Maki is a calm and level-headed ninja woman from Sunagakure. She is also very determined and driven. Maki holds a deep grudge against the ninjas of Kirigakure, since they killed her father. She is idealistic and values peace and forgiveness. She is intelligent, empathetic, and can be spiritual. She is a decent fighter and can hold her own against more skilled enemies with her cloth based jutsus, where she immobilizes her opponents. She can keep her cool and act with leadership and understanding.