What lies in Dedrich's soul is Determination. Dedrich was born on August 1, 1592 to Siegfried and Hilde. He was abducted at the age of three by bandits who sold him to the slave market at the age of eight. He was a childhood friend of Pyrrha, Who is the late Greek holy warrior, Sophitia's daughter. He was sold to a Chinese foster family, who abused him mentally and physically. Therefore, He began to develop a hatred towards Injustice. Dedrich ran away from home at the tender age of 11. He was brought onboard by the Chinese warlord, Shan-Chi to join his organization, The "Chai-Zouken".