Born to a family of traders, Dunstan grew up with the expectation that he would inherit the family business. However, Dunstan didn't have much of a knack for selling, preferring to take in and explore the varied locales he would travel to along with his family on trade routes throughout Eorzea.
When he came of age, Dunstan decided to travel on his own to discover his true calling, leaving his family and friends behind. With that, he found his way to Gridania, getting caught up in circumstances he never in his wildest dreams imagined.