normal again so that we could all live in peace. Mario... you're the only one we can truly rely on." "You always help us during hard times, Mario. When you're in trouble, who's there to lend a hand? ...Mario... I know there's not much we can do to help, but we'll be rooting for you always."	"This Toad is always standing in front of the gate. Is it his job, maybe? He looks as if he's asleep on his feet, but he actually knows quite a bit about the town."
A yellow Toad walking near the shop.	"Oh, no! Doom! Danger! Princess Peach's Castle has flown away, up into the sky! No castle! Horrors! Only a hole remains! Our beloved castle! Where is it? Spread the word! Outrage!" "Oh, no! Danger! Strange Toads are about in front of the Toad House! They don't look trustworthy! Beware, people, beware!" "Big news, people! The Koopa Bros. are running rampant at the end of our Pleasant Path! They fight for Bowser! There's even word that they work poor, innocent Bob-ombs like slave drivers. Mario's going to kick their shells in! Just wait! Attention, people! Listen up!" "Oh, ill news! Dry Dry Railroad is not running! The horror of it all! A giant rock has made travel impossible. The train won't move! We can't go to Mt. Rugged! Oh, no. Oh, ruin! Big problem, people!" "Listen up, people! Huge news! Dry Dry Railroad started working again! Mario got rid of the rock that blocked the way! We can go to Mt. Rugged now! Good news! Fortune! Joy!" "Oh, fright! Spooky news! A Boo has been sighted in town near Forever Forest! I didn't actually see it with my own eyes...but I heard about it! Terror! Be afraid, people!" "Oh, cruel fate! Mischievous Shy Guys are running loose in Toad Town! It is a plague! Your precious treasures are in peril! Danger!" "Big news, people! Huge news! Mario taught those Shy Guys a lesson they won't forget! Our town is peaceful again! (Except for people shouting!) It's big news, people. We're talking massive news!" "Alert! Big news, people! Minh T., our kind citizen who tends to the flower garden, has word of trouble brewing. Flower Fields, a land peopled with fair flowers, is mired in grave danger! Someone must gather special seeds to help Flower Fields!" "Big news, people! Wake up! A door has appeared in Minh T.'s flower garden. This door is, according to my sources, a portal to the land of flowers, Flower Fields. I'm talking big news, here!" "Big news, people, wow! Mario beat the pollen out of Bowser's henchmen! Flower Fields is saved! Big news, folks. Great news!" "Rally, people! Big news! Our hero Mario is finally going to Bowser's Castle! Bring back good news, Mario! Good luck! Bowser's going down! Fight hard! Be strong!"	"This Toad is always very excited about whatever news he has. He's a little crazy. Even so, it's a good idea to listen to him. He may be a little excitable, but he always has news."
A blue male Toad and a pink female Toad near the pond.	"The castle was taken away, and Princess Peach was kidnapped. These are dark days. Everyone in town is suffering, and yet my heart cares for nothing but you, my sweet. Does that make me wicked?" "My heart is the same, my love. It cares for you, none other. We are both wicked Toads." "If Bowser himself were to come down and kidnap you... I would not hesitate to vanquish him and save you." "Oh! My sweet hero... you're so brave and true." "Whatever obstacle comes, our love will see us through. The power of my love could blow up any roadblock!" "Oh! You're so romantic. Our love is explosive..." "If Bowser himself were to come down and kidnap you... I would not hesitate to vanquish him and save you." "Oh! My sweet hero... you're such a tough guy." "I do not fear ghosts. The only thing I fear is the thought of losing you." "Uh... I'm sorry, but I think... I'm more scared of ghosts. Oh, forgive my errant words!" "I heard that Shy Guys are causing trouble all over town. But as long as you're with me, you will always be safe!" "As long as you stay with me, I shall have nothing to fear but too much love!" "I want to take you to some far-off land. Perhaps to a southern island where we can be all alone... or perhaps to some distant and undiscovered world." "You're so sweet! How about the legendary Lavalava Island? I will go anywhere in the world as long as you're beside me." "You are like the sun to me! Gazing down on me with warmth and loveliness, heating up my heart. Oh! Without you I would wither up and be no more!" "Oh! Your flowery praise! This sun will never set upon you, my love!" "Let's wish to the Stars that we'll stay together forever. I hope that you and I need never be apart again." "Your heart echoes mine! Life without you is just a pale illusion." "I heard that you are going to defeat Bowser so our fair land will once again find peace." "Please succeed, Mario! So we two Toads can stay together forever..."	"This Toad claims that he and his girl are in love. But just the other day, he told me he liked a different girl! What a cad!" "Those Toads are in love. They're so in love, they don't even notice what's going on. Unless you like seeing public displays of affection, I wouldn't talk to them. They're shameless."
A red Toad on the path.	"Hey, Mario, did you know you can carry up to 10 items? When you can't carry any more items, it's a good idea to go to a shop like this and ask them to hold items for you. You can even claim the items at any other shop. Pretty convenient, huh?" "I heard that to the east, along Pleasant Path, there are many loyal Koopa Bros. followers. The Mushrooms and Fire Flowers you can buy at a shop will help you survive." "Hey... I bet you didn't know that there's another shop here in Toad Town. The merchandise they carry is slightly different. You might want to check it out sometime." "I didn't ever think our town would have ghosts in it. How scary... Of course, I'd heard there were lots of them deep within Forever Forest, but not here! I'd never go wandering in there, not for a million coins. Brrrrrr..." "I just saw some Shy Guys go by. I'd bet anything that they're up to no good again. Who knows where they went, but wherever they are, I'm sure they're causing trouble." "Russ T.'s Dictionary was stolen! Can you believe it? Somebody ought to stop those guys before they strike again!" "You got Russ T.'s Dictionary back? Wow! Mario, you're the best! He must have been really happy." "Do you keep using one favorite item all the time? It's fine to have favorites, but you really should experiment with other items. You might just find one that's even cooler."	"This Toad always stands in front of the shop. He knows all about items. He never moves, as far as I can tell. Maybe he's trying to get a tan."
A yellow Toad on the path.	"Oh?...Ha ha ha! You don't have it? The Degree, Mario. The Degree shows how strong you are. Ha ha ha... I have it. I fought at the Dojo over there and got it from The Master. I am one bad Toad!" "Hey, that's... a First-Degree Card! I have one, too. See? A First-Degree Card!! That means I'm as strong as you! Cool! I'm bad! Yeah!" "Hey, that's... a Second-Degree Card? Whoa! Cool! You fought your way to a Second-Degree Card? Mario, you're awesome!" "Hey, that's... a Third-Degree Card? Whoa! Wow! Whoop! I knew you were strong!" "Hey, that's... a Fourth-Degree Card! Whoa! Amazing! You rule, Mario! You must be crazy strong!" "Whoa! Can it be? That's... a Diploma??? Whooooopeee! It's real, isn't it? You defeated The Master! Wow! You're the best, Mario!"	"This Toad has tried his skills at the Dojo. That takes guts... Someday I'm gonna try it all by myself."
