Rolf was raised in Wollebank as a shepard. From a young age he would defend the flock from wolves with his cudgel. During his teenage years he became a blacksmith. He learned from the local master, a family friend. His work is extremely practical and he shies away from making anything too ornate. He specializes in silvercraft and moonchanting, though the opportunities are rare. He takes immense pride in his work and even ensured every guard of Wollebank was armed with his craft.
 
Rolf has a large family, though his parents are now deceased. He has many brothers and sisters and his cousins litter Stensia. Though most of his family stayed local, Rolf felt compelled to join the church and fight evil all across Innistrad. Known as the 'Hero of Wollebank', the city and his family were extremely sad to see him go.