Here's a link to many of the character news items for the heros and villians of the second episode of Star Wars. They're updated automatically as news happens, and we're out hunting down the best and most reliable news and information we can get. Enjoy!

NOTE!! - The first half of this listing contains names that Lucasfilm has publicly acknowledged and characters known to appear in Episode II. There are a few possibly, very minor spoilers in some of the text items, so be careful. There are big spoilers on down in the second half of the page.

This listing was assembled with the help of Sith Interceptor, Tiernan, and Hoedaack from the Jedi Council Forum.

Aayla Secura - Jedi Padawan, Twi'lek
Actor: Amy Allen
A blue Twi'lek and Jedi Padawan, seen in the Dark Horse comics.
Click here for news articles

Achk Med-Beq - Republic Pilot
Actor: Ahmed Best
Ahmed Best (Jar Jar) plays a patron at a nightclub.
Click here for all news articles

Adi Gallia - Jedi Master
Actor: Unknown
Jedi Council member Adi Gallia returns for action in Episode II.
Click here for news articles

Anakin Skywalker - Jedi Apprentice
Actor: Hayden Christensen
Anakin is now 19 and is still the Padawan of Obi-Wan Kenobi. In Episode II he is assigned to protect Padme from potential assasinations and accompanies her across the galaxy.
Click here for most recent articles
Click here for all news articles
Pictures -
image
image
image
image
image

Aqualish - Species
Previously seen in the classic trilogy (like Walarus Man), this race makes an appearance in Episode II as well.
Click here for news articles

Ask Aak - Malastarian Senator
Actor: Unknown, probably Anthony Phelan
A loyal Republic senator. Masked, radio controlled character.
Click here for news articles

Aurra Sing - Bounty Hunter
Actor: ?
Lucasfilm stated we'd see Aurra Sing in Episode II, but we still await confirmation.
Click here for recent articles
Click here for all news articles

Ayy Vida - Twi'lek
Actor: Unknown
A Female Twi'lek seen in the Coruscant nightclub.
Click here for news articles

Bail Organa - Viceroy and First Chairman of Alderaan
Actor: Jimmy Smits
Bail Organa, Princess Leia's adopted father, will make a brief appearance in Episode II with more screen time in Episode III.
Click here for news articles

Barriss Offee - Jedi Padawan
Actor: Nalini Krishan
Another Jedi in Episode II, Padawan of Luminari Unduli.
Click here for news articles
Click here for news articles
Photo - image

Beru Whitesun - Owen's girlfriend
Actor: Bonnie Piesse
Beru Whitesun eventually marries Owen Lars and becomes Luke's aunt in A New Hope. We see the younger version of her in this film. She and Owen are possibly boyfriend/girlfriend in the story.
Click here for news articles

Boba Fett - "Son" of Jango Fett, First Clone
Actor: Daniel Logan
We discover that Boba Fett is actually a clone of Jango Fett - the first of many. This 12-yr old boy eventually becomes the bounty hunter and Sarlaac food we love from the classic trilogy, but he already displays his fighting spirit in Episode II. He is a gift from Count Dooku to Jango Fett.
Click here for recent articles
Click here for all news articles
Picture -
image
image

Bultar Swan - Jedi
Actor: Unknown
A Female Jedi that fights in the arena.
Click here for news articles

C-3PO - Cyborg Relations Droid built by Anakin in TPM
Actor: Anthony Daniels
We catch up with C-3PO again on Tatooine, still owned by Shmi. C-3PO finally gets a new exterior, but it is battered and dirty. Still a ways to go before the golden version!
Click here for most recent articles
Click here for all news articles
Click here for more articles
Pictures -
image
image
image
image
image

Captain Ambu Fett - Clone Captain
Actor: Bodie 'Tihoi' Taylor
This warrior is from another batch of clones we meet in Episode II. They are possibly one of the good guys.
Click here for recent articles
Click here for all news articles

Captain Typho - Senator Padme's Bodyguard
Actor: Jay Laga'aia
Typho replaces Captain Panaka as Padme's bodyguard in Episode II.
Click here for news articles
Picture - image

