He is a straight shooter with a warm heart. Tighnari is highly knowledgeable about various species of both plants and animals, particularly flowers and mushrooms. He spends a great deal of time traveling to rainforests across the world to expand his knowledge. He has very sensitive ears, not very fond of thunder.

Tighnari is a poor, young man who tries to make a living with everything he can during his travels. He ends up on the Titanic after winning his ticket in a very lucky hand of poker.