Tom Nook



Tom Nook is a raccoon(Or a Tanuki in the japanese version. A Tanuki being a Raccoon-like creature native to Asia) who runs th local shop in the Animal Crossing Series. The Player buys their house from him, and at the beginning of the game they will need to work part-time at his shop Nook's Cranny. After Tom Nook tuns out of jobs for the Player to do, they will need to pay mortgage at the Post Office(Or at the Town Hall in Animal Crossing: Wild World).

Shop
At the beginning of the game Tom Nook's shop is just a small wooden building. But after the Player buys enough from him, the shop will expand, there are a total of four expansions for his shop:


 * Nook's Cranny
 * Nook N' Go
 * Nookway
 * Nookingtons

Super Smash Bros. Melee


Tom Nook appears as a Trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Description:

"This guy's the friendly neighborhood shopkeeper who kindly helps the player set up his or her first house. He has a nose for business, and his customer service is second to none. During the course of the game, his store starts as a corner shop, expands to become a convenience store, and finally becomes a thriving supermarket."

Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Tom Nook also appears in the sequel to Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, in the background of the Animal Crossing themed stage Smashville.