The huge rolly polly friend of Asterix, who fell into a cauldron of magic potion as a child and is strong with superhuman strength forever.  His pet Dogmatix accompanies him all the time.  Obelix is a loyal friend of Asterix, whom he accompanies him in all the adventures.  He loves fresh Romans, not to forget their helmets which he treasures.  He is a quarrist by profession and his menhirs are world (comic/cartoon) famous.