A blue Toad near the path.	"Mario, have you gone back to your house yet? Luigi was wondering how you were doing. You can go home through that pipe in front of the main gate over there. You can enter the pipe by standing on the edge and pushing down on the Control Stick. Say, why don't you give me a tour of your house someday?" "The Master of the Dojo came back from his training. Before he left, he said he wouldn't return until he was incredibly strong. He must be pretty tough by now." "Two Shy Guys just ran by! One seems to have invaded the shop over there. The owner was not happy! I have no idea where the other one went. Those guys can disappear in the blink of an eye. I bet they're still around here..." "You know, I'm getting pretty fed up with these Shy Guys. They didn't use to be such a big nuisance to the town. Little pranks are one thing, but when you start stealing people's precious treasures, that's just wrong." "Mario, you're really showing those Shy Guys a thing or two! Things just seem to work out when you're around. You'll be able to beat Bowser and save the princess soon, don't you think?" "Have you heard about the monster at the port? Everyone is pretty shook up. But I'm not. I know you'll take care of it!" "Mario... People's wishes haven't been coming true lately. It seems like right now, only the bad guys' wishes are coming true. Is it all in my head?" "May I ask you something, Mario? Why don't you just go save the princess right now? I thought you had a long history of beating up Bowser..." "Mario... Is it... Is it tougher this time to take on Bowser? Is he somehow stronger than before? Is that why you're having to work so hard?" "Mario, I heard you're going to the far north. Bring a sweater or something. And be careful! It's dangerous!" "Mario, I heard you're going to storm Bowser's Castle. There's not much that I can do, but I'll be cheering you on. I wish I were a hero like you."	"He doesn't seem to have any particular reason to be at the Dojo. He's not fighting. He just loiters around, checking out the fighters. Maybe he just likes watching tough guys. I bet he'll cheer for us if we challenge The Master."
A green Toad in the southwestern house.	"The earthquake when the castle flew away was terrifying! Everything was shaking... the ground...the houses... I fell right over! It was so horrifying... that I'd just like to forget it ever happened." "Toad Town without a castle... It just doesn't seem right. Less castle-filled, somehow. Do you think it'll ever be like the old days around here?" "Since I worked at the castle, I have nothing to do for a while. You'd think that'd be relaxing. But this house isn't exactly restful during the day. My wife doesn't even have any spare time to spend with me. She works all day cleaning stuff up and dealing with the kids. It must be tough, doing all that work." "I think it's time I stopped moping around about the castle being stolen. My wife is busy working, so... I guess I'll go on a walk with my children." "Take off, you lousy Shy Guy! I don't care how convincing your Mario disguise is! You aren't getting in! Stay away from my family!"** "We've been cooped up too long for fear of those dastardly Shy Guy troublemakers. We need some exercise. It's high time we went on a family walk, I think. The kids should stretch their legs. There's nothing like a bit of fresh air and exercise to revitalize the spirit!" "I've begun helping my wife with the chores. ...I'm thinking that the work I did at the castle was much easier than this. I had no idea... I have to get down on my knees and thank my wife for all the work she does every day!" "I've been playing this strange game with my children. It's pretty difficult. The kids say I stink at it, too! Those rascals... They have a surprise coming... I've been practicing at night! Don't tell! I can't wait to show them all up!" "Mario... My family means more to me than anything in the world. I can't be a hero like you, but as a father and husband, I'm doing my best. Good luck to you, Mario. My entire family is cheering for your success!"	"This family man ordinarily works at Peach's Castle. He was on his day off when the castle disappeared. Talk about your basic lucky coincidence! Wow! He's a very reliable worker at the castle... but he never does chores around the house."
An orange female Toad in the southwestern house.	"Oh, busy, busy! The room doesn't get tidied up when my darling's at home." "Oh, how busy, busy! My sweetheart might have some time off from work, but I never have a day off. It's a lot of work! Aw... Look at my poor dear. I know he's sad that the castle is gone, but grieving forever won't do anything. He should try to find something that brings him joy. If you could, please say something to him, Mario." "I used to love the annual cooking contest at the castle, but it looks like we won't have one this year... I was sure this was the year I'd beat Tayce T.!" "My darling's spirits seem to have improved lately. Maybe he realized there was no sense in staying home and grieving all the time. My darling is a bit timid, but he is such a good-natured person at heart.♡" "It looks like the Shy Guys won't be pestering the town anymore, will they? I know they're just pranksters, but I still feared for the children while they were loose. But... My sweetie-pie protected the family! And he looked so cute being brave!♡ Oh, sorry! How embarrassing! Don't tell my darling that I said that, all right?" "You're in my way, sugar! Scoot over! Oh, gracious! Mario? Tee hee... How embarrassing! I'm awfully sorry. I thought you were my darling. That's why I shouted. Even with all that's going on in the world, you can't stop cleaning your house. It sure is tiresome, though..." "My dumpling's always playing games with the children. When he used to go to the castle every day for work, I would sometimes wish to the Stars that the family could be together more often. I didn't think it would be like this! It's like I have three children instead of two!" "So, you're finally on your way to save the princess! Hurry to her! But don't be rash or reckless. Her Highness would be worried!"	"She's the homemaker here. She's ordinarily very relaxed and easygoing. Since her lazy husband is home, she's working harder than ever right now. The housework piles up every day, but somehow she manages it all with no help. Where does she get the energy?"
A green Toad kid in the southwestern house.	"My dad works at the castle, so he's not at home usually. But now the castle's gone, so he's at home. When I said I'm glad 'cause Dad's at home, I got scolded. ...What's up with that?" "When the castle was still here, I used to climb the trees and look off into the distance. But those trees all fell down... Now there's nothing to do." "Since the castle is gone, Dad is really bummed, and Mom seems a little frazzled. I'm kind of happy that Dad's at home now, but I wish we could get him to play with us." "We've been playing with Dad. He's terrible at our games, so I'm teaching him how to play. You never realize how much work it is to take care of grown-ups." "Dad, you are so cool!"** "When the Shy Guys came, Dad protected us, so we had nothing to worry about. Who knew Dad was so cool? He was like a raging animal!" "When I grow up, I'm going to be just like my dad. It's not a bad idea to be like you, Mario, but, my dad's cooler... Sorry, Mario!" "Dad told me about you. You're trying to save Princess Peach and the people in the castle, aren't you? That's pretty cool... You're the second coolest guy after my dad."	"He's one of the Toad kids. He likes his father so much that he always tries to sneak into the castle. He's about the same age as I am. We sometimes play together when I come to Toad Town. I guess he's a pretty good friend of mine."
