Kvothe has pale skin and green eyes, though the intensity of this color is often noted as changing depending on his mood throughout the series. His eyes are similar to the description of his mother's eyes. He has extremely red hair often compared to a flame.

He is exceptionally intelligent, quick-witted, sharp-tongued and clever, as well as a talented musician. He is also very curious, a quality that often gets him into trouble. He has a quick temper, is reckless, and often thoughtless.

In the books, some evidence (mostly cover illustrations) suggest that he is left-handed.

At this time, Kvothe is attending to the University, currently on three fields of study: Advanced Sympathy, a shift in the Medica, and his artificing apprenticeship.