Alister was born on the agriworld of Agamar where he lived with his father Drailin Kaid, mother Aedal, and little sister Yuula. Coming from a lower income household Alister's family never possessed much money, though his home was rich in love and attention. Drailin provided for his family as a hunter by selling the skins, meat, and other valuable parts from local wildlife, while his wife Aedal stayed home caring for the family. Attending local school Alister was an athletic child who not only enjoyed sports, but spent most of his free time either dashing through the woods, or helping his father hunt. He showed considerable skill with a blaster pistol at an early age, and then a blaster rifle when he was old enough to handle one properly. He spent as many afternoons helping his father hunt