Hestenhelm, or simply 'Hesten', revels little about his background. He would consider himself a 'man of the world' and has little interest in affiliating himself with any group or nation. While he likes to give the impression that he just sprung from the ground with no ties or links he, in fact, didn't appear from nowhere. If pushed on the subject and plied with some drink, he will reveal that he was originally from Dale.

He left the city at a young age, for reasons he does not speak of, and began wandering around Rhovanion befriending any peoples he meet on the way but never staying anywhere for too long. The Woodsmen of Mirkwood where one of the first groups he encountered. From them he learned woodcraft and other survival skills that have served him well. 

He is also fascinated with the history of Middle earth, learning as much as he can from the people he encounters. Spending time in ancient ruins, letting his imagination run wild, is a favourite pass time of his.