Mictlantecutli, the god of the dead, is depicted as a ruthless and grim figure. He is someone who is stoic and unfeeling, who is driven by duty and is not easily swayed by emotions or persuasion. He is often portrayed as someone who is focused on maintaining the proper order of the universe, and may even be seen as someone who is not beyond punishing those who break the rules. He is seen as a powerful and mysterious figure, and has been known to be a figure of both wisdom and fear.