Similar to Ken Masters, Balrog is generally aggressive, egotistical and arrogant; but in contrast is also ill-tempered, brutish and sadistic. Ken matures as time in his life goes by, while Balrog often refuses to take responsibility for his actions. Both have an affinity for the ladies, but Ken got married to one, while Balrog prefers to stay in his playboy days. He is a belligerent pugilist who possesses an insatiable urge for the love of money and a vicious, bullying and mean streak.