Galen is stubborn like his father, Seifer, but determined to overcome his old man and be better than he was; to not make the same mistakes. He is confident in his abilities with height and muscles to boot that enhance his charm and allure. He is more intelligent than people think and believes he should be Commander of Balamb Garden. This has created a heated rivalry with River Leonhart, whom stands to inherit the position from his father, Squall.