Zanothi Nightblade 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.

Zanothi Nightblade can be very protective, and when any of his friends are being bullied or threatened, he will step in to defend them. This can gets Zanothi Nightblade in trouble when he refuses to back down during these exchanges, and sometimes has trouble discerning between friendly teasing and intentional insults. However, because of this fierce loyalty, his friends know that no matter what, Zanothi Nightblade will be there for them.

All who gain power are afraid to lose it, and Zanothi Nightblade is no exception. Some use their power for good, some for evil; Zanothi Nightblade, however, knows that these are just points of view. He is on a quest for greater power, and uses all his skills and abilities to ensure his supremacy, regardless of the consequences.

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

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

Zanothi Nightblade 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.