Born during the longest winter in living memory, the Arctic Wanderer emerged from a remote settlement beyond the Wall where ancient First Men traditions still hold sway. Raised by a clan of nomadic hunters who followed the migrations of great elk herds, they learned to read the secrets written in ice and snow. When their settlement was lost to a devastating winter storm, they survived by forming a mysterious bond with a lone direwolf, learning to navigate the treacherous northern wastes by following the ancient paths known only to the creatures of the deep winter. This connection to the primal forces of the North transformed them into a living bridge between the old ways and the realm of men.

Silent and observant as the winter itself, the Arctic Wanderer carries themselves with the quiet dignity of one who has witnessed both the beauty and brutality of the North. They possess an almost supernatural ability to predict weather patterns and animal behavior, earning them a reputation as a sage among the free folk. Despite their solitary nature, they feel a deep sense of duty to preserve the old knowledge and protect others from winter's wrath. Their closest companion remains the direwolf that saved them, and they communicate more freely with animals than people, preferring the honest simplicity of survival to the complexities of human politics.