Penflower was born on the day that Belcorra Haruvex was defeated, only 300 years later. He would not have learned of this until much time later, when he was training to join spell and steel in Absalom. As he learned this, he became obsessed with the Roseguard and went to Otari to learn everything he could about them. They are his heroes and he only wishes to become as strong as they were one day.
During his time in Otari, he befriended some of the villagers, especially Wrin, and started to say his prayers to Desna. But over time he knew he would want to poke into the Gauntlight. Instead, he started to visit other ruins, to try to feel safer in a closed space, however he never was brave enough to go to the main building. He is itching to go there, if only he could convince some others to come with him...