As Master of Spring, Kane was the second-highest ranking monk of his order. Although he had long since acquired the experience needed to challenge the Grand Master of Flowers for the leadership of the order, he refrained from doing so out of respect for his venerated master. Instead, he resigned from the order, and another Master of Spring was appointed to take his place. Kane took a vow of poverty and set out into the world.

Kane meditates at least four hours each day and practices his skills for another four. Whenever he needs food or other items, he takes the most menial jobs he can find, preferably involving hard physical labor. This preserves his sense of connection with the world. He is 60 years old, but looks 20 years younger. He is wiry, muscular, and very thin, and dresses in simple rags, as befits an ascetic. He remains in Bloodstone for as long as he is needed, but refuses money, titles, magical items, and even a roof over his head.