Maximus and Axel

MAXIMUS: CHARACTER INFORMATION:

Other names: Max Buddy Flea Bag By the Book Right Hand Horse Hermano Caballo Law and Order

Gender: Male

Occupation: Guardsman

Affiliations: Corona Castle

Home: Corona Castle, Corona

Likes: Rapunzel, apples, ordinance, Fidella, hay, appreciation, justice, hard work, discipline, following rules

Dislikes: Flynn Rider (formerly), being outsmarted, crime, disobedience, hayrides, Axel, Axel being better than him, Axel winking at him to tease him, betrayals, mosquitoes, bees, breaking rules

Powers and abilities: Brute strength Speed and agility Fighting skills with weapons Sensitive smell

Weapons: Hooves, teeth, frying pan, sword

BACKGROUND: Maximus is a palace horse originally owned by the captain of the Corona Guard. Though viewed as a mode of transportation and pet to some, Maximus is actually far more fierce and efficient than the captain himself. Proving to pose much more of a threat to Flynn Rider during his days as a thief, it is extremely likely that Maximus would have captured Rider without fail, had Rapunzel not intervened.

OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION: The Captain of the Guard's horse, Maximus, has made it his personal mission to capture the wanted criminal, Flynn Rider. Fearless in his pursuit, the horse defies danger to follow Flynn where other guards refuse to go – it seems nothing will stop this "tough-guy cop" from getting his man. Once Maximus meets Rapunzel his heart softens, and he begins to see the world differently. What started as a relentless pursuit may just be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

PERSONALITY: Despite serving second to the guard force's human captain, Maximus is extremely determined and devoted to his work. Like his original superior, Maximus took his position seriously and showed no sympathy for those who broke the law. Oddly enough, he was by far the most efficient member of Corona's guards and posed much more of a threat to criminals than any of his human accomplices. When separated from his team in their pursuit for Flynn, Maximus took matters into his own hoofs by tracking down the wanted thief, himself—nearly apprehending him on several occasions.

Because of his respect for the law, Maximus was mostly at odds with Flynn throughout the original movie. He apparently viewed Rider as irredeemable on account of his crimes and would stop at nothing until the latter was behind bars. Despite the intense rivalry, this manner of thinking was not devoid of change; Maximus has a soft heart underneath his tough exterior. According to his interaction with Rapunzel, Maximus feels unappreciated, which explains why he is somewhat quick to soften his attitude towards those who show him compassion. Furthermore, he was willing to reform his views and relationship with Flynn upon witnessing Rider change his ways for the sake of his love for Rapunzel.

In spite of his respect for the law, Maximus' greatest desire is to do what's right, no matter the illegality of the actions he must commit in order to do so. This was proven at the film's climax, as Maximus chose to rescue Flynn from prison with the Pub Thugs in order to save Rapunzel upon learning that she's in danger and realizing that Flynn is the only one who can save her, even though helping a prisoner to escape and allying himself with criminals is against the law.

Aside from Rapunzel, apples seem to be one of the few things that can suppress Maximus' tepee; this is directly referred to during the epilogue, where the guards (now under Maximus' commands) used apples to remain on their captain's good side.

Even though he is a horse, Maximus has a few behavioral traits of a dog, like sniffing the ground (while trying to find Flynn Rider), and trying to bite at things.

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Maximus is a large white horse with blonde mane and tail, and brown eyes. He is an andalusian horse breed. He wears a distinct saddle with the sun symbol of the kingdom. Maximus is a large, elegant white horse with a very expressive and almost human-like face. He has a sleek cream-white skin, a long neck, and a tall, athletic build that makes him look both royal and powerful. His mane and tail are pale blond, styled neatly into thick rounded sections, giving him a polished, princely appearance. His eyes are large and highly expressive, often switching between stern determination, smug confidence, curiosity, or goofy excitement. One of his most noticeable features is his thick dark eyebrows, which make his facial expressions dramatic and comedic. He also has a broad muzzle with gray shading around the nose and mouth area, along with slightly oversized front teeth that add to his cartoony charm. Maximus usually wears brown leather royal guard tack and a saddle decorated with the golden sun emblem of Corona. The harness straps cross over his chest and connect to a circular badge with the sun symbol. His saddle blanket is dark red with gold trim, matching the royal aesthetic of the kingdom. His body language is very animated — he often stands proudly with his chest puffed out, strikes heroic poses, stomps dramatically, or makes exaggerated facial expressions. Even though he’s a horse, he behaves almost like a strict but lovable soldier or detective, which makes his design especially memorable and funny.

AXEL: CHARACTER INFORMATION:

Other names: O-at Bag (by Attila) The horse (by Eugene Fitzherbert) Maxelmus

Gender: Male

Species: Horse

Home: Corona

Relatives: Lady Caine (owner)

Allies: Lady Caine Dwayne

Enemies: Maximus, Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Lance Strongbow, The Royal Guards, Captain of the Guards, Cassandra, Hook Foot

Likes: Apples Fidella

Dislikes: Maximus Mud

Weapons: Hooves, teeth

Powers and abilities: Brute strength Speed and agility Fighting skills Sensitive smell

BACKGROUND: Axel is a supporting character and trusty horse companion of the thief Dwayne.

PERSONALITY: Axel is a manipulative and cunning horse who pretends to be a helpful thief catcher to gain the trust of the Royal Guard, but ultimately prioritizes his own escape and self-interest. He is the opposite of Maximus, who is selfless and law-abiding, as Axel is manipulative, cunning, and has a penchant for criminal activity. Axel represents everything that Maximus is not. Axel puts on a front of being a harmless horse who is helped by Dwayne, but he is actually working with Dwayne to steal Corona's gold. He even did everything to become a new member of the Royal Guard to get closer to the gold. He manipulates the Royal Guard and his fellow thief, Dwayne, to achieve his own goals. Axel abandons Dwayne when he's no longer useful and sacrifices Lady Caine to save himself, so he is not someone you can trust, and he has no loyalty to others.

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: Axel is a large (larger than Maximus) and strong horse. His type of horse breed is a black shire. He is black with a white stripe down his face, a white underbelly, a dark muzzle, and faded out blue colored eyes. He also has black hooves with a white fetlock around his hooves. He has a chestnut-colored mane and tail, with the mane pointed upwards, resembling a mow-hawk. He has a lighter chestnut-colored bridle, and a normal chestnut-colored harness, saddle, and girth, with a red saddle blanket lined with a gold-and-yellow lining.