Born and raised by a Santa-believing family in Italy, Elf Guido started his career as a passionate Santa tracker elf in Sector 3. He was recommended for North Pole elf service when he applied at Southern North Pole University to be an intern for Professor Elf Dr. Grant Smedley. While at school he took an interest in journalism, where he excelled. His combined skills in historical research and reporting are used to write the new series called "How the North Pole Works".