Brenwise lives of the land and travels around the Shire. Unlike most Hobbits he dislikes living underground and prefers to sleep under the stars in his trusty tent. He is uneducated when it comes to his letters but he can find food and shelter anywhere he goes. He catches all sorts of game and fish and trades what he does not need for his favourite ale or pipeweed. He is often employed by the farmers of the Shire to remove pests such as Shrews and protect the flocks from wolves. He never accepts money as payment but will barter his time for a meal and some ale at the nearest Inn.