Ruby has a great passion for Pokémon Contests. While he's an excellent battler, he only fights when necessary or when no one takes notice. Ruby is skilled at sewing and knitting. He makes clothes for all his Pokémon to wear. He is nearsighted, and he has a pair of glasses to correct this. He has short black hair, and red eyes. He wears a white hat to cover the scar on the right side of his forehead.