The Raccoons

RALPH and MELISSA RACCOON 

Are a married couple who have Bert as a houseguest in their Raccoondominium. They're older, more sensible, and are generally good friends, advisors and counselors to Bert. Ralph occupies himself with managing the house and being the editor of the Evergreen Standard, the local newspaper. One can argue that sometimes he's occupied with these things a little too much. Melissa has evolved quite a bit as a character. In the specials, she was more soft spoken, yet as the series went on, she gained a more confident personality. She's not afraid to give Ralph or Bert a piece of her mind when necessary, which sometimes is quite often!