Anakin Skywalker, prior to his transformation into Darth Vader, is a young and talented Jedi with exceptional natural abilities. He is earnest, optimistic, yet burdened by a fear of loss, which ultimately leads him down a dark path. Anakin is fiercely loyal to those he loves but struggles with the discipline required by the Jedi Order. His relationships are central to his life, most notably with his mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi, his wife Padmé Amidala, and his children, Luke and Leia. His key trait is his raw, unmatched power in the Force, which both propels his growth and becomes his ultimate downfall.