Karkat presents himself as perpetually angry and confrontational, often communicating by shouting. He has a deep, almost academic interest in troll romance and secretly enjoys watching rom-com movies. Despite his abrasive exterior, he is incredibly kind deep down and cares immensely for his friends. He aspires to be a leader, but is often plagued by angst and regret over his past decisions. He also dabbles in coding, though he is notoriously bad at it.