Aang is fun-loving, naive, and adventurous. He possesses a deep respect for life and freedom; he does not eat meat and is often reluctant to fight. He craves the stimulation of new people and places; in short, he is the consummate tourist. His frequent off-course detours frustrate both allies and pursuers alike. This especially affects Sokka, who is constantly annoyed by Aang's unnecessary side-trips and distractions, which descends from Sokka's original suspicion of Aang in the first episode.