Cliegg Lars - Tatooine Farmer/Business Man
Actor: Jack Thompson
Cliegg Lars marries Shmi and becomes Anakin's new stepfather in Episode II. He is a business man on Tatooine.
Click here for news articles

Clone Trooper - Republic Constructed Trooper
Why fight on the front lines when you can have a clone do it for you? Clone Troopers make up the Republic fighting force for the Clone Wars (and eventually the stormtroopers). Each fully trained clone soldier represents a considerable investment. Injured or isolated men are retrieved whenever possible. A clone trooper's full combat armour is the basis of an integrated system in which the gunships are vital links. Individual troopers can receive command signals and relay status signals via this system. Troops also share tactical video from their helmet visors, with multi-spectral imaging that penetrates smoke, fog, and the airborne soil of the most explosive battle zones. The airtight and thermally regulated body glove is impervious to germ and chemical agents, and provides protection in space and hostile atmospheres. The armor's heat resistance allows troopers to stride through the searing interfaces of theatre shields like lifeless Battle Droids, as well as deflecting glancing blaster shots and damping direct hits enough to improve survival. The full armor worn by vehicle crews restricts movement (uniform suppliers were given no time before the Battle of Genosis to design modifications that reduced covering on limbs and torso).
Click here for recent Clonetrooper articles
Click here for all news articles

Clone Children
Actor: Various
We see clone children being trained in the art of war on Kamino. Young Boba Fett is part of the lot.
Click here for news articles

Commerce Guild - A New Faction in Episode II
This is a new faction in Episode II like the Trade Federation and is a member of the Corporate Alliance.
Click here for news articles

Cordé - Senator Padme's Handmaiden
Actor: Veronica Segura
A handmaiden and bodyguard for Padme as she faces assasination on Coruscant.
Click here for news articles

Corporate Alliance - Political Commerce Movement
The Corporate Alliance is made up of a group of corporations that have made a political and business alliance. It includes the Trade Federation, the Commerce Guild, and more.
Click here for news articles

Count Dooku - Aka Lord Tyranus, Charismatic Separist,Ex-Jedi Lost Twenty
Actor: Christopher Lee
Count Dooku is a "charismatic separatist". He is one of a group of Jedi known as the "Lost Twenty" who left the order in search of other pursuits. He is in league with Sidious and holds the leash of Jango Fett.
Click here for recent articles
Click here for all news articles
Pictures -
image
image

Dar Wac - Chancellor Palpatine's Aide
Rodian, same as Greedo.
Click here for news articles

Darth Tyranus - Darth Sidious' Apprentice
Actor: Christopher Lee
See Count Dooku for more details.
Click here for news articles

Darth Sidious - Aka Palpatine, Sith Master
Actor: Ian McDiarmid
See also Supreme Chancellor Palpatine.
Click here for recent articles
Click here for all news articles

Depa Billaba - Jedi Master
Actor: Unknown
Jedi Council member Depa Billiba returns for action in Episode II.
Click here for news articles

Dexter Jettster - Ex-Mercenary, Diner Owner, CGI Character
Actor: Ronald Falk
Dexter owns a diner on Coruscant named "Dex's Diner". Some of the action and intrigue happens there.
Click here for news articles

Dormé - Senator Padme's Handmaiden
Actor: Rose Byrne
A handmaiden and bodyguard for Padme.
Click here for news articles

Dugs
The Dugs, like Sebulba, make an appearance in Episode II.
Click here for news articles

Eeth Koth - Jedi Master
Expect to see more of Eeth Koth, Jedi Council Member, in Episode II.
Click here for news articles

Elan Sleazebaggano - Unsavory Troublemaker
Actor: Matt Doran
Elan is a drug dealer on Coruscant who offers "death sticks" to Obi-Wan and Anakin.
Click here for news articles

Even Piell - Jedi Master
Expect to see more of Even Piell, Jedi Council Member, in Episode II.
Click here for news articles

Fo Kuna - Senatorial Aide
Actor: Unknown
Aide to Senator Zo Howler of the Anx species.
Click here for news articles

