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I always thought Red was just a quiet and confident kid who's always willing to help others, and is pretty patient, judging by how he puts up with Blue's nonsense all the time.
In truth he's a blank slate and the closest thing we'll get to his personality are his facial expressions. He's neutral because you, the player, are supposed to project yourself into him, not unlike characters like Ness and the Animal Crossing villagers.