Tianna has always felt a close bond with her sister, Taranae. This bond seems to even extend into the Force and they can sense each other even when far apart. The bond allows them to sense or even feel what the other is feeling, the drawback being that they can also sense each other's pain. If either is injured, the other will feel the pain as if the injury was inflicted upon themselves, such is the strong Force connection between them

Every legendary story seems to have at least one charming and optimistic character. If that's the case, then it only makes sense that Vanessa Rhode has decided to be that person. After all, if everyone is too busy whining and groaning about the negatives, how will anyone ever reach the positive? True, Vanessa Rhode's constant belief that things will get better can be terribly grating, especially to pessimists or those just level-headed enough to realize when things truly are going downhill, but Vanessa Rhode's constant positive outlook can serve to sometimes spur others to action when it feels like the world just wants them to lay down and die.

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

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

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. Vanessa Rhode? Vanessa Rhode doesn't bother with exotic battle stances, intricate maneuvers, or super-secret tactics. Vanessa Rhode, 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, Vanessa Rhode isn't beyond pulling a few more cheap tricks out of the bag. Granted, Vanessa Rhode won't be winning any medals for nobility or any prestige for a unique fighting style or a superb maneuver, but Vanessa Rhode will still be winning, the best and most dirty way she knows how.

Vanessa Rhode possesses a single minded drive for victory, and a deep-seated martyr complex. When presented with a chance to wade into battle versus overwhelming odds, Vanessa Rhode does not hesitate, and instead rushes in, relying on skill, fate or chance to let her survive.