The origins of the Hunter are determined by the players themselves, ranging from a middle-class upbringing, a troublesome childhood, a military background, a member of a noble family, or a talentless weakling among others.

At some point in their life, the Hunter becomes aware of Paleblood, and goes to Yharnam to obtain and use it to transcend the hunt. Paleblood is not shown to be known about by common people unaware of the Eldritch Truth, however the player wrote a note to themselves