Hermit: live in seclusion — either in a sheltered community such as a monastery, or entirely alone — for a formative part of their life. Seeking a life of quiet, solitude, and perhaps answers.
In a dark alley at night, they were attacked by thugs. Before they can take anything, they turn white with terror and run away. They discovered that they have a guardian ghost, a wise, benign spirit who accompanies them.