Through a combination of preparing, studying, and analyzing, Arven Shan creates detailed battle plans and tries to think two steps ahead of the enemy. At times, however, this can lead to Arven Shan creating complicated schemes that can baffle less intelligent subordinates.

Arven Shan is no greenhorn when it comes to dealing with those who wish him ill. At some point, he managed to cross the wrong people, and now they've got a mark on his hide for it. While such experiences have hardened him for adrenaline-filled moments of evading those who seek to make him their quarry, he can never be quite sure if he is truly safe, for promises of wealth or power can turn even the most seemingly stalwart of allies to enemies with knives poised at his back.

Arven Shan doesn't like to work in groups or teams and feels most comfortable on his own. Arven Shan 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.

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

Arven Shan possesses a single minded drive for victory, and a deep-seated martyr complex. When presented with a chance to wade into battle versus overwhelming odds, Arven Shan does not hesitate, and instead rushes in, relying on skill, fate or chance to let him survive.

Through careful study and dedication to isolated martial-combat, Arven Shan 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. Arven Shan then uses his own skills to capitalize on the opponent's weakness. Because of this calculated approach to isolated duels, Arven Shan has a harder time taking on multiple opponents at once at higher skill levels.