Grizzwold comes from a medium sized Dwarven hold. This location in a mountain side was particularly territorial to the surrounding clans. While known for jewelry, gem mining, abundant trade of mushrooms and other subterranean goods, it was also struck with greed amongst its leadership. Grizzwold started life as a tobacco and herbal tender in his family compound. When draft swept through the hold, Grizzwolds name was picked to join his uncles company of scouts and tactical saboteurs. Grizzwold, while supporting out of duty, didn't enjoy killing or removing others from their home and lands. His uncle, Thelin Rubblegut, was known for being cowardly, cruel, and opportunistic amongst his crew. He kept control by fear and promises that will never be kept.

For years, this was Grizzwolds life until his uncle pushed his greed too far in his desire for treasure. While aggressively pushing for an outpost of orcish nomads goods and treasure, the company was surrounded and at the end of their good luck. Thelin saw the writing on the wall and abandoned his company to their fate. Thelin returned home with fabricated stories of bravery and loss and was labeled a hero survivor to retire to either wealth or a new company to lead to the Ash wall.