He was part of the Jedi strike team which participated in the First Battle of Geonosis, the opening battle of the Clone Wars. Kit Fisto is a striking example of an alien Jedi, a Nautolan with large eyes, and a gathered tangle of flexible tentacle-tresses extending from his head.

He is at home in the waters of aquatic planets, like his native Glee Anselm. He was renowned for not only his power and achievements but also for his humility, for being quite approachable, and for his famous friendly smile.

As a Jedi Master, Fisto has an intense focus, particularly in combat. Kit Fisto was a Nautolan male Jedi Master during the waning decades of the Galactic Republic.