He is shown to be a cruel, sadistic megalomaniac who desires to 'cleanse' the populace of the Ink world and replace them with his own creations. He also shows disdain for his father, Nathan, for neglecting him in his youth. He is implied to care for his mother Tessa, however. Wilson was presumably born in the early 1910s or 20s to a wealthy family. He was the son of Nathan and Tessa Arch. Tessa raised him for most of his childhood, as Nathan was frequently busy with business ventures.