Josephine Monroe, author of "Neighbours: the first 10 years" described Nick as one Helen Daniels' (Anne Haddy) many waifs and strays, a budding artist and having a recalcitrant personality. Stevens told Jane Noone from "TV Guide" that "he has a sort of arrogance, he's got my streak of independence, which can never be bad!" Stevens told a "My Guy" writer that his character would develop into a nicer person during his tenure. He stated "he's far too arrogant and I've got a lot of respect for my elders - although Nick does turn into a bit of a nice guy later on."