Rufus grew up in the wild woods of the UK surrounded by the flora and fauna of the British landscape. He grew up with the understanding of the laws of nature, though he never socialised with the others in the neighbouring village he found it interesting the activities that they would do. Rufus is a quiet lynx and would rather listen to what people say. For many years he grew in the wildwoods of Britain till he moved to an island just off the coast of the UK where he would undergo training to become a Knight
Rufus tends to have his head in the clouds whenever he feels bored dreaming of adventures in unknown territory. That is unless there is an job to do then he is focused solo on the completion of it, even if it means the cost of his time and effort.
It was during his time when he attended the knights training that he truly became social. TRUE that it was also because he had to relay orders but it was a starting block for his social development.

Art by Indiwolf