Ria'd Stesca is driven by an unsatisfied urge to discover just who he is and where he came from. He was an orphaned child before becoming a Jedi, and the most he knows is he was born on Dathomir, a member of the Nightsister cult until he was rescued as an infant by the Jedi.

This need for gratification at times can often be distracting for the young man, especially when it can interrupt his duties.

Ria'd Stesca isn't stupid, and understands, perhaps better than most Jedi, that the Brotherhood is run by dark siders. Despite being a Jedi himself, he finds himself not bothered by them at all, and instead simply wishes to ride the waves of the Force and allow it to do what it will.

This has upon occasion put him at differences with other light sided Force users who see the dark side as an enemy that must be stopped.

Ria'd Stesca doesn't often like to let his emotions get the better of him, feeling they are a gateway to a weakness that can be exploited. This isn't to say he's unemotional, far from it, just that he is more reserved and analytical than most.

He likes to take a step back and weigh his options, and often comes across as unsociable because of it.

At heart, Ria'd Stesca hates conflict and will often go to great lengths to avoid it by whatever means he can. He will use his skill in Diplomacy to try and calm a situation should the need arise.

This has, upon occasion, landed him in trouble when he should have jumped to action instead of being so passive.

Truth be told, Ria'd would rather not fight if he didn't have too. However, one must not mistake his pacifism for weakness as he will draw upon his weapon should he have too.

When in close combat, Ria'd Stesca will use a combination of his mastery in Soresu and Sliding Hands to wear down his opponent until they tire, give up, or he is forced to end the conflict with a swift swing of his lightsaber.

However, this style of fighting is highly defensive and is based entirely on being reactive to his opponent. His style also falters against opponent's who's stamina can eclipse his own, at which point he merely delays the inevitable.

In a battlefield situation, you will often find Ria'd Stesca on the front lines supporting his allies with a myriad of defensive Force Powers.

Abilities such as Healing, Control Self, Battle Meditation and more to support his side as best he can.

However, his emphasis on powers that help a group leaves little to be desired In a one on one confrontation, where his defensive skills merely delay the inevitable.