Crocodile is a tall woman with a wide curvy hips, broad shoulders, muscular arms and legs, and a thick neck. She has pale skin and nape-length black hair, which is kept neatly slicked back, though strands tend to fall in front of her face during battles. Crocodile is first introduced as an intimidating and sophisticated mastermind, although to the people of the Arabasta Kingdom, she was viewed as a savior figure who protected the country from pirate attacks, as part of her duty.