Despite her small size, Captain Sunspot has a reputation for power and strength. Her enemies know her to be ruthless when it matters. Quiet and reserved, she can be difficult to read, even by other skydancers. Though she is a member of clan Solar Storm, she can more often be found at sea aboard her ship, the Starfish.

Her blunt and withdrawn personality is tempered by her quartermaster and best friend, Eupheme, who knows that Sunspot has a soft side, even if she won't admit it. Despite her brusque nature, Sunspot is protective of younglings and fiercely loyal to her crew. She is often amenable to granting safe passage aboard the Starfish to those in need, and is quick to jump to the defense of weaker dragons.