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Thel 'Vadam is a 7 foot 10 inches tall, 319 pound, male Sangheili Arbiter and leader of the The Swords of Sanghelios. Thel 'Vadam is 73 years old, putting him in his late 30's, early 40's in human terms.

Thel 'Vadam is strong, fast, disciplined, athletic, smart, levelheaded, usually stoic, honest, straightforward, reasonable, emotionally closed off most of the time, wise, confident, and loyal.

Sangheili are physically imposing beings, typically standing more than a foot taller than the average human. They are vaguely reptilian in overall appearance, with leathery skin, digitigrade legs, and sharp claws and teeth. Their large hands have two fingers and two thumbs. Instead of having jaws, Sangheili have four mandibles in place. Sangheili are a warrior race so they are the best of the best in their kind. Sangheili don’t have wings or the ability to sweat due to their reptilian skin.

The armor an Arbiter wears is composed of a bronze/silvery metal, with ornate engravings and metal work, indicating the Arbiters ceremonial nature. However, it is fully functional as a combat suit, incorporating a heads-up display, energy shield system, and active camouflage.

The Arbiter is very experienced at combat and has extensive knowledge of every weapon and vehicle. The Arbiter expressed a desire to understand human weapons even before his alliance with the UNSC. His most commonly used weapons are the Plasma Rifle, Energy Sword, and the Carbine. The title of Arbiter was meant for the pinnacle of the Sangheili, a master of the battle-field, who would lead all the clans. It became the highest possible honor bestowed upon a Covenant Sangheili by the Hierarchs during a time of great need. It was the greatest religious rank of the Sangheili, although the Sangheili High Councilor is considered to have superior political and military status.

Thel, like all Sangheili, is keen to do things in an honorable manner, though he is more flexible when it comes to equipment, weapons, and vehicles. His hatred of the Jiralhanae doesn't seem to be as strong or destructive as that of other Sangheili; one example of this is when the Arbiter tried to reason with Tartarus in Installation 05's Control Room. He is shown to be true to his title "Arbiter" as he often tries to negotiate with some of his other enemies (Yanme'e, for example) and will only kill when forced to do so. He has deep respect for his fellow Sangheili and a grudging respect for the humans, specifically John-117 and Sergeant Johnson.

Despite being a former enemy of humanity, Thel has shown a willingness to fight alongside them toward a common goal. Even before peace was established, Thel was willing to work with Avery Johnson to stop Tartarus. Johnson's aid in the fight with Tartarus and the fight he put against him earlier may have earned Vadam's respect as he seemed to respect Johnson in their later encounters. He also showed sorrow at Johnson's death, and said that even beyond death, the Sergeant still guided them. He was also willing to fight side by side and back to back with the Master Chief, someone he once considered a great enemy. Thel also respected humanity enough to be present at a memorial to everyone who fell in the war. Although he often conducted himself with honor and a measure of tolerance towards others, he was not beyond pride and impatience, and would sometimes act dismissively or condescendingly to people like Catherine Halsey or Spartan Locke. Those who did not know him well frequently thought him stubborn and willful.

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