I never really was good friends with Alister, but I've known him from both sides of the fence. When I was Parrian, I had no issues with him. He'd lead us out on bashes and whatnot and I'd return the favour ghosting through doors for him. From the other end of the spectrum, I've know him when I moved to Mercinae. I never found him to go over board with me. Sure, he'd try to steal all my belongings but he was a thief, that's just what he did. Love him or hate him, he never hid his profession as an outright burglar. I can say I learned a lot from him as an enemy than I ever did as an ally. I think he brought a lot to avalon (even with the mucky muck that happened in SD).