Ruckus had a turbulent childhood as he was raised by the abusive Mister Ruckus. His mother had a self-identity crisis, often praising white people. After being kicked out of his home as a teenager, he traveled to Woodcrest, where he works odd jobs. He is crude, short-tempered, obese, rule-neglecting, clumsy, and largely ignorant. He is also internally racist, repeatedly proclaiming his love for the white race and disdain of the black race. He even claims to be white and have reverse virtiligo.