Geonosian - Alien Race
Geonasians are an alien species native to the planet Geonosis, a rocky world, and home of Poggle. Geonasians come in several forms including flyers that have wings, picadors, guards, workers, and more. They resemble battledroids in form and are likely the manufacturers of them.
Click here for news articles
Picture -
(Geonosis) image

Gilramos Libkath - Neimodian Senator
Actor: David Healey
Trade Federation Seperatist Senator.
Click here for news articles

Hermione Bagwa - Head Waitress
Actor: Susie Porter
Head waitress at the diner.
Click here for news articles

Intergalactic Banking Clan -
One of the financial forces in Episode II.
Click here for news articles

Ishi Tib - Species
Previously seen in ROTJ and Episode I, this race makes an appearance in Episode II as well.
Click here for news articles
Picture -
image
image
image

Ister Paddie - Senator
A Loyal Coruscant Senator. He hails from the planet Semeria.
Click here for news articles

Jango Fett - Bounty Hunter
Actor: Temeura Morrison
The original warrior that the clones in Episode II are made from. Wearing a blue and silver version of Boba Fett's Mandalorian armor, Jango Fett is more than a match for Obi-Wan, Mace Windu, or any other Jedi that may cross his path. He works for Count Dooku in this film.
Click here for recent articles Click here for all news articles
Pictures -
image
image
image
image
image
image
image

Jar Jar Binks - Gungan General/Naboo representative
Actor: Ahmed Best
Jar Jar makes another appearance in Episode II, this time helping to represent the Gungans for Naboo in the Senate.
Click here for recent articles
Click here for all news articles

Jawas
The Jawas again make an appearance in Episode II.
Click here for news articles

Jobal Naberrie - Padme's Mother
Actor: Trisha Noble
Padme takes Anakin to her homeland on Naboo to meet her family.
Click here for news articles

Kaminoans - Alien Race
Actor: CGI
The new alien race from the planet Kamino. They are expert Cloners.
Click here for news articles

Ki-Adi-Mundi - Jedi Knight
Actor: Silas Carson
This Coneheaded Jedi Council member will have significantly more screen time, and action, then he did in Episode I.
Click here for news articles
Pictures -
image

Kit Fisto - Jedi Knight
Actor: Zac Jensen
Click here for news articles
Picture -
image
image

Lama Su - CGI Character, Prime Minister of Kamino
Actor: Anthony Phelan
Prime Minister Lama Su is one of the rulers of a new planet in Episode II - Kamino.
Click here for news articles

Lieutenant Faytonni - Republic Pilot
Actor: Anthony Daniels
Anthony Daniels plays a patron at a nightclub.
Click here for all news articles

Luminari Unduli - Jedi Master
Actor: Mary Oyaya
Another Jedi in Episode II, master of Padawan Barriss Offee.
Click here for news articles
Click here for Official photos and info

Mace Windu - Jedi Master
Actor: Samuel L Jackson
Head of the Jedi Council, Mace Windu will have a spectacular lightsaber battle against a deadly foe.
Click here for news articles
Pictures -
image
image
image

Madame Jocasta Nu - Jedi Academic
Actor: Alethea McGrath
Madame Jocasta Nu helps Anakin with some research in Episode II.
Click here for news articles

Mari Amithest - Young Jedi
Actor: Phoebe Yiamktiati
5 year old Jedi and part of Yoda's "Bear Clan" training group.
Click here for news articles

Mas Amedda - Galactic Senate Vice Chairman
Actor: David Bowers
Seen briefly as a background character in Episode I, Mas Amedda will be seen more in Episode II.
Click here for news articles
Picture -
image
image

Nor Wedd - Senatorial Aide
Actor: Unknown
A loyal Quarren Coruscant senatorial aide to Tundra Dowmeia.
Click here for news articles

Nute Gunray - Trade Federation Leader
Actor: Silas Carson
Nute returns for more evil doings in Episode II, courtesy of the Trade Federation. Why are these guys still in business? Is now a separatist allied with the Confederacy of Independent Systems.
Click here for news articles

Obi-Wan Kenobi - Jedi Knight
Actor: Ewan McGregor
Jedi Master for Anakin, Obi-Wan is older, wiser, and hairier than he was in Episode I. Obi-Wan splits up from Anakin to pursue an investigation for the Jedi Council. It doesn't take long for him to get in over his head.
Click here for most recent articles
Click here for all news articles
Pictures -
image
image
image
image
image

