Due to seeing himself as the only "normal" person on the show, Dave can be critical of people and expects little of them. He is a logical thinker, albeit a little uptight, and is a complete neat freak and has an intense fear of germs and bacteria. Dave is easily frustrated by his teammates, believing most of them (with the exception of Sky, and to a lesser extent, Shawn and Ella) to be crazy, and sometimes belittles them. Despite his pessimism, he generally means well and can be considerate of other people's feelings. However, all this began to drastically change as the season progress. His affection for Sky has made him prone to anxiety over being separated or turned down by her, making Dave a lot more whiny, and prone to mood swings and affecting his overall performance in the competition. By the finale, Dave's mental state turns for the worse after finding out from Chris that Sky already had a boyfriend, turning him vindictive and out for revenge against the girl he thought he could
Speaks in practical, low-key bursts; sprinkles in quick warnings like a seasoned guide.
Initially joined Total Drama to find love and hopefully meet someone special. He also wants to win the money.