A green Toad kid in the southwestern house.	"Princess Peach was kidnapped! So I'm going to save her! But...Mom told me I had to be a good boy and stay home. How come?" "I started going to the Dojo so I can get stronger and save the beautiful Princess Peach. But...my mom tells me I have to behave and stay home. Why is that?" "I'm not afraid of ghosts! Eee... What if a real ghost heard me and shows up? Oh, no..." "The Master of the Dojo is really, really strong! Who's stronger, you or The Master? Seriously, who?" "You gotta tell me, Mario. How can I get stronger? I wanna be super muscular. The Master at the Dojo says: 'Those who desire only strength will always be weak.' Huh? Say what? Whaddaya think that means?" "Dad says he's more afraid of Mom than of anything else in the whole world. But Mom's such a sweetheart! She's totally kind! You think... Dad's a scaredy-cat?" "I wished to the Stars that I'd become a strong boy. But then Dad said I should wish for you instead. He told me to wish that you would beat up Bowser. I'm gonna wish really hard."	"He's a Toad kid who wants to be really powerful. He thinks that having power solves everything. His way of thinking is a little bit different from mine. He's a good enough guy, though, when we play together."
A Toad who runs the Shroom Grocery.	"Welcome to Shroom Grocery! How can I help you today?" "You need [...] coins for '[...]'. Want to buy it?" "Thank you very much." "Please come again." "A Shy Guy took over my shop! My precious shop... Please, Mr. Mario! Get the Shy Guy out of my shop!" "Mario!! Way to show that little hooligan a thing or two! Hooray! Thank you so much! I'm still giving great deals at rock-bottom prices, so don't be a stranger around here!"	"That Toad runs this shop. He buys, sells and checks items. If you don't manage what you're carrying well, you may not be able to hold everything. Check items when you can."
A red Shy Guy taking over Shroom Grocery during the Shy Guy invasion of Chapter 4. Mario can repel this Shy Guy to help the shopkeeper reclaim the shop.	"Tee hee hee hee! Welcome to Shy Guy's Shop. Too bad I'm not gonna sell anything to you, Mario!" "Oh, no... Poor me..."	"This Shy Guy is just causing trouble in here. He's pretending to shop, but he's not buying anything. Hey, buy something or get out, pal! You hear me?"

* Mario can hear this quote by entering the scene from the Goomba Village area, via Toad Town Tunnels, so that he has a chance of talking to this Toad before the Shy Guy runs out of Russ T.'s house.

** These quotes can only be heard outside the house, so it is unclear to which members of the family they belong. The assignment here is according to the grouping of the quotes in the game's coding.

Scene near Peach's Castle

Character	Quotes	Goombario's Tattle
A red Toad standing still in front of Merlon's house.	"The building with the spinning roof is Merlon's house. He's weird. He also happens to be as stubborn as a mule. He rarely comes out. As weird as he is, though, his talent is no joke. He can read the stars. He even predicted that you'd come back safe and sound!" "Oh... Mario! Merlon was looking for you. He lives in that house with the spinning roof. He asked me to tell you to go meet him at his house. I was just about to go look for you, but here you are! It's rare for Merlon to call somebody over to his house... He's a bit eccentric. Even when he has visitors, it's rare for him to come out of the house at all." "Koopa Village is to the east of Toad Town. You know that famous explorer by the name of Kolorado? He has a house there. He's probably not there now. I heard that he's in the field exploring Dry Dry Desert." "Some guy named Rowf started a Badge Shop in the square over there. I haven't been, but it looks like he's selling rare Badges. You been there yet?" "I've been hearing good things about the Badges over there in Rowf's Badge Shop. Have you been there recently?" "Shy... Shy Guy... Shy Guys just stormed the... post office..." "I tried my best to catch that Shy Guy when he bolted from the post office, but he was way too fast. Maybe I need to work out more on my 'Toadinator.'" "I heard you got back the letters those Shy Guys stole from the post office. You're so smooth, Mario. You always get the job done!" "I asked Minh T. to make a bouquet so I could give it to my mother. Minh T.'s the absolute best at growing flowers. She senses flowers' feelings. My mother was so pleased to get pretty flowers that she made me a pie. Yum!" "Bub-ulbs can speak the same language that we do. They're pretty easy to understand, I guess. But I definitely don't get how Minh T. communicates with other flowers..." "Mario! Great timing. Somebody was looking for you. He's over at Merlon's house." "Mario, do you collect Badges? I've heard that there are Badges for almost everything! I bet adventuring is a whole lot easier if you have lots of Badges, huh?"	"This friendly Toad loves to run his mouth. He's a bit of a gossip."
A red Toad walking in the open area at the center of the scene.	"Up on Shooting Star Summit, there are these two siblings named Merluvlee and Merlow. Merluvlee tells fortunes. She's really good at finding Badges or Star Pieces. When you take Star Pieces to Merlow, he'll trade them for Badges. These two could help you, no? You ought to go meet them." "If you want to go to Koopa Village, head east on the road in front of the Toad House. There's a fork in the road, so watch the signs and be careful not to get lost." "Are you taking a trip to Dry Dry Desert? Take the train. There's a station south of town. After getting to the station at Mt. Rugged, you'll have to hike over the mountain. Dry Dry Desert is just on the other side of the mountain." "I heard there are old ruins somewhere in Dry Dry Desert. Some team of researchers is looking for them, excavating in the sand. Must be hot." "Have you met the wise Toad? He lives over by the western gate. The big one. That guy seems to know something about everything. He's really popular at parties, what with his knowledge and everything. You'd be surprised." "Did you see that? Shy Guys just went into the post office! Wha... What should we do?! You think they're causing trouble in there? Maybe they can still be stopped...if we act quickly. Mario! Can you go check in there? I'd go, but I have a bum leg..." "Shy Guys stole the mailbag from the post office! It all happened so fast that I didn't have time to react! They were gone in an instant!" "You got the letters back! Mario, you rock!" "I have this friend who really loves to fish. Every time I go to the port, there he is, fishing. Ever met him?"	"This guy knows tons of gossip. His favorite subject is the brother and sister who live on Shooting Star Summit. Sometimes it's tough dragging information out of him. But then again, sometimes it's worth it if you're curious."
A yellow Toad walking in front of the door to Peach's Castle.	"Do you see that blue pole in front of the post office? That's a road sign. You can find out what's where in Toad Town by checking out the signs. What am I telling you this for? I'm sure you know it's smart to read all the signs you see." "Whenever you go somewhere, you really should read all the signs along the way. Reading signs carefully is a good way to avoid getting lost." "How about going to the post office from time to time? The mail doesn't stop just because you're out gallivanting around. Everybody in your party might get letters... Isn't getting mail the greatest?" "Shy Guys can be so aggravating! Grr! They think stealing people's stuff is funny! It's not! People are really upset!! If we don't do something, they'll make off with all the valuables in town!" "Now Shy Guys stole a mailbag from the post office. A mailbag! What's the world coming to? What could they possibly want with a mailbag? Think about how many important things travel through the mail! Those Shy Guys have really done it this time!" "Heyyyy... You got that stolen mailbag back, didn't you? I heard. Way to go! The mail is safe once again! The postmaster must be feeling deep relief right about now." "Somebody was just saying there's a monster at the port. I could almost believe it. Lots of weird stuff's been going on since Peach was taken. I wonder where Her Highness is now? I hope she's OK... I worry about her constantly." "I heard that the monster at the port was really a whale. Big surprise. Everyone's so on edge, though, that it was easy to believe at first. If people just kept their heads, we wouldn't have all this panic." "Princess Peach... Oh..., If only I could see her smile once again..." "Bowser! You hear me?! Give up our Princess Peach! Sniffle sniffle... Mario... you gotta save her..." "I have a feeling that our beloved Princess Peach will return to us soon. And all because of you. You...sniffle...work so hard... Mario... ...you're the greatest, man! Only you can save her, so get up there and do it!"	"This Toad... I'll tell you a secret. He's a huge fan of the princess. He told me once that he has a big collection of her photos. What a lovesick fool..."
