Toad

Toad is a recurring character and species in the Super Mario series. They are the citizens of the Mushroom Kingdom and faithful understudies of Princess Peach. They will often assist Mario on his adventures to stop the evil Bowser, although most of them show cowardice in the heat of danger.

In Super Mario 64, Bowser traps the Toads into the castle walls, and only a few Toads appear in the rooms to assist Mario. Three Toads will grant Mario a star for talking to them, having hidden them from Bowser's clutches.