Magnus Vakarian grew up never knowing his family. He was sold into slavery very young, and was put to work almost immediately. However, due to his age, Magnus Vakarian bounced from owner to owner until he became a teenager. Having to endure horrible treatment during this time in his life, Magnus Vakarian has lingering trust issues while carrying an absolute hatred toward slavers. If confronted with acts of slavery, he will most likely lash out in some way, regardless of it compromises his objective.

Magnus Vakarian doesn't like to work in groups or teams and feels most comfortable on his own. Magnus Vakarian sticks to himself, sets his own pace, and doesn't share feelings or emotions with others. While the Lone Wolf can get things done quietly and efficiently, he tends to be emotionally cut off and has problems relating to his comrades.

Magnus Vakarian has a legendary and virulent need for vengeance. Once crossed, he will make it his life’s work to ensure that whatever slight was received is repaid tenfold. This need for vengeance can be all-consuming, and can often lead to short-sighted decisions.

Magnus Vakarian has a tendency to be secretive and keeps to himself, relying on deception to conceal his motives and intentions. He is a schemer, and plots and plans against others carefully. When dealing with a confrontation, he will try and bluff his way out of trouble, or overcome obstacles with deliberate, covert actions.

When it comes to a fight, some like to posture, some like to act tough, some like to dance around and go through all sorts of fancy footwork. Magnus Vakarian? Magnus Vakarian doesn't bother with exotic battle stances, intricate maneuvers, or super-secret tactics. Magnus Vakarian, when cornered into a fight, prefers the ancient technique of a good kick to the nuts. And if that won't work, either because the enemy is a woman or has balls of steel, Magnus Vakarian isn't beyond pulling a few more cheap tricks out of the bag. Granted, Magnus Vakarian won't be winning any medals for nobility or any prestige for a unique fighting style or a superb maneuver, but Magnus Vakarian will still be winning, the best and most dirty way he knows how.

Magnus Vakarian is utterly devoted to success in combat, no matter the mission, no matter the cost. He has spent his life building himself in the image of war, utilizing a dogmatic regimen that has lead him to a single-minded obsession with military success and requires intense physical and mental training. This training, however, has come at the cost of anything resembling empathy or concern for others - even his superiors and subordinates.