A yellow Toad walking back and forth on the horizontal path.	"Hey! Mario! Word is you're needed on Shooting Star Summit. You never been? Just go through that blue gate there and bear right at Peach's Castle. ...Oops! I forgot... Peach's Castle is... gone......" "I thought I knew everybody in this town, but I've never seen those dark Toads before. Seen 'em? Over by the Toad House? They look nasty. I hope they don't pick a fight." "Those dark Toads were actually the Koopa Bros.! 'Nash T.'... I should have known! Those no-good scheming... Dressing up as Toads to cause trouble is just plain rude. I'm lodging a formal complaint!" "Hey, by the way, if you were to go across Dry Dry Desert, you'd reach Dry Dry Outpost. It's a small town. But they do have a shop and a Toad House. Never been there, myself. I'd like to, but that heat..." "Hey, you've been to Shooting Star Summit, right? Did you meet Merluvlee and Merlow? I hear that Merluvlee uses her psychic powers to find Star Pieces and Badges. Her little brother, Merlow? He's crazy about Star Pieces. Trades Badges for 'em." "Hey, hold up! Shy Guys just ran into the post office! You know that isn't good. Mario, check it out, will you?" "Oh, drag, some mail was stolen? Maybe we should've warned you earlier about the Shy Guys... They've always been a problem. I guess I just tuned 'em out." "Hold up, now! You got back all that stolen mail?! Oh, yeah! Way to go!" "I'm keeping my eyes open for any little movement on the Shy Guy front. They won't catch me off guard." "What should I do if something goes down in Toad Town while you're off adventuring? Well, I'm worried, Mario! We haven't had much luck solving problems on our own." "So. The time has come. You're gonna take him on. ...Doesn't Bowser scare you? You've got guts, Mario. That monster's pretty huge! Of course, maybe you're afraid but are going anyway... That's even more courageous!"	"This guy often knows rumors. He's counting on you, Mario. You won't let him down, will you?"
A blue Toad near Minh T.'s garden.	"Look at Minh T.! Always with the flowers... She's as pretty as a rose. Just watching her from a distance makes me happy!♡" "Ah, lovely Minh T.! The most beautiful flower in the garden! She's ever so cute!♡ I overheard her wishing that this town be filled with flowers. My wish is to become a Star Spirit so I can grant Minh T.'s wish. Seeing her happy is all that matters!" "Oh, Mario! Do something! Those Shy Guys are trampling all over Minh T.'s precious flower garden! Look at her! She's so sad! I can't bear to see her in such pain!" "Now that you saved the garden, there's a lot of cleaning up to do. Is this my chance? I... Maybe I should go help Minh T. fix the garden..." "Mario, Mario! I'm bursting! I helped Minh T. fix up the flower garden! She thanked me! And smiled! I've never been so happy!♡ OK... I should calm down! I shouldn't get so worked up when everyone in town is having such a hard time." "Mario... Minh T. seems to be troubled." "Minh T. is a pure genius when it comes to growing flowers. Flowers grow more lovely in her lovely hands. Their blooms... Their petals... Oh,... how beautiful... Minh T. is!" "I've always been content just to watch Minh T. at work. ...At least, that's how I used to feel, but lately I've grown restless... What good is looking at her? If I never get up the nerve to talk to her, she'll never know my true feelings... Oh... Minh T.... Maybe I could talk to her up on Shooting Star Summit."	"It seems like this Toad is always in love with someone. Right now, he likes Minh T. I think he's in good spirits. As long as he can be near her, he'll be happy."
A green Toad near the notice board.	"The theft of our castle caused great destruction here. The worst of it happened in the center of town. It seemed to rain wood. As a result, we can't get to the southern part of town. The train station, the port... many important things lie south. Not being able to get there is a great inconvenience to me and to everyone." "So much broken wood, scattered all over town... We could no longer reach the south side, and yet... now we can. Excellent. We can once again reach the port and the train station." "The trains are up and running again, but I'm told they were stuck for a while because of a large boulder. Local opinion holds that you broke it for us, Mario. Thank you. I'm ecstatic." "The Toad who guards the entrance to Forever Forest is a timid lad named Fice T. Word is that Fice T. had grown tired of being timid, so he requested and got the job of guard of the forest. Still... His fear remains. He is terrified of ghosts, and looks not into the forest." "Mario. Bad things are afoot. Shy Guys just ran to the west, toward the Main Gate. They're no doubt up to something. There is a shop over that way. Perhaps it is there that they have set their sights. No good can come of this." "I witnessed a Shy Guy fleeing with a book of some sort. I ran and ran, but he was too fleet of foot. He headed south, toward the house of Tayce T. I must recover from this excitement." "Mario. If the Shy Guys aren't stopped, I may have to raise my voice." "The town has grown peaceful once more. The Shy Guy menace is at last halted. We owe you a debt. Those Shy Guys... I'm not usually this emotional. I must calm down." "Mario. Calm my nerves. Princess Peach will return safely to us, is it not so? She must, or I may faint. This town was once peaceful and carefree. My wish is to see it peaceful once more." "Shiver City is far from here, in the northern lands. There is snow there always. If I ever had to live in such a place, I'd never go outside. The people up there should wish for warmer weather. Maybe it's none of my business." "I have a wish... A simple wish that Toad Town would return to its peaceful ways. Perhaps this time it is you, and not the Stars, that will grant my earnest wish. I am filled with excitement. Go forth. And good luck."	"He's a Toad who often thinks about going south. Maybe his girlfriend's there. Or maybe he just has a lot of friends from that area. He's pretty chatty."
A red Toad running the Toad House.	"Hello, Mario! The Toad House's slogan is... 'Refresh your Body and Soul!' Would you like to take a nap?" "...Really? You seem to be in fine shape. Are you sure you want to take a nap?" "Please come again!" "Sleep well!" "Did you sleep well? Now that your body and soul are refreshed, your travels will seem much easier." "The Toad House's slogan is... 'Refresh your Body and Soul!'... But... it's impossible to get refreshed with this Shy Guy jumping all over the place. Sorry." "Now that the Shy Guys are gone, you can stay here. Would you like to take a nap?"	"This is the manager of a Toad House. These havens are all over the world, usually manned by a Toad. When you're exhausted, you should stay at one and recover."
