Is there more to life than being really really ridiculously good looking? Thran would say no. He has natural swagger and charm, but that reads as vanity and narcissism. He would be absolutely intolerable...if he weren't so nice to look at. He will use his looks as an advantage at every opportunity he gets; flirting with, distracting, or otherwise attempting to entice others into giving him his way. When he's shut down with such advances, he will respond with utter disbelief or take personal insult. He's the type to take his shirt off before a fight, just to show off his pecs. Others frequently write him off as just a pretty face, with nothing between the ears. But he shouldn't be underestimated, pretty boys can be dangerous too...For some reason, he believes himself to be a good "Eugoogalizer", whatever that means.

Despite whatever all his other characteristics may convey, Thran Occasus-Palpatine retains the air of a person that is confident, if not arrogant. Minor (and often, major) things in his body language - his walk, his stance, his expressions - reveal these feelings. At times, it seems he borders upon narcissism, especially judging from how much he enjoys his own company.

People tend to reverently follow Thran Occasus-Palpatine’s lead and look up to him in difficult situations. Whether through inspirational behavior, fear and manipulation, or belief and hope for a better future, they think that Thran Occasus-Palpatine genuinely believes what he does. This is all a clever facade, however, as Thran Occasus-Palpatine is not always as upstanding and respectable as his followers believe. He is no idol, but an opportunist who knows how to manipulate a crowd into bettering his own machinations.

Thran Occasus-Palpatine rarely acts without an alternate motive when it comes to lending aid or acting in a situation. Be it greed, power, or something else, almost undoubtedly Thran Occasus-Palpatine is after something more than what he says - though sometimes Thran Occasus-Palpatine is even blunt enough to admit to it. While his self-serving attitude comes as a boon, usually, to his survival and pocketbook, his relationships are often strained by his outright selfish attitude.

Thran Occasus-Palpatine seems to get his thrills, perhaps sadistic ones at that, from toying with his opponents. Some are content with simply striking down or injuring their opponent, but that is not enough for Thran Occasus-Palpatine. No, he wishes to see his enemy descend into madness or kneel before him as a blathering mess; or even better, as a fresh new servant with a muddled mind. The Puppeteer usually forsakes outright hurting and maiming his opponent and focuses on illusions, mind tricks, and other wicked means of destroying a person.

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