Onaconda Farr - Senator
A Loyal Rodian Coruscant Senator.
Click here for news articles

Oppo Rancisis - Jedi Master
Expect to see more of Oppo Rancisis, Jedi Council Member, in Episode II.
Click here for news articles

Orn Free Taa - Ryloth Senator
Actor: Matt Rowan
This senator was seen briefly in Episode I. He will play a larger role in Episode II.
Click here for news articles
Picture - image
Picture - image

Owen Lars - Son of Cliegg Lars
Actor: Joel Edgerton
We meet the younger version of Uncle Owen in this film and discover his new family ties to Anakin.
Click here for news articles
Picture -
image
image
image

Padawans - Young Jedi Apprentices
Several young jedi are seen training in Episode II.
Click here for news articles
Pictures -
image
image
image

Padmé Amidala- Senator for Naboo
Actor: Natalie Portman
No longer Queen of Naboo, Padme now represents her people as a Senator on Coruscant. The problem is someone wants her dead. As she travels around the galaxy with Anakin, we learn more about her family and background when she takes him home to Naboo.
Click here for most recent articles
Click here for all news articles
Picture -
image
image
image
image
image
image

Palpatine - Supreme Chancellor, Darth Sidious
Actor: Ian McDiarmid
Still sticking to his evil ways, Palpatine manipulates the Senate to do his bidding and start the Clone Wars.
Click here for news articles
Picture -
image
image

Pampy - Twi'lek Alien
Actor: Unknown
A blue female Twi'lek and assistant to Senator Orn Free Taa.
Click here for news articles

Passel Argente - Head of the Corporate Alliance
Actor: Stephen Boyle
One of the separatist senators and Magistrate of the Corporate Alliance.
Click here for news articles
image

Plo Koon - Jedi Master
Actor: Matt Sloan
The Jedi Council member will be focused on in Episode II. Plo Koon is involved with a mission with Ki Adi Mundi.
Click here for news articles

Po Nudo - Senator, Separatist member from Ando
Click here for news articles

Pooja Naberrie - Padme's Niece
Actor: Hayley Mooy
Padme takes Anakin to her homeland on Naboo to meet her family.
Click here for news articles

Poggle the Lesser - Leader of Geonosis, CGI Character
Actor: Marton Csokas
Poggle is a Geonosian who heads up business dealings with Count Dooku and Neimodians from the Trade Federation. Official title is "Archduke".
Click here for news articles

Quarren - Species
Previously seen in ROTJ and Episode I, this race makes an appearance in Episode II as well.
Click here for news articles
Picture -
image

Queen Jamillia - Queen Of Naboo
Actor: Ayesha Dharker
Since the people of Naboo elect their Queen, Padme moves on to a role as senator and Jamilla takes over as ruler of the planet.
Click here for news articles
Picture -
image

R2-D2 - Astromech Droid
Actor: Kenny Baker
The ever-reliable R2-D2 follows Padme and Anakin in their adventures to Naboo, Tatooine, and beyond.
Click here for most recent articles Click here for all news articles
Click here for more articles
Picture -
image
image
image

R4-P17 - Pilot droid.
Used by Obi-Wan in his ship in Episode II. Click here for news articles

Republic Guards
Actor: Unknown
The blue Republic Guards seen in Episode I have now changed to the red guards (Royal Guards) we saw in ROTJ.
Click here for news articles

Rodians - Species
Previously seen in the classic trilogy (like Greedo), this race makes an appearance in Episode II as well.
Click here for news articles

Ruwee Naberrie - Padme's Father
Actor: Graeme Blundell
Padme takes Anakin to her homeland on Naboo to meet her family.
Click here for news articles

Ryoo Naberrie - Padme's Niece
Actor: Keira Wingate
Padme takes Anakin to her homeland on Naboo to meet her family.
Click here for news articles

Saesee Tiin - Jedi Master
Actor: Jesse Jensen
The Jedi Council member will be involved in Episode II.
Click here for news articles

