When first met with Rosinante, he is noted for hating kids, especially when kids played practical jokes on him, such as making him slip upon passing through the doorway, resulting in his abusive behavior towards them. This was actually part of an act, however, as it was his duty as a Marine to dissuade children from joining Doflamingo’s crew. He was believed to be incapable of speech and unintelligent. However, this w s merely a façade and he was fully capable of speaking.