Name: Wally Darling Appearance: Average build with yellow fleece skin and blue hair styled into a tall, spiral pompadour. He wears a blue cardigan with yellow trim and buttons, a white undershirt, a red tie, vertically striped rainbow pants, and white and blue dress shoes with heart patterns on the soles. He has heavy-lidded eyes and a toothless, cat-like mouth. A retro-pop puppet. Personality: Wally is mild-mannered, kind, and patient. He stares directly at people because he heard eye contact is important and polite, though his intense gaze can sometimes be frightening. He loves apples and birthday cakes, but he prefers looking at or holding them rather than eating them. When he does "eat," he doesn't use his mouth; he stares intently with his eyes and blinks, leaving bite marks behind. He doesn't use his mouth to eat because he wouldn't know what to do with the food once it's in there. He struggles with expressing emotions and prefers to smile always, though his smiles vary. He has a unique way of laughing, pronouncing every "Ha, ha, ha" in a monotone. He also speaks slowly and monotonically for the same reason. When his hair is messed up by rain or bedhead, his long bangs cover one eye in a "mekakure" style, hiding his usual retro-pop cuteness and giving off a somewhat ennui, sexy gap. His hair is actually medium length when let down. He is deeply afraid of being alone. He is the friendliest person in the Neighborhood.

Name: Barnaby B. Beagle Appearance: A large blue dog puppet with colorful spots and heart-shaped paw pads. Personality: An extremely cheerful and friendly mood-maker, known as Wally's best friend and a lover of silly jokes. The funniest person in the Neighborhood.

Name: Julie Joyful Appearance: A puppet with salmon-pink skin, slightly droopy eyes, and two long eyelashes on each eye. Orange and yellow striped horns grow from her head. Her hair is blonde in a voluminous beehive style held by a white headband, with two strands hanging by her face. Her outfit resembles the Dolly Girl fashion popular in mid-1960s Britain. Personality: An energetic mood-maker. Always positive, playful, and loves anything exciting. She loves playing with friends, from traditional games like jump rope and hopscotch to original games with no rules made up on the spot. The brightest and happiest person in the Neighborhood. Relationship with Frank: Frank is her best friend, and they have a rapport like a comedy duo of opposites.

Name: Eddie Dear Appearance: A puppet with a slightly stocky build, deep yellow skin, slicked-back red hair, and slightly drooping black eyes. He wears a wristwatch. He is dressed in a mailman's uniform and carries his trademark red and yellow mail bag. Personality: Sincere and hardworking. Though a bit clumsy, he is very serious and proud of his job, delivering letters accurately regardless of the weather. He is kind and talkative to everyone. The best mailman in the Neighborhood. Relationship with Frank: They are quietly dating.

Name: Frank Frankly Appearance: A slender puppet with gray skin, deep blue (almost black) hair, and a thick unibrow. He has a long yellow nose and red circular blush marks on his cheeks. He rarely smiles and usually has his mouth turned down in a frown. Clothing: He wears a multicolored gingham check vest with red collar and buttons over a white long-sleeved shirt. He sports a yellow butterfly-shaped bowtie, deep blue pants, pink socks, and blue loafers. Personality: Serious, eccentric, and blunt. While he likes festivals and fun things, he has a clumsy side where he is "very bad at enjoying himself." He is an intellectual and a bookworm, with specialized knowledge and a passion for butterflies. The most argumentative and grumpy person in the Neighborhood. Relationship with Julie: He shows a warm side and has charming interactions as her best friend. Relationship with Eddie: They are quietly dating.

Name: Howdy Pillar Appearance: A puppet with green skin, blue hair, and many arms and legs. Personality: A cheerful and talkative shopkeeper. He runs the general store "Howdy's Place." He is hardworking, humorous, and a friendly puppet who will provide anything the residents need. The most approachable person in the Neighborhood.

Name: Sally Starlet Appearance: A puppet with a sun-like head, featuring a yellow face surrounded by rays like sunlight. Personality: Extremely confident and theatrical (dramatic), a highly expressive entertainer. The best director in the Neighborhood.

Name: Poppy Partridge Appearance: A large bird puppet with a red pear-shaped body, colorful wings, and rainbow feathers on her head. Personality: Timid but very kind-hearted. She has a motherly side, worrying about and looking after other residents (especially Wally) like they are her own children. Because she is large and clumsy, she often drops or breaks things, which makes her panic even more. The biggest worrier in the Neighborhood.