Even if he did not had generations worth of wealth to fall back on, there was a certain amount of confidence that money could not buy, and Xanadu had that. His self-confident and assertive nature surely came from the nurture he received from his father, but their was a charm about him that could not be taught. As a child, he'd always been praised for being decisive and resourceful, for being a leader among his peers.

He never backed down from a challenge if for no other reason than to be in control of a situation and to assert his power. On the other hand, he was also criticized for being domineering, temperamental, and confrontational. His willingness to take look often times turned into a tendency to be to self-reliant. As he got older, these weaker traits became more controlled, but they never truly went away. It was simply that he learned to utilize them to his benefit instead of in a juvenile way through tantrums and complaining. While he still dominated any environment he stepped foot in and never shied away from confrontation, he could utilize that intimidation into persuasion.

He has always had an enormous amount of willpower and vitality, whether for good or bad, and it has enabled him to not only leave his mark on his environment, but also to be in control of it so that it couldn't cause harm to him or those he cares about. Being hurt is one of his greatest, perhaps his only, fear. It isn't because he's afraid of physical or emotional pain. It is due to his disdain for being dis-empowered. Because of this, he is extraordinarily tough, and his willingness to take risks head on is less of a desire to be impulsive, but more of a need to to overcome anything that comes his way.

However, while he is with you, he is with you through and through so long as you don't make him change his mind. Should anyone try to relinquish his control, he is always sure to double down tenfold, even if it is in the slightest or most unintentional way. He spends most of his time doing as he pleases and having a good time while doing it. He typically does this by completely disregarding any boundaries or societal expectations that are in place if for no other reason than to inflate his ego anymore. He certainly isn't lacking in self-awareness when it comes to how others view him. He's keenly aware, but given that no one's opinions are of any value to him, and because his say is always the final say, he doesn't let this insight impact him.