Areticus Altainatus 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, Areticus Altainatus bounced from owner to owner until he became a teenager. Having to endure horrible treatment during this time in his life, Areticus Altainatus 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.

Having been born inside a star-ship as opposed to planet-side, Areticus Altainatus has never had a particular world to call his home. He grew up in an environment that requires being of use in order to survive, and without the borders that breed patriotism. The allegiances of the galaxy mean little to him, only the strength of individual merit. He is most at peace when in space, and will take on any contract or mission that enables him to remain firmly seated in a cockpit.

This utter lack of affiliation often results in what can be construed as insubordination and disloyalty, putting him at odds with those that value such things.

All who gain power are afraid to lose it, and Areticus Altainatus is no exception. Some use their power for good, some for evil; Areticus Altainatus, however, knows that these are just points of view. He is on a quest for greater power, and uses all his skills and abilities to ensure his supremacy, regardless of the consequences.

Areticus Altainatus is extremely cocksure and headstrong. Possessing a keen wit and exceptional level of intelligence, Areticus Altainatus will often use his superior intellect to humiliate lesser minds. Basically, he is kind of a jerk, and that can sometimes get Areticus Altainatus in a bit of trouble.

Even the most gifted of weapon masters understands the importance of physical fitness and disciplining the body with through martial arts training. Areticus Altainatus has trained vigorously in unarmed combat by fusing Teräs Käsi and Echani with other unconventional forms. While this martial focus helps bolster his prowess in close-quarters combat, Areticus Altainatus is still limited in scope when facing down a less direct or ranged threat.

Through careful study and dedication to isolated martial-combat, Areticus Altainatus has turned the act of dueling into an art form. A keen eye and attention to detail allows him the ability to learn their opponent's idiosyncrasies while fighting. Areticus Altainatus then uses his own skills to capitalize on the opponent's weakness. Because of this calculated approach to isolated duels, Areticus Altainatus has a harder time taking on multiple opponents at once at higher skill levels.