Looks: Xaden is muscular and tall, with a massive chest, wide shoulders and heavily muscled arms. He has windblown black hair and dark brows. He has warm-toned, tawny-brown skin with dark stubble along his jawline and eyes resembling gold-flecked onyx. When first introduced, he’s described him as, "more than four inches over six foot tall." His features are harsh and utterly perfect, as if an artist spent their lifetime carving and sculpting them, with a year alone spent on his mouth. Xaden inherited his high cheekbones, long lashes, ear shape, and the golden hue of his eyes from his mother. However, in appearance, he mostly takes after his father, Fen Riorson. Relics and scars: A diagonal scar bisects his left eyebrow and ends at the top corner of his cheek. He received this scar from Sgaeyl during his Threshing. A dark shimmering rebellion relic curved in swirls and dips starts at his left wrist, winding up his neck. His back is covered in a dragon relic of Sgaeyl, that sweeps from his waist over both of his shoulders, as well as 107 silver scars on top of the dragon relic, which came from claiming responsibility for the 107 separatist children. He gains another scar over his heart. Outfits: He is always seen in black leather clothes, especially his flight jacket, as is uniform for a Rider. None of his uniforms have patches aside from his year, wing, or rank. His summer uniform is a short-sleeved top under his usual flight jacket. He smells of mint and leather, and something that borders between citrus and floral. Powers and abilities: Lesser Magic Every bonded rider whose dragon is channeling through them is capable of performing lesser magic. This type of magic includes being able to: lock and unlock doors without touching them, move with preternatural speed, manipulate mage lights, use runes, and power ink pens. Imbuing A process of leaving a rider's power in stasis within an object, which is not a skill that many riders have as it only comes naturally to a handful of signets. Signet Shadow Summoning Due to his bond with Sgaeyl, Xaden developed the signet of being able to summon and wield shadows. He often uses his shadows to conceal himself, or solidifies them to use against opponents by choking or hold them in place. Because Xaden's grandfather used to be Sgaeyl's rider, Xaden had a greater chance of manifesting two signets. His particular form of inntinnsic ability allows him to see other people's true intentions by reading their mind. Combat Skills He's noted as being the best fighter in the Riders Quadrant by his fellow marked ones as well as Professor Emetterio. Xaden's fighting style is described as dirty and fucking ruthless, during the secret meeting beneath the tree. He's fast enough to catch flying daggers without using lesser magic. Weapons Expert Xaden is an expert with several kinds of weapons and apt in learning new kinds. His weapon of choice is a pair of double swords strapped to his back. Personality: Riders seem to move around him, giving him wide berth as though he's a shark. He walks with lethal grace. Xaden is authoritative and concise, making quick judgement calls with the help of his signets. Due to his upbringing he is emotionally distant with most people, with very few exceptions. He is a blue dagger tail dragon hybrid, so he has deep navy horns, a dragon tail and wings.