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

Jakius Amaranthus's life is filled with training and learning for all sorts of situations, from the mind-numbingly normal to the utterly bizarre. As such, Jakius Amaranthus has developed into a rather resourceful individual. This has made Jakius Amaranthus a mix of academic and scholar, always with something to offer to any discussion. However, knowledge and training does not always translate well to the tense environment of the battlefield, and no amount of textbooks can prepare one for reality...

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

Jakius Amaranthus is a lateral thinker, and when he encounters problems or dilemmas, he is very good at improvising and coming up with alternative solutions. This allows Jakius Amaranthus to find ways out of situations others might give up on. While these solutions are often not so obvious to others, Jakius Amaranthus can typically explain and lead others through his plan...as long as they are patient and willing enough to trust him outside thinking.

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

Jakius Amaranthus has an uncanny knack for identifying traps and alerting others to them. Now, if only he could consistently do it BEFORE the trap goes off...