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

Pel has held many roles in his time; Rebel pilot, Infiltrator Pilot, Marooned Castaway, TIE Pilot, Sith Pilot, Desk Jockey, Captive, Leader, Secret Agent, Tactician and Hermetic Ascetic. All these experiences have allowed Pel to no longer be surprised by anything and to feel confident no matter the circumstances, maybe at times over-confident. Pel is also overly used to rely on his own skills to get him through situations, and has difficulty working well with others, especially when Pel seems himself as superior (almost always!).

Pel Tarentae is devoutly loyal to his House or Clan and will follow orders unquestionably. He would sacrifice his own life to protect his House or Clan from harm. This attitude, however, often clouds his ability to see things from an arbitrary or objective point of view and he can come off as extremely narrow-minded.

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

Pel Tarentae 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.

Pel was always a pilot first, and that follows through into his hand-to-hand combat. Whenever possible he avoids becoming caught in the middle, preferring to get behind an individual opponent and remove her/him from the battle before moving on to the next. Long experience in planning and tactics leads Pel to quickly assess and identify the greatest threat in any situation.