Sarr Labooda - Jedi Master
A Jedi warrior in the Geonosis arena, member of the Jedi Council.
Click here for news articles

Shaak Ti - Jedi Knight
Actor: Orli Shoshan
One of the new Jedi in Episode II and a new member of the Jedi Council.
Click here for news articles

Shmi Skywalker/Lars - Anakin's Mother, Wife to Cliegg Lars
Actor: Pernilla August
Now married, she has a new life on Tatooine as a free woman. But what will happen when she and Anakin meet again?
Click here for most recent articles
Click here for all news articles

Shu Mai - Separatist
One of the separatist senators and part of the Confederacy. She's also president of the Commerce Guild.
Click here for news articles

Sio Bibble - Naboo Governor
Actor: Oliver Ford Davies
Sio Bibble, another Episode I character, returns for Episode II.
Click here for all news articles

Sly Moore - Palpatine's Aide
Actor: Sandi Finlay
Senatorial aide to Palpatine seen in his office.
Click here for news articles

Slyther Bushforb - Alien
Actor: Unknown
This alien uses the same CGI model as pod racer Ark Bumpy Roose. A Private Investigator seen in Dex's diner. (A shot at Bush and Forbes?)
Click here for news articles

Sola Naberrie - Padme's Sister
Actor: Claudia Karvan
Padme's sister seen on Naboo. (Luke and Leia's aunt!)
Click here for news articles

Supi - Twi'lek Alien
Actor: Unknown
A green female Twi'lek and assistant to Senator Orn Free Taa.
Click here for news articles

Taun We - CGI Character, Kaminoan
Actor: Rena Owen Lama Su's Kaminoan assistant.

Click here for news articles

Techno Union - A new faction in Episode II
The Techno Union is an organization that oversees the production of technology and is a political force.
Click here for news articles

Tikkes - A separatist senator in Episode II
One of the separatist senators and part of the Confederacy. (Formerly called Senator Tessek.)
Click here for news articles

Toonbuck Toora - Separatist Senator
Seen in Episode I. One of the separatist senators and part of the Confederacy.
Click here for news articles
Picture -
image

Tundra Dowmeia - Senator
Actor: Unknown
A loyal Quarren Coruscant senator.
Click here for news articles

Tusken Raiders - Tatooine Sand People
The Sand People again make an appearance in Episode II and play a very important role in the life of Anakin Skywalker.
Click here for news articles

Twi'leks
The Twi'leks again make an appearance in Episode II.
Click here for news articles

Wat Tambor - Senator Separatist member
One of the separatist senators and part of the Confederacy. Foreman of the Techno Union.
Click here for news articles

Watto - Tatooine Junk Shop Owner
Actor: Andy Secombe
Watto returns for a brief cameo, and encounter with Anakin, on Tatooine.
Click here for news articles

Weequay - Species
Previously seen in the ROTJ, this race makes an appearance in Episode II as well.
Click here for news articles

Wookiees
The Wookiees again make an appearance in Episode II.
Click here for news articles

Yoda - Jedi Master
Actor: Frank Oz
Expect to see Yoda in some serious action in Episode II. We will see why he's the Master.
Click here for most recent articles
Click here for all news articles

Zam Wesell - Bounty Hunter
Actor: Leanna Walsman
A female bounty hunter sent to kill Padme.
Click here for recent articles
Click here for all news articles
Picture - image

Zil Topur - Senatorial Aide
Actor: Unknown
A loyal Quarren Coruscant senator aide to Tundra Dowmeia.
Click here for news articles

Zo Howler - Senator on Coruscant
Actor: Unknown
One of the new Senators of the Anx species.
Click here for news articles

Miscellaneous Background Characters:

Wilst Molan - Outlander Club Patron
Di Mantid - Outlander Club Patron
Nyrat Agira - Outlander Club Patron
Kell Borean - Outlander Club Patron
Simon Greyshade - Senator from Vorzyd who owns the speeder Anakin steals
Nikto Jedi - Unnamed Jedi who will be in the Arena battle

---

ALERT!!!

From this point on there are nothing but spoilers. Don't scroll down unless you want to see potential spoilers for Episode II!

