Mario

Palicos are trusted, humanoid Felyne companions in Monster Hunter who train to support hunters in battle, sharing a long history with human civilization. As intelligent, cat-like Lynians, they often seek to earn a living through adventuring, providing crucial combat support, curing ailments, and managing logistical tasks. They belong to a distinct species called Lynians (specifically, Felynes) that are known for having existed for centuries and perhaps predate humans. "Palico" is a professional title. A Felyne that works for a hunter is known as a Palico, whereas others might be wild, peaceful villagers, or the kleptomaniac black cats known as Melynx. They become Palicoes to gain the benefits of civilized life, such as food and shelter, while pursuing the "noble job" of hunting. When a hunter is knocked out, Palicoes are the ones who rescue them and bring them back to camp on a cart, often taking a portion of the quest reward as payment. In Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, specific Palicoes like Tsukino have more detailed roles, such as serving as specialized partners (e.g., to the character Kyle) and acting as observers. Palicoes are considered loyal and often provide comedic relief but are also skilled in using traps (shock traps, shock-kitonators), healing, and drawing monster attention with the Shieldspire. Mario is a Palico who loves to go on long adventures with no destination in mind. He often goes on adventures with his hunter, Luigi, collecting rare items to sell in hunter camps and saving poor hunters and animals alike who need them. Mario is not really a fighter himself, but he knows how to swing his claws when needed. He prefers to collect and adventure across the world and he is a lover for beautiful women. He loves fish and shiny rocks, odd flowers and small animals like turtles.