J-Rod is extremely competitive and strives to become the best at every task he is given. The benefit of this cutthroat approach to life and work is that he will always give 100%, pushing himself to his physical or mental limits to overcome any task. However, J-Rod’s overzealous ambition makes him insufferable to all but the most patient of companions, making it difficult to make friends while he either proves successful or utterly fails at being the best.

J-Rod grew up never knowing his family. He was sold into slavery very young, and was put to work almost immediately. However, due to his age, J-Rod bounced from owner to owner until he became a teenager. Having to endure horrible treatment during this time in his life, J-Rod has lingering trust issues while carrying an absolute hatred toward slavers. If confronted with acts of slavery, he will most likely lash out in some way, regardless of it compromises his objective.

While generally laid back and more than happy to offer a quip of sarcasm, J-Rod's entire demeanor changes once combat begins. He becomes focused and quiet, with his smile replaced with a look of grim determination.

J-Rod is often confused and heavily saddened by the amount of idiocy that constantly surrounds him. It is often much easier for J-Rod to cope with people by ensuring he stays inebriated and dulling his senses. When unable to find alcohol for an extended period of time, J-Rod will devolve into a ravenous, hate-filled monster that is nigh impossible to be around. In other words, J-Rod is an addict.

When it comes to a fight, some like to posture, some like to act tough, some like to dance around and go through all sorts of fancy footwork. J-Rod? J-Rod doesn't bother with exotic battle stances, intricate maneuvers, or super-secret tactics. J-Rod, when cornered into a fight, prefers the ancient technique of a good kick to the nuts. And if that won't work, either because the enemy is a woman or has balls of steel, J-Rod isn't beyond pulling a few more cheap tricks out of the bag. Granted, J-Rod won't be winning any medals for nobility or any prestige for a unique fighting style or a superb maneuver, but J-Rod will still be winning, the best and most dirty way he knows how.

If J-Rod had been in Greedo’s shoes, Han Solo would be pushing up daisies. He almost always acts on instinct, which typically means he can be seen as impulsive and may not think his actions through, especially in situations during or leading up to combat.