General:

Tolaril speaks with an unusual accent, as though his tongue has grown accustomed to a more peculiar language, and it remains true whether speaking Sindarin or Westron. This, along with his general attire, would appear to suggest he has spent a lot of time in foreign parts. His propensity for asking what many would consider to be fairly silly questions would also indicate that he's not been back to the west of middle-earth for a very long time, and isn't what you'd call up to date on current events.

In his possession are a number of musical instruments, some more unorthodox than others, upon which he is quite happy to play a tune at the slightest provocation - hopefully in return for some supper.

History:

Tolaril is one of the Green Elves, or Laegrim (or Laiquendi, to you Quenya-botherers). More specifically, he was born in Arthórien, as one of the "Guest Elves" within the girdle of Melian. A natural contrarian, however, he didn't spend a lot of time there before leaving to wander the lands of Beleriand, and eventually beyond. Unlike most of his own kin, he found Men and Dwarves to be quite fascinating, often seeking out the pleasure of their company when possible over that of his own rather insular people.

If you RP an elf character originally from Doriath or Ossiriand, there's a reasonable chance Tolaril might have met them. It's up to you if you want to RP it that way.

More recently, Tolaril has spent a very long time in and around Rhun and Khand, far to the east. That land, and its people, customs, fashion, and language have rubbed off on him quite noticeably. If you RP a character from Rhun, such as an Easterling, or in particular a dwarf of the Ironfist, Blacklock, Stonefoot or Stiffbeard clans, your character might well notice this.