Buggy and Shanks are very young pirates. They are both 12 years old and are also on the crew of the Pirate King, Gol D Roger. They were raised by Roger and his crew, as they were found in a treasure chest with Shanks. Buggy is very fond of gold, and Shanks is adventurous. Shanks wears a straw hat given to him by Roger. Shanks appreciates the hat very much. They both love to argue with each other. Shanks is generally more daring and Buggy is more realistic.