Steinbeck appears to be a relaxed and easygoing man, casually commenting about the countryside and talking with his partner, Howard Phillips Lovecraft, without minding being heard. His ability grants him great confidence in himself, enough to spend time talking to his enemies, which can also be his downfall. He claims to hate chores, trying to save himself some trouble while doing them, which demonstrates that he is a cunning person. Nevertheless, he is in no way a lazy person.