A Wizard? (They are few and far between on his world. Maedhros can't help looking curious.) As far as I know, staffs serve several purposes. When one is on a hike, for example, it can be used to enhance stability - as well as cast spells.

(He now has some ideas about improving staffs. Thank you, Newt.)

The Wizards of Arda are usually...wizened. Or, rather, that is the form they choose? I do not know for certain. They are mysterious and they only involve themselves in the matters of Elves and Men when necessary. (When the Wizards deem necessary.)