"My name's Goombella. I'm a junior at the University of Goom. Nice to meet ya!"
—Goombella, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door
Goombella is a major character in Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, and its Nintendo Switch remake. Goombella is a smart and sassy but friendly Goomba and the first companion to join Mario on his quest. She provides tattle information to Mario about his location or the character who stands in front of him throughout his journey.