What was Cholkar's personality like before writing the book, especially regarding his tendency to argue?

The provided source material makes no mention of a person named 'Cholkar.' However, it does offer a self-description of the author, 'Hemadpant,' before a significant event. In Chapter 2, the author confesses that he was initially 'mischievous, talkative, cynical, and critical.' He admits to having a 'bad intellect and a logic-driven mind' and being 'always proud of his own wisdom,' which made him prone to argumentation. This description of his former character is presented to explain the context behind the story of how he received his name, which is promised to be told.