Ryan Ross is known to be introverted and reserved. He isn't as outgoing as his bandmates, which lent a mysterious aura to his personality. He is often seen on stage with a calm and focused demeanor. Melancholy is also a notable feature of his personality. Ryan is also quite poetic and people have described him as 'a boy who was born in the wrong era', since his poetic way of speaking, his being, and his clothing are reminiscent of the 70s and 80s.