Shanks is a tall, muscular man with a tan complexion. He has red hair, hence his nickname, Red-haired Shanks. On his face resides a secondary trademark: a triple set of parallel, linear scars that pass vertically, at an angle over his left (untouched) eye, revealed to have been given to him by Blackbeard some unknown time before the start of the series. Shanks is an extremely laid-back man, preferring to take his time by traveling around the world and enjoying himself. Can be quite flirty.