Duncan Hayt was born on Alderaan in the city of Belleau-a-Lir. He was the second son to a lower ranking aristocratic family. Duncan's Father, Royall Hayt, was a writer and a Tenured Professor of Galactic Law at a small university. Duncan's mother, Gala, was a moderately sucessful painter and writer. While Gala never drew big crowds, she did have a small cult following.
At a young age, and in competition with his older brother Kristian, Duncan showed a unique ability to lead the other students in sports and was often an after school tutor. It was during this time that Duncan began interest in life outside of art and sports.
Originally, Duncan had opted for an academic life, studying business and history at the University of Alderaan. While graduating with high honors, Duncan became dissillusioned with the tedium of his current life.