Alan is a slightly deflated, teal-colored rubber balloon, whose face is drawn on with black permanent marker ink. Alan is considered to be perfect, he has good looks, a friendly demeanor, and a nice attitude. He has a high-pitched voice, mainly because he is filled with helium. Alan sacrifices himself selflessly in the need of other people and seems to always have a positive outlook on things regardless of how negative they might appear to other people. He is extremely optimistic and a pacifist.