You have been warned!

---

Alta Ranga - Jedi Knight
Actor: Unknown
A fully CGI Jedi who fights in the arena battle.
Click here for news articles

Bogg Tyrell - Alien
Actor: Unknown
A customer at Dex's Diner
Click here for news articles

Confederacy of Independent Systems - A New Faction in Episode II
This group of systems apparently have seceded from the Republic and are involved with Count Dooku
Click here for news articles

Danaria Kee - Corporate Alliance Aide
Actor: Unknown
Aide to Passel Argente.
Click here for news articles

Darsana - Senator
Actor: Robert Coleman
A CGI alien senator from Glee Anselm.
Click here for news articles

Die Sing - Kaminoan Alien
Actor: Unknown
A Kaminoan alien seen in Dex's Diner.
Click here for news articles

Fracossie - Alien
New alien customer at Dexter's diner , fully CGI.
Click here for news articles

Honka - A member of the Rodian species
A Rodian (like Greedo) seen in Dex's Diner on Coruscant.
Click here for news articles

Ithorian - Species
Previously seen in ANH, ROTJ, and Episode I, this alien species will make a reappearance in Episode II.
Click here for news articles

J. K. Burtola - Jedi Padawan
Actor: Unknown
A young Jedi member of Yoda's Bear Clan group.
Click here for news articles

Jev Narran - Naberrie family friend
A friend of Padme and the Naberrie family.
Click here for news articles

Katwalla - Alien
Actor: Unknown
A customer at Dexter's Diner.
Click here for news articles

Ko Sai - Kaminoan
Actor: Unknown
Ko Sai is the chief scientific Officer on Kamino. She oversees the clones production.
Click here for news articles

Lexi Dio - Senator on Coruscant
Actor: Unknown
One of the new Senators from Uyter and a corrupt one at that.
Click here for news articles

Nandi - Naberrie servant
Actor: Unknown
One of the servants in the Naberrie family household.
Click here for news articles

Paddy Accu - Naboo Resident
Actor: Unknown
Paddy Accu is the ferryman who takes Anakin and Padme to the Lake Retreat. They travel there in the Gondola / Water Speeder. Paddy Accu is also the ground keeper at the Retreat.
Click here for news articles

PK-4 - Analysis Droid Works in the Jedi Temple.
Click here for news articles

Qui-Gon Jinn
Actor: Liam Neeson May return in a hologram.
Click here for news articles

Rednax - A member of the Dug species
A Dug (like Sebulba), particularly repulsive and mean, seen in Dex's Diner on Coruscant.
Click here for news articles

Ronet Coorr - Coruscant Senator
Not much is known yet.
Click here for news articles

San Hill - Separatist
Actor: Unknown
One of the separatist and part of the Confederacy. Chairman of the Intergalactic Bank Clan.
Click here for news articles

Seboca - A member of the Dug species
A Dug (like Sebulba) seen in Dex's Diner on Coruscant.
Click here for news articles

Septo Waa - Nikto alien
Actor: Unknown
An alien of the Nikto species seen in Dexter's Diner.
Click here for news articles

Sidewa - Rodian Alien
A Rodian customer at Dexter's diner.
Click here for news articles

Master Sido-Dyas - Jedi Imposter
Possibly Darth Sidious pretending to be one of the good guys.
Click here for news articles

Stass Allie - Jedi
Actor: Unknown
A Jedi warrior in the arena.
Click here for news articles

Sun Rit - Poggle's Underling
One of the separatist senators and part of the Confederacy.
Click here for news articles

Sun Fac - Poggle's Assistant
A Geonosian assistant of Poggle the Lesser.
Click here for news articles

Teckla - Naberrie servant
Actor: Unknown
A servant for Padme's mother.
Click here for news articles

Twink Kee - Corporate Alliance Assistant
Actor: Unknown
Named after the everlasting Hostess dessert and aide to Senator Passel Argente.
Click here for news articles

Uv Gizen - Supreme Chancellor Palpatine's Aide
Click here for news articles

Versé - Senator Padme's Handmaiden
Actor: Unknown
A handmaiden and bodyguard for Padme.
Click here for news articles