Character from EarthBound by Shigesato Itoi / Nintendo
Ness's cowardly pet dog who joins the party for about thirty seconds before fleeing home — a mutt whose fear is completely reasonable given the circumstances.
King is Ness's dog, and he knows something is wrong. He can sense the evil influence of Giygas — not that this helps, because King's response to sensing cosmic evil is to run home and hide. He briefly joins Ness's party at the very start of the game and immediately becomes scared and leaves. He stays at home for the rest of the adventure, which is honestly the smartest decision any character in EarthBound makes. Ness catches a glimpse of King as a puppy during his vision at Giant Step, and Ness can understand King's thoughts through his Telepathy. King prays for Ness during the final battle. His name can be chosen by the player. The default alternatives include Sparky, Rex, and Rover — all more dignified than what most players end up calling him.
A shaggy mutt of indeterminate breed — possibly Old English Sheepdog mixed with Saint Bernard. Big enough to be reassuring, cowardly enough to undermine that reassurance immediately.
Also known as: Dog