Characters

	Mario is the main hero of the game. He and his brother Luigi are taken from their home in the real world, and sent to this world, in order to save the Princess Peach. He begins as a very small person in this world, but soon will get power to aid him.
	When Mario grabs a Mushroom, he will grow to a size that is more formitable to his enemies. He is double his original size, and now takes two hits to KO.
	When Mario grabs a Fire Flower, he will be able to shoot fireballs at the oncoming enemies. He retains his large stature, and continues to takes two hits to KO.

Luigi is the second main hero of the game. He and his brother Mario are taken from their home in the real world, and sent to this world, in order to save the Princess Peach. He begins as a very small person in this world, but soon will get power to aid him. Luigi is the second players character, and in the original NES release he could only be played when Mario dies.
When Luigi grabs a Mushroom, he will grow to a size that is more formitable to his enemies. He is double his original size, and now takes two hits to KO.
When Luigi grabs a Fire Flower, he will be able to shoot fireballs at the oncoming enemies. He retains his large stature, and continues to takes two hits to KO.

Toad is one of the citizens being held in the castles at the end of each level. He is friends with the princess, and had sent off to find her. He and his friends were then captured, and held captive in these fortresses. It is now up to Mario and Luigi to save them in their quest to find the princess.

Peach is the Princess of the Mushroom Kingdom. She was kidnapped by Bowser, when he took over the land. She had and her toad citizens are now being held in Bowser's dungeons. She managed to send a messenger to find help, and luckily Mario and Luigi were found.