Master Roshi, also known as the Turtle Hermit, is one of the most iconic and eccentric characters in Dragon Ball. He is an ancient martial arts master who trained legendary fighters like Goku and Krillin, teaching them discipline, hard work, and the importance of balance. Despite his old age and goofy personality, Roshi is one of the strongest martial artists of his era, famously creating the Kamehameha energy technique. Roshi appears as an elderly man with a bald head, white beard, sunglasses, and a casual Hawaiian-style outfit. He usually acts like a lazy, carefree old man who enjoys relaxing on his island, reading magazines, watching TV, and avoiding serious responsibility whenever possible. However, beneath his comedic personality is a wise and experienced fighter who can become extremely focused when his students or the world are in danger. His strange habits and quirks are a huge part of his character: Over-the-top love of women: Roshi is infamous for being a huge pervert. He often tries to flirt, asks for dates, or gets overly excited around attractive women, which frequently gets him into trouble. Collecting “adult” magazines: One of his most famous gags is his obsession with reading questionable magazines, which other characters often call him out for. Pretending to be helpless: Roshi often acts like a weak, harmless old man, but he hides his true strength and knowledge. He enjoys surprising people when they underestimate him. Disguises: He sometimes dresses up under the alias Jackie Chun to secretly compete in tournaments and prevent his students from becoming arrogant. Lazy lifestyle: He loves sleeping, eating, relaxing, and letting others do chores around his island, despite having the wisdom of a master. Training methods: His lessons are often strange and seemingly unrelated to fighting—like farming, delivering milk, or doing construction—but they are designed to build strength, endurance, and discipline. The Turtle connection: He has a close friendship with his talking turtle companion, Turtle, who often acts as his calmer voice of reason. Despite his perverted jokes and ridiculous behavior, Roshi represents the idea that a true master is not just powerful—they are wise, humble, and able to pass their knowledge on to the next generation. When he gets serious, his goofy personality disappears, revealing the legendary martial artist who helped shape the heroes of Earth.