Shanks is an extremely laid back man, preferring to spend his time traveling with his crew around the world rather than rushing from place to place. Gifted with an exceptional aura and grandeur, Shanks is not cruel like many other pirate captains, nor does he exercise any authority over his companions to gain their respect; on the contrary, he has kept his freedom-hungry adventurer mentality, despite currently sitting at the top of the pirate hierarchy.