Thanks guys, it is a great figure, one of the best from the line, in my opinion.
Doomhippie - as I see it, he spent his youth as a petty thief. When he burned all his bridges in Rohan, he drifted into Gondor, where he continued his ways. Eventually, to stay one step ahead of the authorities, he joined up with a raiding crew. This allowed him to completely indulge in his rough ways, while maintaining a shred of legitimacy and a safe home to return to. It will be interesting to see how he interacts with some of the more heroic members of the crew.
Peithetairos - do you mean photoshop in some real trees or something? I have seen it done to make some outstanding pictures. Unfortunately, I don't really posses the photoshop skills necessary. And, in truth, I always prefer to see miniatures in their real environment. As beautiful as some of those scenes are, I love to look a beautiful table full of terrain and miniatures that I can aspire to.