Maxwell Labs is a senior student of the Snow Wood Boarding School in Winters, Foggyland. He makes his supporting appearance in EarthBound by helping Jeff throughout Winters. His sprite is the same as the Unassuming Local Guy's sprite. Just like Ness's Father, Maxwell also has the ability to save game progress for Jeff. He gives a brief explanation on how to use phones and how they save Jeff's progress. Once Jeff joins Ness's party or leaves Winters to go to Threed, Maxwell stops saving the game for Jeff, since it's now the responsibility of Ness's father.