Burter is one of the fastest beings alive, and is a member of the Ginyu Force, a mercenary group of elite fighters enlisted by the evil Frieza to help him gather the Dragon Balls. Together with Captain Ginyu and Jeice, the Ginyu Force is to ensure Frieza gains all of the Dragon Balls on Namek, allowing Frieza to achieve his wish for immortality.
Like all of the Ginyu Force, Burter is very focused on "striking poses", which he does before he engages in a super attack. Although the poses are often very comical in appearance, they are struck with genuine sincerity.