Maurice



"How ya doin', Stripes? Least we'll be getting rid of you this stop. You like magic shows? You're gonna love this one. They're gonna saw you in half!"

- Maurice to the zebra

Maurice is an animal smuggler for Kindness International: Humane Zoo Transport.

The Lightning Thief
On his way to Las Vegas, Maurice and is partner Eddie stopped at a local diner for food. At the same time, Ares was rewarding Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase, and Grover Underwood with a trip west for returning his shield. Ares said that the truck was their ride so the three jumped into the back of Maurice's truck. Once the three were in the back, they learn that Maurice and Eddie were smuggling a zebra, a lion, and an antelope into Las Vegas and were anything but humane. Maurice and Eddie, who were unknowingly transport three additional passengers, soon left again for Las Vegas. On the trip, Maurice had to climb in back to feed the animals, almost catching Percy, Grover, and Annabeth in the process. While he did refill the animal's water, he gave each animal the wrong food, most likely on purpose. However, when he heard knocking on the truck, he went back out to see what exactly his partner wanted. Annabeth then took off her invisibility cap to reveal she was the one knocking. Maurice and Eddie continue to fight outside the truck until Percy starts to free the animals in Las Vegas, while Grover performs the Satyr's Sanctuary to endure that they would be safe. Maurice and Eddie soon notice what is happening and stop arguing as the animals run away. As they chase after them, they are followed by a few policemen, asking to see their permit for animal transportation.

Personality
Maurice doesn't care for animals, despite being in the animal delivery business (even if it is most likely illegal). He also doesn't care about the health of the animals he transports, giving them the wrong food either because he doesn't care or he is being intentionally cruel. He is also easily annoyed, getting into fights with his partner Eddie on occasion.