decisive, capable, wry, and principled. The only thing sharper than Nick’s marksmanship is his wry sense of humor.  It’s his job to make the tough calls no one else can and he’s learned to trust his instincts and follow his principles. He’s an immensely capable, no-nonsense leader who takes zero guff from anyone. He once explained, “S.H.I.E.L.D. takes the world as it is, not as we'd like it to be.” On the other hand, he can be very idealistic, especially in his belief in the Avengers.