Hunter is a laid-back, physically talented, and somewhat gullible character. While he's a loyal friend of Spyro and is knowledgeable about basic tasks (e.g. jumping), he seems to have trouble grasping the gravity of Spyro's missions. Hunter is at times naĆÆve and gullible, and he can be tricked relatively easily. Like his name implies, he is an exceptional archer, and is strong and agile enough to hold his own in a fight, if need be. He is also a phenomenal skateboarder, and expresses jealousy when Spyro breaks his skateboarding records and pride when he doesn't. He also seems to be a bit of a conspiracy buff, with an interest in space and extra-terrestrials (especially sheep in Flying Sheep Saucers).
Like most cats, Hunter hates to get wet. Ironically, in Aquaria Towers, Desert Ruins, and Luau Island, he is seen underwater wearing a purple SCUBA suit and goggles. However, doing so protects his fur from getting wet, something which he despises, as stated in Year of the Dragon.
Hobbies
Hunter is a very skilled adventurer and is very good at hunting, as his name reveals. Hunter seems to enjoy heading to far off places as he appears happy in every game depending on his location. He doesn't do much but slack off, skateboard and etc. He also likes to compete and test his limits.
Story
Ripto's Rage!
It was Hunter's fault that Ripto entered Avalar in the first place, as Hunter's suggestions for Superportal coordinates 22475 - his birthday (22/4/75 which is 22nd April 1975 in Europe, whilst 2/24/75 which is February 24th 1975 in North America, meaning Hunter was 24 years old at the time) happened to bring Ripto, Crush, and Gulp to the realm. He made amends by helping Elora and the Professor bring Spyro to the realm, and, despite his initial doubts about the small dragon, Hunter befriended him, and helped him gain several orbs that were scattered around Avalar, as well as challenge him to races on the Speedways.
In the epilogue, it is revealed that Hunter's scuba diving career got cut a little short when a Robot Shark was about to chomp him.
Year of the Dragon
After Ripto's defeat, Hunter moved to the Dragon Realms, and followed Spyro to the Forgotten Worlds in order to return the Dragon Eggs stolen by the Sorceress. At this time, he fell in love with Bianca, whom he eventually managed to win over, and who helped them defeat her former mistress. After the Sorceress' defeat, Hunter told Elora, the Professor, and Sheila to not tell Spyro where he went. It is later revealed and found out by Spyro that Hunter and Bianca were dating, watching the fireworks in the Fireworks Factory world.
In the epilogue, Hunter ends up babysitting several of the baby dragons, and discovers that it is harder than it looks.
Season of Ice
When Grendor froze the realms' fairies into ice crystals, Hunter gives Spyro helpful hints on the world's Fodder.
Season of Flame
Much like last time, Hunter mostly sticks around to help Spyro out with hints on how to glide and jump, use platforms, break rocks, and finds a couple lost fireflies for Spyro.
Attack of the Rhynocs
During the accidental opening of a portal to Ripto's home, Hunter can be found hanging out at the Cheetah Spot Spa. Being the 'cool cat' that he is, he promises Spyro the Heart of the Spa if he can find some 'cool' items.
A Hero's Tail
At the time of Red's attack on the Dragon Realms, Hunter came into his own by helping Spyro with tasks he could not perform by himself such as flying, jumping, and shooting things from a distance using his trusty bow and arrow. He is seen with a green leather strap with a quiver on his back and his bow.
Shadow Legacy
At the end of the summer, Hunter leaves the Dragon Realms and returns back home to Avalar to visit his cheetah village in the Savannah. While there, he and the other cheetahs were trapped in the Shadow Realm and rescued by Spyro. Kasi and the other cheetahs blame Spyro for causing the Calamity, and soon blame Hunter for siding with him, throwing them both in prison. Spyro escapes and brings a letter to Hunter's father, Akello, who then clears their names.
Hunter as seen in the artwork of the Japanese version of Season of Ice
Hunter's talk screen icon as seen in Season of Flame and Attack of the Rhynocs
Hunter's trading card from Spyro Orange:A Cortex Conspiracy
Hunter as seen in Season of Flame
Hunter from Ripto's Rage!
Trivia
In Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!, Hunter entered in the code 2-2-4-7-5 on the Superportal keypad, claiming that it was his birthday as he entered it. Making his birthday 2/24/75. However, Insomniac Games, the original developer, has indicated it was meant as Apr 22, 1975, making him 24 years old in Ripto's Rage!.
Hunter seems to have an odd attraction to Flying Sheep Saucers, or at least, they have an odd attraction to him; in every Speedway level in Year of the Dragon, if you find him, you can play as Hunter in a series of mini-games, all dealing with his attempt at thwarting an alien sheep invasion.
Unlike many anthropomorphic animal characters, Hunter does not wear any clothing in most of his appearances, though he does wear pads and helmets, a wetsuit for the manta ray minigames in Ripto's Rage and Year of the Dragon as well as a pair of shorts, for the skateboarding minigames in Year of the Dragon.
In Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage!/Spyro 2: Gateway To Glimmer and in other games such as Spyro: A Hero's Tail, Hunter's eyes are blue but in Spyro: Year of the Dragon, his eyes are green or dark green.
Hunter's Japanese voice actor is Hiroaki Hirata, the official Japanese dub-over artist of Johnny Depp. He also voiced Balthier in Final Fantasy XII.
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