Polokus - He is the spirit of the world, the creator of all there is and will be... (Well, in  Rayman's world anyway...) His power is such that dreams can become reality... A long time ago he went away from this world, and only by reuniting the four magical masks can he be brought back...

Ly - She is a fairy, and she is Rayman's best friend. She may look sweet and delicate and fragile, but there's more to her than what you see on the outside. In the start of the game, when Rayman is powerless, she gives him a Sliver Lum to refuel his fire. 

The Teensies - Old, absent-minded and playing a really interesting part in Rayman2, these little blue guys will open the Hall of Doors for you to access other realms and worlds. Of course, they'll usually lead you into a five minute debate over who's their King first...

The People

Globox - Another of Rayman's best friends. He is very quiet, and very shy. His specialty is doing the rain dance to make it rain.

With the aid of his mate Uglette, he has produced a prodigious family - more than 650 children at last count!

Clark - Uh... well, what is he, anyway? The pirates refer to him as a giant eggplant. To Rayman and friends, he's a giant wrecking machine. With one mighty blow Clark can bash down walls, send an entire regiment of pirates flying, etc. His only problem is that he's got a somewhat sensitive stomach. In the Menhir Hills level, you need to get him a Life Potion.

Carmen the Whale - She appears to Rayman in the Whale Bay level, where she is being pursued by both piranhas and pirates; The piranhas for her air bubbles, the pirates for her blubber... 

Murfy - Everyone calls him the "Flying Encyclopedia". His knowledge of the world is great, and he gives Rayman many hints and advices along the way. Globox's children adore him - They use him as the ball when they play "Piggy in the Middle"!

Ssssssam - This young and spirited water serpent helps the inhabitants of the Marshes of Awakening to get across by allowing himself to be used as a speedboat while they ski along behind...