A Bub-ulb appearing next to Minh T. near the beginning of Chapter 6. He will be absent after Mario enters Flower Fields.	"Flower Fields is in a state of despair because of Bowser's minions. Please! Save us!"	"He's one of the Bub-ulbs. Bub-ulbs are a type of talking plant. Aren't they hilarious? I think they come from Flower Fields."
A Ninji appearing in Merlon's house near the beginning of Chapter 7. Leaves for Starborn Valley after Mario enters the house and the three have a conversation.	"Nice to meet you. I come from Starborn Valley. Starborn Valley is in the Shiver region, a chill place far to the north, at the very end of the earth. Merle, who hails from there, said that he had something important to tell you, Mario." "Yes, please hurry! I will run ahead and take tidings of you to Merle."	N/A

Scene near Forever Forest

Character	Quotes	Goombario's Tattle
A purple Toad girl standing in front of Tayce T.'s house.	"Doesn't something smell good? Tayce T. lives in this house. She's an incredibly good cook. She just taught me the recipe for delicious Fried Shroom. You make it with a Mushroom. Someday, if I keep practicing, maybe I'll become a master chef." "Tayce T. just taught me how to make Spicy Soup! Hot stuff! Have you ever tried it? A fresh Fire Flower is the key to a good Spicy Soup. I just made it at home, but it nearly fried my taste buds off! Tayce T.'s is much yummier. I've got to keep practicing." "Did you hear? Tayce T.'s best Frying Pan was stolen! It was the work of Shy Guys! I'm a huge fan of Tayce T.'s. It really gets me steamed that they'd do such a thing! Please, Mario! Try to get her Frying Pan back!" "Ooh... Oh, my! Smells like Tayce T.'s baking a Cake! What a tantalizing aroma! The Cakes Tayce T. makes are beyond belief. I'd love to make one sometime. But you need Cake Mix to make a Cake, and it's really hard to find." "Maybe you know, Mario. People say that somewhere in the world is an ultimate Cookbook for master chefs. Supposedly, if you believe the rumors, it has recipes for unheard-of delicacies. Tayce T.'s been looking for that book for quite a while, but she hasn't found it. I don't know how you'd find it, but if you do, give it to her." "I heard Tayce T. increased her repertoire of recipes! I wish I had her skills! Of course, even she doesn't always know how a dish will turn out. When she uses a Mystery? ingredient, it's anybody's guess as to what will appear. Sometimes the result is good. And sometimes not..." "How many times has Bowser kidnapped Peach, anyway? It seems like every time you turn around, he's done it again! Maybe Bowser just wants to eat the cakes the princess bakes. Yeah, that must be it." "My wish was to become a good cook and to work as a chef at Princess Peach's Castle... Right now it doesn't look very likely...but I believe the castle will return one day, and everything will be fine. So I'm going to keep on practicing cooking! You have to chase your dreams!" "I tried to make Maple Super the other day, but it didn't go well at all. To make Maple Super, you need Maple Syrup and... Well, let's see... What was it? It's really a delicious dessert. I want to make it for my love! I guess I'll have to remember the recipe exactly. Either that or just guess... I'm not going to give up! I'm going to keep trying!" "I was just trying to bake a batch of Kooky Cookies. I'm going to give them to the object of my affection. One ingredient is Cake Mix. And the other is... You find out!♡ I'm going to bewitch my love with these cookies. He'll fall head over heels!" "I'm trying my hardest to make Kooky Cookies. I'm going to give them to the object of my affection. To make them, you need Cake Mix and... You just wait!♡ I'm going to bewitch my love with these cookies. He'll fall head over heels." "Because I've been practicing, I'm well on my way to becoming a better cook!♡ I heard that Princess Peach is a good cook, too. I hope the princess will be back soon. Of course she will! You're saving her, right? Then it's settled. The princess will definitely return soon. I'll be supporting you. Good luck!"	"She worships Tayce T. because she really loves to cook. She's usually right here. I guess she's kind of Tayce T.'s cooking apprentice right now. My mother also admires Tayce T. She always says that she wants to learn how to cook from her."
A blue Toad walking on the main road. Before Chapter 1 is cleared, scattered wood prevents Mario from going to the south part of Toad Town, and he stands by the wood and explains this to Mario.	"These building materials used to be stacked by the road, but they all came down when that earthquake hit. Unfortunately, it's impossible to go to the south side of town with all this scattered wood. Don't worry. We're restacking it as quickly as possible. I know it's inconvenient, but please bear with us while we get everything in order." "Toad Town Station is just south of here. The train there is the only way to reach Dry Dry Desert. You aren't thinking of going to the desert, are you, Mario? Be careful if you do..." "People around here think that there's a huge ghost mansion deep within Forever Forest. Full of Boos, people say. And get this: according to the rumors, there's even a cute princess-like ghost in there! People will say anything! How would they know if this ghost princess was cute?" "Yow! A big group of Shy Guys just ran off to the north! There's all sorts of trouble they could get into up there... At the post office...the shop... Look, Mario, would you mind going to check out the scene?" "So! The post office was robbed after all. Just as I expected! Ooh... Those rabble-rousers! There's a limit to how much mischief we'll put up with!" "Hey, Mario, good work getting that mailbag back. I'm sure glad you're on our team, Mario!" "Aaaah... Nothing like a day without hordes of galloping Shy Guys running about! Thanks for dealing with those mischief-makers, Mario." "If you're looking for any particular objects, you should ask Merluvlee of Shooting Star Summit to read your fortune. She's famous for the accuracy of her predictions."	"This Toad is diligent and very hard working. He has a great work ethic. I heard he has a bit of a crush on Merluvlee, who lives on Shooting Star Summit."
A yellow Toad walking on the main road.	"Dry Dry Desert is huge. Wherever you go, all you can see is sand. Many a wanderer has gotten lost, so travelers should use extreme caution. Oh, and you should avoid any whirlwinds you see. According to my sources, if you get close to a whirlwind, it'll blow you far away. Chances are, you'll get lost." "I just saw an odd thing: a gray Boo with a mustache. He seemed to be looking for someone. He was wandering all around here. According to my sources, there's a Boo Mansion deep within Forever Forest. Perhaps he came from there." "The recent invasion by these Shy Guys has everyone reeling. There's no end to their mischief. I just saw Shy Guys run over toward the station. What could they be up to now? Unless I miss my guess, it's bound to be something bad. Wouldn't you agree? You may be the only one with the strength to repel them." "According to my sources, Shy Guys come from the west. It looks like it's up to you to find their hideout and teach them a lesson." "Well, the Shy Guys are gone. Strangely enough, I feel kind of lonely when it's so quiet." "Minh T. was looking for you in the flower garden, Mario. Reports are sketchy, but I've heard that a flower-filled place called Flower Fields is in a world of trouble. Mario, you'd better go talk to Minh T.!" "According to my sources, a door leading to Flower Fields has appeared in Minh T.'s garden. I suppose Bowser's not content just spreading trouble in our fair kingdom. He's moved on to other worlds! Mario, is there nothing to be done?" "My sources tell me that deep inside that pipe over there, lie many hidden treasures. What kind of treasures? Inquiring Toads want to know!" "I have a hunch that very soon now, Princess Peach will come back to us. The castle and our friends will all come back safely and everything will be just like it used to be... I never ignore a hunch."	"This Toad is pretty smart. I wonder where he gets all of his information. There's a rumor that this is the Toad who writes the Toad Town Times. There's also a rumor that Luigi is the one who writes it. I wonder which rumor is true?"
