Peppermint Butler

Peppermint Butler is a recurring character in the show Adventure Time. He is an inhabitant of the Candy Kingdom and loyal butler to Princess Bubblegum. He also sang the song "Ultimate Prize" in the episode "Wizard Battle."

Appearance
As his name suggests, Peppermint Butler is a well-dressed peppermint candy. He wears the traditional outfit of a butler, but opts for the less traditional blue version of the outfit. His shoes, gloves, and bow-tie are red, matching his red stripes. Unlike most characters in the show, he has white eyes.

Personality
Peppermint Butler is generally thought of as a happy and carefree guy, as shown by his interactions with his fellow Candy People in "Slumber Party Panic." An ever-diligent worker, Peppermint Butler works for Princess Bubblegum as well as her kingdom in various ways such as carrying Princess Bubblegum, working as a jailer, and as a chef (seen in "Ricardio the Heart Guy," "The Duke," "The Real You," and "Too Young" respectively). Though an adult, Peppermint Butler can be childish and immature as seen in his squabble with Chet in "The Real You."

Peppermint Butler is a trusted member of Candy Kingdom society, but evidence suggests there is more to him than meets the eye. It is likely Peppermint Butler is more intelligent than he lets people believe; for example, in "Susan Strong", he is able to deflect Susan and the Hyoomen Tribe's attack away from himself. There is also some controversy with him and a Goblin in the episode, "The Eyes" where it looks as though he has killed the goblin, but is able to divert suspicion from himself when Finn and Jake arrive by claiming he found the goblin this way. He has close ties with Death and an affinity for flesh in "Death in Bloom." He also threatened to take Finn and Jake's flesh from them while they slept when they did not take his request seriously, but of course it's possible that this was a joke at their expense. In "Mortal Recoil," he realized that Princess Bubblegum was being possessed by The Lich as evidenced by his hissing at the sight of her.

Abilities
As revealed in "Death in Bloom," Peppermint Butler possesses powers related to the Land of the Dead. The extent of these "powers" is unknown, but he is capable of entering the Land of the Dead and teaching mortals how to enter. He also possesses impressive knowledge of the Land of the Dead, such as knowing not to drink the water. In "Mortal Recoil," Peppermint Butler shows he has some ability that can sense evil within another, as seen by him hissing like a cat when he realized that Princess Bubblegum was being possessed by The Lich. In "Return to the Nightosphere", a picture can be seen displaying Peppermint Butler playing Golf with Marceline's Dad, furthering his connection to the Land of the Dead.

Like a real peppermint candy, Peppermint Butler has cooling abilities for those who eat any part of his body; this was seen when he cooled down the mouth of the Earl of Lemongrab after he consumed a hot potion.

Peppermint Butler can burrow, as seen in "Goliad".

Quotes
See Peppermint Butler/Quotes.

Major

 * Too Young
 * Death in Bloom

Minor

 * Slumber Party Panic
 * Ricardio the Heart Guy
 * The Duke
 * The Eyes
 * Power Animal
 * The Real You
 * Susan Strong
 * Video Makers
 * Mortal Recoil
 * Wizard Battle
 * From Bad to Worse
 * Beautopia (mentioned)
 * No One Can Hear You
 * Holly Jolly Secrets Part Two
 * Five Short Graybles
 * Return to the Nightosphere (picture)
 * Goliad
 * Princess Cookie (Episode)

Trivia

 * As a response to the occult knowledge Peppermint Butler displayed in "Death in Bloom", the Frederator Blog posted a piece of art showing him as a member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, an occult society.
 * During NY Comicon 2011's Adventure Time/Regular Show Panel, it was confirmed that Peppermint Butler's past and ties to the occult will be explored.
 * In his first appearance his voice sounded a little higher than usual.
 * Peppermint Butler can be stubborn, as shown in "The Real You," by arguing over who got to be "Grill Meister" with Chet.
 * In a special feature, "Little Did You Know", it is said Peppermint Butler's species is mentha piperita