Crucifix was raised in the normal coynite way, becoming a renowned fighter even as a youth. He had often been teased by some the others for his size and eccentricities, developing a very bitter attitude. After slaying several fellow warriors and drinking their blood, because they had teased him, he was branded af'harl and left Coyn. He traveled the galaxy for a few years as a murderer for hire, known for the brutality of his style, always leaving hacked and mutilated corpses. This made him popular in certain circles, because such acts had a way of sending a message. This continued until he happened upon a strange device, that he discovered was a holocron of Marka Ragnos.