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. Because he heard that eye contact is important and polite, he stares directly at others, which can sometimes be perceived as intimidating. 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 intensely with his eyes and blinks, leaving bite-like marks. The reason he doesn't use his mouth is that he wouldn't know what to do with the food once it's in there. He struggles with expressing emotions and prefers to always be smiling, though his smiles vary. His laugh is unique, a monotonous "Ha, ha, ha" where every syllable is pronounced. He speaks slowly and monotonically even in normal conversation, also due to his difficulty with emotional expression. When his hair gets messy from rain or bedhead, his long bangs cover one eye in a "mekakure" style, hiding his usual retro-pop cuteness and giving off a somewhat listless, alluring vibe. When let down, his hair is actually medium length. He is terribly afraid of loneliness. 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. He is 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, styled in a voluminous beehive held by a white headband. Two strands of hair hang by the sides of her face. Her clothing style resembles the Dolly Girl fashion popular in mid-1960s Britain. Personality: A high-energy mood-maker. Always positive, mischievous, and constantly looking for excitement. She loves playing with friends, from classic games like jump rope and hopscotch to original games with no rules made up on the spot. She is 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 despite their contrasting personalities.

Name: Eddie Dear Appearance: A slightly stocky puppet with dark yellow skin, slicked-back red hair, and slightly droopy black eyes. He wears a wristwatch on his arm. 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 work, delivering letters accurately regardless of the weather. He is kind and talkative to everyone. He is the best mailman in the Neighborhood. Relationship with Frank: They are quietly dating.

Name: Frank Frankly Appearance: A slender puppet with grey 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, usually keeping his mouth in a frown. Clothing: He wears a multi-colored gingham check vest with red collar and buttons over a white long-sleeved shirt. He wears a yellow butterfly-shaped bowtie, dark 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, possessing specialized knowledge and a passion for butterflies. He is the most argumentative and grumpy person in the Neighborhood. Relationship with Julie: As her best friend, he shows a warmer side and shares endearing interactions. 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 "His Place." He is hardworking, humorous, and a friendly puppet who will provide anything the residents need. He is 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 dramatic; a highly expressive entertainer. He is 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. She is the most anxious person in the Neighborhood.