Like many Chandrilan Humans, Mazen was born on a farm and born to be a farmer. His parents operated a considerable farm not far from the Gladean State Parks system. Like his elder brother, Alec, Mazen was schooled alongside other "farm kids" who lived on neighboring settlements, though none were particularly close-by. It was simply understood that Mazen would someday inherit the family farm; just the same, he was allowed to take piloting lessons which would later play heavily into his career choice.