Shaden is a strong leader, he is well known in the Cassaran sector for his leadership skills and battlefield prowess. He is also a very capable warrior in his own right, able to make decisions quickly he often has an edge on lesser opponents who use brute force over finesse and skill. Shaden also has a deep appreciation for all life, in any form. Although he tries to hide it at times he dislikes taking the life of any creature, whether sentient or otherwise.