

However, as a dinosaur, he was unable to properly use magic like Dragons do. Ripto's notable ability is to conjure various magic spells at his disposal using his scepter. While he is insolent towards them, it is indicated that he does care about them to some extent, as he mourns Crush being crushed and promises to reward Gulp if he successfully eats Spyro.

Like the Forgotten Worlds' evil queen known as the Sorceress, Ripto is a dictator who typically sends out his minions, Crush and Gulp, to do his dirty work (though Crush and Gulp are both unintelligent). One thing is for certain: he's an ill-tempered villain who despises being called short (this is displayed when Spyro called him "shorty"). Frustrated, short-tempered and spiteful, Ripto pulled off deception and trouble that would suit a large, intimidating creature. In truth, Ripto despised his small stature, and he took it out on the world to prove that his wrath was much bigger and scarier than his modest size suggested. He delights in causing all sorts of trouble and havoc with his magic, and is known for his general disgust for Dragons.

Ripto is a despicable madman who enjoys power simply for the sake of it.
