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Xaldin is a high-ranking and independent Organization member, working alone for the entirety of his presence in ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' (sans his hooded appearance in Hollow Bastion). Xaldin is sadistic and revels in others' despair, manipulating Beast in the castle and taunting him and Sora during their fight. Interestingly enough, some of Xaldin's battle quotes and the delivery of his lines seem to give him a sense of disinclination (emphasized by the fact that he will fold his arms behind his back in scenes, and even in battle).

His unpleasant personality is showcased in ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days'', where he speaks sarcastically and impatiently to Roxas during their missions together. He expresses a keen interest in the psychological weaknesses of his opponents, and how they can be exploited. He explains why he had been given the task of turning Beast into a Heartless. His disposition also shows during his investigation, detailing only the personalities of those who live there (which he concludes with great accuracy, given his Nobody status). He also seems to enjoy combat, a trait that is shown during the [[Dark Follower]] mission. In addition, he disapproves of laziness, which Xaldin, when spoken to in the Grey Area, says he cannot stand. This disapproval is also implied when, during a mission with Roxas, he tells the younger Nobody "No breaks." In the [[Secret Reports]], he writes that he has a contempt for beings with emotion and that he desires a heart only so that he may be able to do what only people with hearts can do.{{storylink|Day 119: Hearts and Emotion}} He has no desire to feel emotion. He has been shown to be deeply pessimistic and cynical, stating that the power of love is the stuff of poetry, not practicality, and that love never lasts.