A red Toad standing in the south of the main road.	"People say that there's a big, dangerous creature living deep inside that pipe over there. But when people tell you not to go in, it kind of makes you want to even more! Of course, you'll be all right if you carry lots of items. Probably..." "When you get lost in Forever Forest, you find yourself back at the beginning in an instant. I guess that's why they say it's almost impossible to find your way through there." "It seems like all the Shy Guys come from just west of here. I wish we could find out where they come from and get rid of them! Rapscallions!" "I'm sick of these Shy Guys stirring up so much trouble. Can you beat them up? Please?" "There are lots of rumors about that pipe over there. One is that huge monsters live there. Another one claims that the pipe somehow connects to many distant towns. They're only rumors, though. Who knows if they're true?" "Mario, you're really good at climbing down that pipe! You roll up like paper and spin on down! That's so cool!"	"This Toad is constantly running his mouth. When I'm with Gooma, he boasts about his pet a lot. He's a huge gossip. You can't believe everything he says."
A yellow Toad kid playing on the grass-covered platform in the northeast of the scene.	"When I grow up, I'm gonna learn to be a train conductor. Train conductors are so cool. Station stop! All aboard!" "Oh, hi, Mario. Y'know, I used to want to be a train conductor when I grow up, but.. I decided not to 'cause... I decided I wanna be a hero like you instead. I'm going to beat up the bad guys, then I'm going to save Princess Peach. Is it hard to do?" "It's Shy Guys, it's Shy Guys! Let's get 'em! ...Oh! Mario! Sorry, I was just practicing beating up pretend Shy Guys." "Now I've decided to become a ship captain. Because trains have to stay on the tracks, y'know. You can go anywhere on the sea! Ahoy! Full steam ahead!" "Oh, hi, Mario. Do you know... what do archaeologists do? I heard they travel around the world and look for treasures. Doesn't that sound like fun? Maybe I want to become an archaeologist now. Will the Stars make my wish come true, you think?" "Mario, I'm thinking of becoming a detective when I grow up. There's this really cool detective in this novel my mom's reading right now. I wanna be like him." "Oh, hi, Mario. Y'know, I've thought I wanted to be a lot of different things when I grow up. But I decided that I'm just gonna be myself. Although maybe I'll imitate you a little, if that's OK..."	"He always talks about what he wants to be when he grows up. He's constantly changing his goals. I guess that's natural. It's good to have a dream to chase, don't you think? I have a couple dreams. I'm living one of 'em right now! Who'd have thought I'd actually have an adventure with Mario?!"
A Bub-ulb with a pink flower in the southeast of the scene.	"P... Pppppppppppppppppppp..." "PUFFFFF! Well, hello there. My name is Bub-ulb. I came from Flower Fields, the wonderful land of flowers. I'd love to spread the wondrous flowers of Flower Fields all over your land! You like flowers, don't you? Of course you do. Who doesn't? For that reason I'll entrust this to your care." "That is a flower seed. If it's well cared for, a beautiful flower will bloom. These flowers are delicate... Only one with a loving heart can make them bloom in beauty. Please take good care of it, for beauty is fragile." "Most flowers don't speak, but they all listen. When you grow flowers, be sure to speak kindly to them." "It's a beautiful day, today. The sunshine is pouring down on us from the sky... It feels ever so nice. Now that I think about it, yesterday and the day before were also fine... Is it just my imagination, or does the weather never change in this town? Nah, I must be imagining things." "Either there's not enough sun, the people here are too loud, or it's boring because the place is too quiet. You may not know this, but it's natural for some flowers to complain all the time or flip-flop on issues. Who's to say that's wrong? There's a saying: 'The soil is always browner on the other side.'" "At times, I feel homesick for my home, lovely Flower Fields. Back there, there are beautiful and unique flowers as far as the eye can see. You really should journey there someday to enrich yourself." "The wonderful flowers of Flower Fields are grown in rich earth with pure spring water and warm sunshine. There are so many of them that when they all talk at once, it gets rather loud." "I heard you beat up the evil Huff N. Puff, who had brought darkness to Flower Fields. Thanks for saving my hometown, from the bottom of my roots." "The people in the town say that you are going to save a person called Princess Peach. I don't even know who she is, but best of luck anyway."	"It's a flower. I guess that's pretty obvious... It doesn't seem to move like an ordinary flower, though." "Oh! A Bub-ulb. Talking flowers seem weird... Didn't I hear that Bub-ulbs live in Flower Fields?"
A green Toad standing next to the Odd House.	"Mario, Mario, Mario. Have you ever met Merluvlee of Shooting Star Summit? That lady... She's so lovely... and mysterious... Oh, I'm crazy for her!♡ I heard that her hobby is cultivating bonsai trees. Maybe I should try that, too... By the way, did you know that Merluvlee has a twin sister? Her sister must be really gorgeous and charming, too." "Mario, Mario, Mario. Have you ever met Tayce T.? She lives in a house just over there. She always cooks great dishes for the townspeople. I heard that when Tayce T. used to live in the Dojo, a powerful Goomba teacher was training The Master. Tayce T. learned to cook from the Goomba teacher's wife. What? You don't know why Tayce T. lived in the Dojo? The Master and Tayce T. are brother and sister. Everybody knows that!" "Mario, Mario, Mario. Have you ever met the wise Toad, Russ T.? He has more books than you could shake a shroom at! People say that some books are very old and rare. I also heard that Kolorado, that explorer, sometimes uses those books to do research. But, I heard that Kolorado doesn't treat the books with care, and Russ T. is secretly pretty mad about it." "Mario, Mario, Mario. Have you ever met the postmaster? I just had lunch with him at the restaurant at the port. He told me that the postman who just started working for them is always making mistakes. He said he's pretty worried. But do you know what? He didn't look worried. He was smiling when he said it! He must be happy that he's finally found a successor to take over his job. Maybe he can retire soon." "Mario, Mario, Mario. Have you ever met The Master of the Dojo? I used to want to learn at the Dojo, so I went over there once. Want to hear what he said? 'Come again after cultivating yourself more ...cough...'" "Mario, Mario, Mario. Have you ever met the wizard, Merlon? I went to him to ask what I could do to 'cultivate myself.' And Merluvlee was there! Merlon's her grandpa, of course. I was so lucky...and happy... My heart started beating a mile a minute... She said 'hello' to me. ...Tee hee!♡" "Mario, Mario, Mario. Have you ever met the lovely Princess Peach? ...Well, of course you have. What a silly question! Sometimes I think that it would be pretty nice just to sit and gaze at the princess all day long. Is it just me? Have you ever felt that way?"	"This Toad can't keep his mouth shut. He's an incurable gossip. I have to wonder what he says behind our backs... To be honest, I'd love to find out."

