Born to a middle-class family on Kuat, Dante Atilles had high aspirations in life, always seeking to further his education and experience. Unfortunately, his family's financial situation prevented him from attending a university and much of what Dante learned he taught himself or picked up. An avid hiker, he often went to summit mountains when not working to help support his family. He loved to explore the ancient cities and ruins on Kuat and gained an interest in archeology which he studied in his free time.