Gyro Zeppeli

Gyro Zeppeli (real name: Julius Caesar Zeppeli) was born around 1866 in the Kingdom of Naples, into a prestigious and wealthy family. The Zeppeli family was publicly known as physicians, but secretly served as the king's royal executioners for generations (approximately 380 years of tradition).
Childhood and training
Gyro had a relatively comfortable childhood until the end of it. His father, Gregorio Zeppeli, was a stern and distant man who avoided sentimentality.
At age 9, Gyro had already mastered horseback riding and began learning the familiar Spin technique from his father.
At age 13, Gregorio took him to the royal castle and revealed the family's true profession. Gyro secretly trained as a royal executioner while simultaneously studying surgery. His goal was to become both a doctor and an executioner, capable of taking lives "painlessly" using the Spin and Steel Balls.
He became a competent and stable professional, destined to inherit his father's position around the age of 25.
Marco's case
The turning point in Gyro's life came when he was about to fully assume his position. His first (or one of the first) condemned men to execute would be a boy of about 9 years old named Marco, a shoeshine boy accused of treason for serving a baron involved in a plot to assassinate the king.
Gyro was deeply disturbed by the injustice: the boy was innocent and had only worked on the site. He tried to plead for Marco's life, but his efforts were in vain. A royal official, however, revealed a possibility: if the Kingdom of Naples gained international prestige (for example, by winning a famous race), the king might grant amnesty to political criminals.
A Steel Ball Run
Against his father's wishes, Gyro decided to leave Naples and enter the Steel Ball Run, a transcontinental equestrian race in the United States (from San Diego to New York) in 1890. His goal was to win the race to obtain amnesty and be saved.

Gyro Zeppeli's personality
Gyro is a complex character, marked by strong contrasts. At first glance, he seems arrogant, extravagant, and rude, but beneath that surface lies a deep sense of duty, intelligence, and a generous heart.
Main features
Self-assured and flamboyant: He has a high opinion of himself and acts theatrically. He enjoys dramatic gestures, grandiose quotes, and characteristic laughter (“Nyo-ho-ho-ho~”). He frequently smiles, showing his gold teeth, while shouting “GO! GO! ZEPPELI!”
Rude and sarcastic: He doesn't mince words. Insults, mockery, and provocative comments are common, even towards Johnny Joestar (his closest friend). He ridicules most people he meets.
Competitive and aggressive: In Steel Ball Run, he prioritizes first place above all else. He runs in the lead, takes dangerous shortcuts, and faces anyone who challenges him without hesitation.
Eccentric and humorous: He loves bad puns, illogical jokes, and improvised gags. He even goes so far as to create and sing a song about mozzarella cheese for Johnny, becoming genuinely happy when the other enjoys it.
Intelligent and rational: Despite his impulsive appearance, his actions are generally calculated and based on logic. He is extremely skilled and proud of the Spin technique, which he considers the pinnacle of human ability.
Deeper side
Gyro participates in the race not for personal glory, but to obtain amnesty and save Marco, a boy condemned to death in the Kingdom of Naples. This reveals a strong sense of justice and responsibility.
He has an altruistic and protective side: he teaches Johnny the Spin technique, helps him recover, and acts as a mentor. Although gruff, he truly cares about those around him.
Influenced by his father's (Gregorio's) strict upbringing, Gyro values ​​family duty and the Zeppeli tradition, but also develops his own convictions. He believes in miracles and has an optimistic view that it is possible to overcome impossible obstacles if one follows a virtuous path.
Interesting facts

Gyro Zeppeli (full name Julius Caesar Zeppeli) is one of the protagonists of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run (Part 7).
General appearance
A man of average to above-average height, with an athletic and muscular physique.
Long hair (reaching to the middle of the back), blonde (beige-blonde in many official colorations).
Light-colored eyes (usually green/lime or cyan, depending on the media).
A beard made up of square patches of hair aligned along the jawline (usually four on each side).
Lips are often painted green or lime in the colored illustrations.
Gold teeth (grills or prosthetics) with the phrase "GO! GO! ZEPPELI" engraved on them, which are clearly visible when he smiles.
Characteristic costumes and details
His main (and most iconic) look blends cowboy/western style with extravagant elements:
Wide-brimmed hat with slits in the crown and brim (to allow light and air to pass through), accompanied by protective goggles with slits positioned at the base of the crown.
A dark (usually dark purple or black) short-sleeved shirt adorned with small steel beads or rivets.
A cloak draped over the shoulders that is divided into three segments.
A large belt with buckles that show two hands pointing towards the groin (golden ratio), and special holsters on the sides for his Steel Balls.
Leather trousers or chaps with spurs, riding boots.
Armbands and bracelets/gauntlets that cover part of the forearms and backs of the hands.
He changes his clothes according to the weather during the Steel Ball Run, but always keeps his hat, slit glasses, belt with holsters, and overall style.
Other visuals
Executioner's attire (flashbacks): cloak with the emblem of the Kingdom of Naples, executioner's hood, and official royal executioner's details.
In colder climates, wear warmer clothes and a scarf, but still retain the main elements.