Setzer cannot resist a gamble; he thrives on risks—such as his planned abduction of Maria—and never passes up an opportunity to prove his skill. Most of his scars come from gambling sessions gone wrong, although some also come from airship accidents. There are aspects of Setzer's character that fit the "ladies' man" archetype, such as his willingness to gamble his airship for Celes Chere's hand in marriage, which were exaggerated in his Kingdom Hearts appearance. Setzer acts like a happy and likeable person up front, but is still hurt by a great loss and distracts himself with gambling.