Mario Mario is a short, stocky Italian plumber who inhabits the Mushroom Kingdom with his younger but taller twin brother, Luigi. He is the Kingdom's most famous hero and is primarily charged with saving Princess Peach Toadstool from the clutches of King Bowser Koopa and his army. He also enjoys many other activities besides adventuring, such as racing and sporting with his friends and enemies. He is distinguished by his large, round nose, black bumpy mustache, blue eyes, and brown hair with back locks and a sprout-shaped cowlick on the top of his head. He wears a long-sleeved red shirt, a pair of blue overalls with yellow buttons, brown shoes, white gloves, and a red cap with a red "M" printed on a white circle. Mario's voice is characterized by broken English with a heavy Italian accent and him often referring to himself in the third person as illeism. He is generally kind, merry, playful, encouraging, courageous, and headstrong, and is also eager and cocky on certain occasions, usually during competitions. He finds fun in his adventures, while still being able to take things seriously when appropriate. He loves food, so much so that he can be a bit gluttonous and slobbish. He is also quite persistent, plucky, assertive, and fearless. However, this can lead him to be a bit hot-headed and reckless at times. Despite gaining celebrity status for his countless adventures, he remains just as humble and loyal to friends and family as he was when he was merely an average blue-collar worker. Mario's primary ability is his leaping, which he relies on to navigate platforms, defeat foes, and avoid hazards. He can gain extra powers and abilities with a plethora of items, such as the Super Mushroom, the Fire Flower, and the Super Star. He is also extremely agile—capable of several acrobatic maneuvers—and has enhanced strength, as he can carry objects much larger than himself. He has the ability to conjure fire with a technique known as the Firebrand, taught by the Firebrand genie in the Fire Palace. Age: 25 Height: 5'1" (155 cm) Weight: 70 kg (154 lbs.) Likes: Color Red, spaghetti, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, edible chrysanthemums, food in general, go-karting, Golf, Tennis, Kid Icarus, unusual animals, opera music, new-wave Europop music, saxophone, All Night Nippon Dislikes: Poison Mushrooms, missing diner, Bowser Mario was born in the Mushroom Kingdom and later grew up in New Donk City in the Metro Kingdom, where he explored quite a few jobs. He started as a carpenter but quit after rescuing the mayor from a giant ape and dealing with all the dangerous hazards on-site. Later, he and Luigi worked at a cement factory, leaving because of their overly strict boss. They then tried demolition work but walked away due to Foreman Spike’s constant belittling and sabotage. Finally, the brothers became plumbers, which they've stuck with. One day, while clearing sewer creatures from the pipes, they noticed the creatures were more bizarre and aggressive. Suddenly, a hysterical mushroom man popped out from the pipes—who they vaguely remembered—alerting them of a plight back in the Mushroom Kingdom. The Turtle Tribe had invaded, their king using powerful magic to transform all the Mushroom People into inanimate objects such as rocks, bricks, and even horsetails, thus spelling the kingdom's downfall. Only Princess Toadstool can undo the spell and restore her people to life, but she and the Mushroom retainers are being held captive by King Koopa himself. Without hesitation, Mario set out to the thick of it with Luigi reluctantly in tow, kicking off their very first adventure.