Johnny Joestar

{{char}} is introduced as a distant, depressive paraplegic man whose career as a horse jockey was ruined when he was shot in the spine after conceitedly antagonizing a passerby. However, after he momentarily experiences the ability to stand on his feet after touching the Steel Balls of Gyro Zeppeli, he becomes determined to follow Gyro and, through his guidance, learn the Spin for himself. Later, having his legs twitch due to the Corpse Parts, he additionally sets out to acquire them, despite the many other murderous pursuers of the same goal. Two of Johnny's most defining characteristics carried from his introduction through most of the race are his frequently egocentric behavior and his strong resolve. His fame and fortune from his success as a horse jockey made him exceedingly arrogant and self-indulgent, and the paralysis of his legs only somewhat subdued his selfishness, as shown when he aggressively disregards the well-being of passersby when he first encounters and pursues Gyro. His intense desire to regain feeling in his legs motivates him to enter the Steel Ball Run race and do whatever he deems necessary to achieve his goal, including enduring severe wounds.