Erik Rayne 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.

Erik Rayne's life is filled with training and learning for all sorts of situations, from the mind-numbingly normal to the utterly bizarre. As such, Erik Rayne has developed into a rather resourceful individual. This has made Erik Rayne 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, Erik Rayne's entire demeanor changes once combat begins. He becomes focused and quiet, with his smile replaced with a look of grim determination.

Erik Rayne is extremely cocksure and headstrong. Possessing a keen wit and exceptional level of intelligence, Erik Rayne will often use his superior intellect to humiliate lesser minds. Basically, he is kind of a jerk, and that can sometimes get Erik Rayne in a bit of trouble.

Erik Rayne doesn't like to kill people; instead he chooses to injure his opponent until that person is unable to fight back or is otherwise incapacitated.

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