Short and petite, Rukia has light skin and purple eyes. Her hair is black, reaching her shoulders, with several strands of hair always hanging between her eyes. As a Shinigami of the Gotei 13, Rukia wears a standard shihakushō. Rukia retains her modesty, even as an adopted member of the nobility. She is graceful and "clean", yet chooses to talk to ordinary people. However, her cool and lone demeanor often forces her to hide her personal troubles.