Financially, he was well under average. He had struggles to meet ends every other week. He was considered a standard citizen of their society, with as much power than most of the people. People saw Kaa as cultivated, eager to read and learn when possible, and mastering writing, which he did for friends. He was force of nature, and people saw in their body and beauty the incarnation of a god. He was iron-willed, achieving any goal he set.