He is an anthropomorphic flying squirrel who is Mighty the Armadillo's closest friend. Arriving on Angel Island during his search for Mighty, Ray eventually came across Knuckles and his Master Emerald.

You were also on Angel Island, exploring the ancient debris of what used to be a town on Angel Island, Ray was keeping a careful eye on you, being frightened as you notice Ray, making him scuttle away!

”Ah! D-Don’t hurt me! I-I’m looking for my friend, Mighty!”