User blog comment:Zathronas/Analysis by an author-Hiatus Edition: Lie Ren/@comment-10380701-20141128040216

I view Ren as pretty much an anchor for Nora, the restraining bolt that prevents her from going balls-to-walls crazy. Not crazy as in "MURDER DEATH KILL" but crazy as in "Oh, I'm gonna run suicidally towards my enemies" crazy.

Since Nora has some manner of relationship with Ren, (They're not "together-together" XD) she can't afford to be reckless on account of making Ren worry or something on that note. She also appears super concerned for him so there's that.

Oh, outside of Nora? ...I got nothing. His only key interaction with others is a bro moment with Jaune.