Bear Huggs is Maple-Slam's best friend and ultimate animal companion. He is a talking, semi-anthropomorphic bear capable of flawless English and often serves as the voice of reason to the wilder Maple-Slam. He is also really strong, with his strength almost reaching inhuman levels.

Bear Huggs has a deep and gruff voice. Despite this, it also sounds clear enough to understand his speech, and sounds very human-like.