Sonyo Rue's skills as a medic are not just limited to holo-books and lectures. She has read up and practiced a handful of experimental treatments while inventing a few home remedies of her own. This allows Sonyo Rue to work outside the box in less than ideal situations, and can lead to her solving mysteries other trained medics might struggle with. This, of course, comes with its own string of failures, as nothing is ever perfect. That, and some of the more established professionals in the field often doubt or question Sonyo Rue's alternative practices. She typically brushes them off in favor of doing everything she can to help a patient, but does quietly seek recognition for accomplishments as a healer.

When Sonyo Rue does things, she makes sure everything is done correctly, no matter how long it takes. This means there are frequent delays in Sonyo Rue's work, but it's usually done right, at least.

While generally laid back and more than happy to offer a quip of sarcasm, Sonyo Rue's entire demeanor changes once combat begins. She becomes focused and quiet, with her smile replaced with a look of grim determination.

The Jedi are selfless, caring only about others. Sonyo Rue is compassionate, brave and always strives to represent the common good. She tries to help everyone she can, even at her own expense, and is a fine role model for others to follow.

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

Sonyo Rue doesn't like to kill people; instead she chooses to injure her opponent until that person is unable to fight back or is otherwise incapacitated.