"Sub-Zero" is a member of the Arkanian secret order called the Lin Kuei. His birth name and date are unknown, only that he was adopted by the Lin Kuei as an infant. He is a member of the Arkanian species, though his eyes were replaced with cybernetics. As part of the Lin Kuei he was taught in the arts of Stealth and Infiltration, Martial Arts, and Tatics. In recent years the Lin Kuei has also branched out to further their members knowledge on technology and Aerospace. As such "Sub-Zero" has become a competent pilot.