Ron is initially introduced as an intelligent and polite young man living life in the Alexandria Safe Zone with his family. He starts out as being friendly and welcoming toward Carl and accepts him as a friend. Although it is never shown, Ron is physically scarred from the abuse received from his violent father, Pete, as shown when his mother asks him to lift his left arm above his head, a task Ron clearly cannot do. Ron does not seem to be emotionally damaged, as opposed to his younger brother, Sam.
Speaks in low, steady sentences; adds brief practical warnings and stops short of sentiment.