Train station scene

Character	Quotes	Goombario's Tattle
A red Toad near the Li'l Oink farm.	"I love Li'l-Oinks! Love 'em! You... You want to learn about 'em?" "Li'l-Oinks are timid and mysterious creatures that hatch from eggs. They spook easily, and will run away if you approach them. Observe them from out here. There are many breeds of Li'l-Oinks. They're very easy to tell apart. White ones, black ones... even gold and silver ones! If you're curious about the breed of a newborn Li'l-Oink, come over to talk to me. I wish the world were full of Li'l-Oinks! That would be grand!" "Oh, OK... If you want to hear about the different types of Li'l Oinks, just ask, OK?" "Ha... Li'l-Oinks are so cute! Aren't they the most adorable things you've ever seen?" "Oh, wow! It's a Silver Li'l-Oink! Look at its silver hide! Glittering in the sunshine... What a gorgeous creature!" "Whoopee!! It's a Gold Li'l-Oink! Look at its golden hide! It glows like a treasure of ancient times!" "Oh, it's a Black Li'l-Oink! They're known to be wild!" "Oh, it's a White Li'l-Oink! So pale and dainty!" "Oh, it's a Pink Li'l-Oink! Such coloring!" "Oh, it's a Tiger Li'l-Oink! Look at those stripes!" "Oh, it's a Shroom Li'l-Oink! They're the cutest!" "Oh, it's a Flower Li'l-Oink! Nice floral design!" "Oh, it's a Star Li'l-Oink! The stars...so mystical!" "Oh, it's a Question Mark Li'l-Oink! How weird... Uh, I mean how int... interesting."	"This Toad loves Li'l-Oinks. I always see him near Li'l-Oink Farm. He keeps an eye on the Li'l-Oinks from outside the fence. Obviously, he really likes 'em."
A Toad train conductor in a black uniform with white dots.	"Howdy, Mario. This train is bound for Mt. Rugged. Are you getting on?" "The train is about to depart. Please board quickly." "We hope to see you again!" "Toad Town! Toad Town!" "There's still some time before the next departure. Come back in a bit." "I'm ruined... Done for! A huge rock is blocking the train tracks! When Peach's Castle was uprooted, one of the boulders from that stack rolled off and landed here. What bad luck! If we can't do something about that boulder, I can't make my run to Mt. Rugged!" "Oh, thank you, Mario!! The train's back on track! All aboard!! This train is bound for Mt. Rugged. Are you coming, Mario?" "What'll I do... I'm ruined! There's no hope for me! We can't get the train moving because of the pesky Shy Guy on the tracks. I told him to scram, but he won't listen to me, and he won't move at all. What am I gonna do?" "Oh, thank you, Mario!! We're rolling now! All aboard!! Are you coming along?"	"He's the station master of Dry Dry Railroad in Toad Town. The motto of Dry Dry Railroad is, 'We are generous, polite and safe.' Yeah, that's catchy!"
A blue Toad near the train station.	"I love trains, don't you? I love to come here and watch it come and go, but it doesn't seem to move at all now. It's really a lot more fun to watch when it's moving. The problem must be that gigantic rock on the tracks." "You're the best, Mario! It's nice to see the train up and running once again. It really wasn't a whole lot of fun watching it just sit there." "I overheard someone saying that there's been a Boo sighting at the edge of Forever Forest. Boos never come to Toad Town. Most unusual... By the way, Mario, did you know that this here blue pole is a road sign? There are signs all over Toad Town, so check them well. Road signs could even lead you to Forever Forest." "That Shy Guy on the tracks has stopped the train schedule again. This is no good. Can you scare him off?" "The sound of the wheels when the train is running... Psshhh! The loud hissing... And the WHOOO-WHOOOOOOO! Just listening to trains makes me feel at peace. I want the train to keep on running today, tomorrow, the next day... That's my wish, all right." "I guess it's sort of odd that this train only goes between Toad Town and Mt. Rugged. Maybe they ought to expand to some other areas." "I like watching the train from here rather than actually getting on it. If I get on it, I won't be able to see the train." "I get all excited when I hear the train chugging along and watch the smoke puffing. I wish that someday, in a faraway land, I'll find someone who loves trains as much as I do." "So! I hear you're off to fight Bowser. Princess Peach and everyone in the castle will finally come back, won't they? Mario... when peace returns here, I want to tell you something, OK?"	"This Toad never seems to leave the station. He loves trains, so he makes excuses to travel all over. When he's not on one of his trips, he watches the trains at the station. Did I mention he loves trains?"
A green Toad near the train station.	"Ever been to Dry Dry Desert? It's a really scary place. I've seen packs of cactus monsters, thieves who prey on travelers' coins, and even whirlwinds! It's a lot safer to stick to the path so you don't get lost. It goes in a direct line from Mt. Rugged to Dry Dry Outpost." "Look at this idiot... Playing on the train tracks? How dumb are these Shy Guys? What a nuisance... I mean, Shy Guys are known for being aggravating, but this is ridiculous." "Shy Guys always play pranks, but they never seemed so wicked before this. You don't think that Bowser could have something to do with this, do you?" "A lot of people claim that hidden treasure is spread all over Dry Dry Desert. If you get to know the area pretty well, it might not be a bad idea to check around a bit and try to find some. As for me, I'm too scared of getting lost out in that heat. I just stick to the path and go right to Dry Dry Outpost." "The people in Dry Dry Outpost look totally different from us Toad Towners, don't they? Well, variety is the spice of life, you know. I love that town... I'd go there all the time if the desert weren't so dangerous." "Mario, I really admire the fact that you're so well traveled. If I had one-eighth of your strength and courage, I think I'd travel the world having adventures, too." "Best of luck, Mario! You're the only hope for Princess Peach and the other captives of that evil Bowser. You can do it! Here we go, Mari-o, woo woo! Here we go, Mari-o, woo woo!"	"He's just an average Toad. He apparently knows a lot about Dry Dry Desert. He goes there a lot. For work...? Oh, I don't know."
A purple Toad girl near the train station.	"Mario, you do keep a good supply of items on hand, don't you? If you get attacked when you have nothing, you'll be in a pretty tight fix, huh? My advice is, whenever you're going on a long journey, you should stop by a shop and load up with supplies." "That's just great. The train can't move because a Shy Guy is on the track. Say, Mario... Any chance you could do something about that guy?" "Aw, thanks, Mario! The train's back in business!" "Say, Mario, you do always carry items when you travel, don't you? Don't be overconfident. You never know when you might get caught off guard." "You know, if you're out in the field and need an item, there may not be a shop around. You should always be prepared for the worst. They have lots of good stuff at the shops here in Toad Town..."	"She's a very caring Toad. Just by the way she talks, I get the sense that she's generous and carefree."
