Shanks is an extremely laid-back student, preferring to take his time by traveling around the world with his crew, His best friend is Buggy, Ben Beckmen, Lucky Roux and Yassop, they are very close to Shanks. Despite Shanks outward simplicity, Shanks bears a rather complex moral code. Shanks can be surprisingly serious and mature while dealing with certain topics, which runs opposite to his normal, fun-loving persona.