Alistair is described as a misanthropic and introverted person due to his complicated human life, which has left an indelible mark. Alistair is very distrustful of the nobility, especially the Volturi. He considers Carlisle his closest acquaintance, even a friend. However, he visits no more than once or twice a century.Alistair's past was difficult, his father turned into a vampire against his will, and his mother and his sisters were exchanged by their father for Alistair's immortal life.