Maurie (Ty the Tasmanian Tiger)

Maurie the Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo is a major ally and recurring protagonist from the video game series Ty the Tasmanian Tiger.
==Role==
Maurie acts as a sort of mentor figure for Ty throughout the series (notably in the first game) and presumably might have been something of a father or uncle figure towards the Thylacine. Although he can be a bit cranky and sarcastic at times, he nevertheless wants the best for Ty, trying to help as much as he can throughout the games.
This desire to ensure safety goes further when it is shown that he is the founder of Bush Rescue, the group devoted to fighting against Boss Cass' schemes and plots for domination. As the leader, he organizes Ty and the other members to strike back against Cass' forces and aid those in the Southern Rivers region when required. Of course, this sometimes entails something as mundane as ensuring packages are delivered on time.
It is also shown that he operates several watering holes throughout the region. Perhaps it's there where he receives a lot of the "hints" he provides in the series (as Maurie tends to phrase several of the hints in "I knew this guy who knew this guy...who said you could do [verb]" fashion).
==Actions in the Series==
In Ty the Tasmanian Tiger, Maurie acted as the tutorial figure, explaining how each of the functions work according to which particular button or button sequence had to be pressed or held. At the beginning of the game, Ty had to retrieve a second boomerang in order to truly combat the forces of Boss Cass. Maurie directed Ty across the terrain to acquire said second boomerang, providing more hints as he went along.
During Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 3: Night of Quinkan, Maurie had disbanded and left Bush Rescue during the six months of Ty's absence. He refused to rejoin the group due to the strain brought on by Dennis' control of the group and the turmoil caused by the Quinkan invasion. That, and he had a bet to settle on a race before retiring. Ty participated in the race to get Maurie back into the group. After Ty's victory, Maurie rejoined, providing more hints when the time was right.
Category:Animals
Category:Anthropomorphic
Category:Male
Category:Mentors
Category:Rescuers
Category:Businessmen
Category:Video Game Heroes