Shrek

Shrek is a gigantic greenskinned physically intimidating ogre with a Scottish accent. Even though his background is something of a mystery according to Shrek The Musical it is revealed that on his 7th birthday Shrek was sent away by his parents because it was an ogre tradition. He is seen traveling alone being either screamed at or teased by passersby. The only time he receives a pleasant greeting is a wave from a young Fiona who is promptly led away by her parents. In the book his parents threw him into a dark hole that leads to the real world.