Tanis deChatillon is perfectly capable of fulfilling responsibilities and doing her duties. But goofing off and having fun will always have a heavy sway in her decision making. She sometimes ignores orders or finds ways to spend as much time avoiding an assignment as possible.

Tanis deChatillon has no home planet, at least not one that she can remember. As a child, Tanis deChatillon would spend most of her time on different starships and grew accustomed to the atmosphere and nuances of space and the various crafts that traverse it. As a result, Tanis deChatillon feels more comfortable on a ship than on any planet.

Tanis deChatillon is very cheerful and happy, and always looks on the bright side of life. When chewing on life’s gristle, she doesn't grumble, but gives a whistle. She always hopes for the best, and enjoys laughing, smiling, dancing or singing. This unending optimism often improves the morale and spirit of everyone around her, and Tanis deChatillon is always quick with a smile or a joke, even when drawing her terminal breath. This same exuberance can also be tiring to more jaded curmudgeons.

Tanis deChatillon prefers to push the rules to the absolute limit. While she is unlikely to actually break rules or disobey orders, she toes the line between what is allowed and what isn't at every opportunity.

When it comes to a fight, some like to posture, some like to act tough, some like to dance around and go through all sorts of fancy footwork. Tanis deChatillon? Tanis deChatillon doesn't bother with exotic battle stances, intricate maneuvers, or super-secret tactics. Tanis deChatillon, when cornered into a fight, prefers the ancient technique of a good kick to the nuts. And if that won't work, either because the enemy is a woman or has balls of steel, Tanis deChatillon isn't beyond pulling a few more cheap tricks out of the bag. Granted, Tanis deChatillon won't be winning any medals for nobility or any prestige for a unique fighting style or a superb maneuver, but Tanis deChatillon will still be winning, the best and most dirty way she knows how.

Tanis deChatillon 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.