Three pink-spotted Toad girls found in front of the train station. Absent after Mario arrives at Dry Dry Outpost.	(Left:) "We can't work because Peach's Castle flew away. Oh, well! I guess there's nothing to be done! The girls and I always wanted to go on a long trip. How lucky for us!♡" (Middle:) "At first, I said let's not go because there's so much trouble going on. But... Eventually I came around!♡ We're ready to roll! But now the train can't move. Great." (Right:) "Our first stop was going to be the desert town. I wish we could go! Right now!" (Left:) "We're finally departing. On the train, girls!" (Middle:) "Do you girls have all your bags and everything? I hope I didn't forget anything. I bet I did, though." (Right:) "Okay, okay. Let's go to Mt. Rugged! Except... Let me just check my bags one more time real quick."	(Left:) "This Toad is one of the castle maids. Seeing as the castle has up and disappeared, I guess they've decided to take a holiday. Traveling does have a way of refreshing the body and mind." (Middle:) "This Toad is one of the castle maids. They're all traveling together. They're quite good friends. I've never seen 'em apart!" (Right:) "This Toad is one of the castle maids. She's always been very curious. I wonder what kind of trip they're taking. It's definitely not going to be as difficult as our journey, but I'm kind of curious."

Playroom

Character	Quotes	Goombario's Tattle
A red Toad at the reception desk of the Playroom.	"Hello there, Mario! Welcome to the Playroom! To play here, you need a Member Credit. The kind of game you can play depends on the kind of Member Credit you have." "Hello there, Mario! Are you enjoying the game? Did you know there's another game in this Playroom? If you get a Gold Credit, you can play the other one, too." "Cool! You have a Silver Credit. In that case, I'll make a pipe appear that will lead down to the Jump Attack floor." "Cool! You have a Gold Credit. In that case, I'll make a pipe appear that will lead down to the Smash Attack floor." "Cool! You have a Gold Credit. In that case, I'll make a pipe appear that will lead down to both the Jump Attack and Smash Attack floors." "Please enjoy the game." "Please enjoy the games."	"He's the receptionist Toad for the Playroom. He'll tell you what games there are to play."
A green Toad walking around in the Playroom.	"Y'know, I haven't seen that old Koopa Troopa lately. He came here often, but he always lost a bundle." "It was never fun when that old Koopa Troopa lost. He'd blame it on everyone but himself then raise a big stink. Phew! It was a crazy scene." "Hey, are you having a good time here at the Playroom, Mario? I heard the 9-Blocks Option in Jump Attack is really hard to clear successfully. Maybe I'll have better odds playing the 5-Blocks Option." "Hey, Mario! So you come here, too. Having a good time? Smash Attack is pretty hard. I've never cleared it before. Have you?"	"He seems to be a customer at the Playroom. I bet he comes here all the time."
A blue Toad walking around in the Playroom.	"I'm winning big, baby!" "Grrr... I was so close today!" "I won a little today. Good luck, Mario." "Ugh. Double ugh. Talk about rotten luck..."	"He seems to come to the Playroom often. He's probably one of their best customers."
A red Toad in the room for Jump Attack.	"Greetings, my good man! This is the floor for Jump Attack. Gimme a second, and I'll explain the rules for you. [...] The rules are written on that board over there. I think you'll catch on quickly once you start playing. Anyway, you might as well try it at least once. You need ten coins to play. How about it? Wanna try?" "Welcome! You need ten coins to play. How about it? Wanna try?" "Try to hit five/seven/nine blocks. Get ready to... JUMP... ATTACK!!!" "Whatever suits you. Come again sometime! See you." "Oops... Bummer! Game over. Too bad. Better luck next time." "...Mario, you don't have ten coins. You can't play the game without enough coins."	"This Toad both explains and judges the Playroom games. This game is Jump Attack."
A red Toad in the room for Smash Attack.	"Hello, Mario! This is the floor for Smash Attack. Let me explain the rules to you, OK? [...] You need ten coins to play. Would you like to try?" "Welcome to Smash Attack! You need ten coins to play. Like to give it a try?" "Ready to get ten Peach Panels? Get set to... SMASH... ATTACK!!!" "Another time, perhaps." "No more time! Too bad. Please come again." "...Mario, you don't have ten coins. Please bring more money with you next time."	"This Toad both explains and judges the Playroom games. This game is Smash Attack."

Southwestern scene

Besides the characters listed below, the Great Gossip Trio and the Rangers are also found here.

Character	Quotes	Goombario's Tattle
A green Toad near the signpost at the entrance of the scene.	"If you want to get to Dry Dry Desert, take the train from Toad Town Station. You dig?" "If you go to the west, you'll reach the port. If you want to go to Forever Forest, head east. Got it?" "I'm positive that the Shy Guys are coming from somewhere in Toad Town. But where... Where could they be hiding around here? Unless I miss my guess, they must be in a house. Dig me?" "Hey, Mario. About Rowf's Badge Shop... I've heard it said that there are lots of Badges there. Might be a good idea to go there often, you dig me?"	"I think this Toad is a guide. He wants to be a Tour Conductor, whatever that is. He's also interested in unique shops and items."
A blue Toad walking on the path at the center of the scene.	"By the by, Mario, if you can't hold any more items, you should leave them at the shop. You can pick the items up again at any shop in the world, so it's a useful system." "Eek! Mario! Some Shy Guys just ran into the shop over there! There's no way they're gonna do anything good in there! Get 'em! Please!" "I tried to chase the Shy Guys, but I fell and lost their trail. I was real busy holding my toe and shrieking, but I think maybe they went to the port." "If you get tired, you really ought to rest at a Toad House. A good nap is the best medicine. Maybe you should hit the Save Block after you rest, too. Just to be safe." "If you're going to travel far, you really should get healthy at a Toad House first. Oh, and you should stop by a shop and get some items. And brush your teeth. Maybe comb your mustache. Don't forget to save, too." "Hey there, Mario! Did you recently go some place tropical or something? You look like you came back with a little tan. I didn't think you could possibly look any cooler, but you do." "Mario, aren't you tired at all? Adventuring must take its toll. Try to relax while you're here in Toad Town, OK?" "The Stars used to make wishes come true for the citizens of Mushroom Kingdom. Supposedly, they only grant good wishes, but who's to say which wishes are good?" "I know this wish is a good one. I wish the princess and everyone else will come back safely. I wish, I wish, I wish! Good luck, Mario!"	"He talks a lot, this guy. Say, since I travel with you, do you think I'll be famous, too? I wonder if there's any gossip about me yet."
A blue Toad near the houses in the north of the scene.	"I've heard a rumor about this great big hidden ruin somewhere in Dry Dry Desert, but I don't believe it. Well, I've never seen it. Once I see it with my own eyes, then I'll believe it." "I've heard a rumor about this dark, scary Boo Mansion deep in Forever Forest... I don't believe it. Well, nobody's ever seen it. It must be a lie." "I've heard a rumor that Shy Guys are hiding in somebody's house in Toad Town. Here! Shy Guys in Toad Town!? What rubbish! I think that people would notice a huge group of Shy Guys living in one of the houses in the neighborhood. There's no way that's true." "What!? The Shy Guys were hiding in that house over there?!