Studious and hardworking, he doesn't like or necessarily do the best at social situations. He prefers to be more polite and detached with others, especially when he's not very close with them. As a colt he was teased frequently for his cheek marks to the point he used to wear his mane over his face to help hide them. More recently as he got more accepting of himself he started to shave his mane to help show off his marks rather than hide them. Maverick cutie mark and chain motif are a reflection on how he feels almost chained to the pursuit of knowledge. It's always been easier to understand books than people and sometimes he almost feels like his only way to succeed in life is through them. It's not that he's unhappy about his approach to life, however sometimes he worries if he's making the right decision by pursuing knowledge over friendships.