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Not much is known about Shiv's criminal past from before he joined the Baxter Society. {{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}} calls Shiv's past "bloody",<ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Shiv start): ''"Yours is a bloody past, Shiv. But there is a life beyond it. Let the Hidden King show you the path forward."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Paige}} calls Shiv a "man with a tortured past",<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (pass Shiv on zipline): ''"I'm a sucker for a man with a tortured past."''</ref> and the [[Venator|Venators of St. Benedict]] are keeping an eye on Shiv in case he strays from the path of redemption.<ref name=":3">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Venator|hero2=Grey Talon|number=3}}</ref> Shiv's claims that the Baxter Society "saved his life",<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shiv}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"The Baxter Society saved my life, and now I'm gonna save yours."''</ref> and his change of heart seems to be genuine.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Shiv start): ''"Some doubt your commitment to your new life, but the Hidden King's faith in you does not waver. Make him proud. Complete the ritual."''</ref>Shiv was chosen by Grey Talon as his replacement in the Baxter Society.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|Grey Talon|file=orion_ally_shiv_unkillable_01.mp3|transcription=There goes my protegé.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Shiv|hero2=Holliday|number=1|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=So you're with the Baxter Society?|hero_quote2=Shiv|quote2=Hand picked by the old man himself.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Shiv): ''"It seems I chose my replacement poorly."''</ref> He has been in the Society for "a few years" and says he is not respected by the other members.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Shiv|hero2=Abrams|number=1}}</ref> Shiv worries that the Baxter Society would eventually turn on him,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Shiv start): ''"You found a new family in the Baxter Society, and now you fear them turning on you. But if you complete the ritual, the Archmother can ensure that never happens."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (taunt Shiv): ''"The Baxter Society will turn on you, Shiv. It's only a matter of time."''</ref> as they still doubt that he's changed from his past.<ref name=":4">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Shiv|hero2=Grey Talon|number=1}}</ref> It's implied that Shiv feels lonely.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Naptime Taunt|voice line]] (Naptime taunt): ''"It's okay, Shiv. You're not alone."''</ref>

Shiv likes to go bowling and drink [[wikipedia:Bourbon_whiskey|bourbon]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shiv|file=Shiv unselect 07.mp3|context=(Unselect)|transcription=Sorry friend, today is my day off and I'm going bowling.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shiv|file=Shiv unselect 09.mp3|context=(Unselect)|transcription=Looks like I'll be hanging out with my good friend 'Bourbon' today.}}</ref> He is also referred to as a biker.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Holliday|file=Astro kill shiv 02.mp3|context=(killed Shiv)|transcription=You're not above the law Shiv, you're just a shitty biker.}}</ref>

Silver loathes Shiv with a passion and refuses to believe he could change from his criminal past.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Silver}}'s in-game [[Silver/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Shiv): ''"The Baxter Society can't protect you from me!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Silver}}'s in-game [[Silver/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Shiv): ''"I don't give a shit what the Baxter Society says, people don't change!"''</ref> She believes he deserves a fate worse than death.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Silver}}'s in-game [[Silver/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Shiv): ''"He deserved worse."''</ref> How Silver and Shiv met each other and why Silver hates Shiv is currently unknown.

* {{PageRef|name=Celeste}} "doesn't get the appeal" of Shiv and says he has "ruined a lot of lives".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Celeste|quotes=Celeste/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(killed Shiv)|transcription=I don't get the appeal.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Celeste|quotes=Celeste/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(killed Shiv)|transcription=You ruined a lot of lives, Shiv. There's no coming back from that.}}</ref>