Montezuma, Moctezuma as he was known to his people, is about 50 years old, although he looks 10 years younger. He is "of good height, well proportioned, spare and slim," his hair cut just over his ears. He has a short, thin, black beard, and his face, although rather long, is cheerful. He has fine deep eyes, and (so said one who knew him) "in his demeanor could express geniality or, if needed, a serious composure." He may laugh heartily, giggling with delight when off duty, and when entertained by his jesters and dwarves but in his public duties he is always contained. "Astute, learned, discerning and capable" was a Spanish judgement on him.