Ben Bolo was born and raised in Kuju, the son of a blacksmith who passed down the family trade to him. From a young age, Ben showed an aptitude for working with metal, and he spent most of his childhood tinkering with tools and learning the ins and outs of the craft. When he was old enough, Ben set up his own smithy in Kuju, which he called Bolo's Forge. His reputation quickly spread throughout the village, and soon he was the go-to blacksmith for all mining-related needs.
In addition to his skill as a toolmaker, Ben was known for his kind nature and his sense of humor. He was always quick with a joke or a kind word, and he went out of his way to help his neighbors whenever he could. As a result, he was one of the most well-respected members of the community. One of his proudest achievements was creating a new type of pickaxe that was lighter and more durable than anything else on the market. It quickly became popular with the miners in Kuju, and soon other villages were clamoring for the chance to purchase Ben's pickaxes. Aside from his work, Ben also had a love of storytelling. He would often regale his customers with tall tales of his youth or legends of dwarven heroes. His stories were so entertaining that many would come to his forge just to hear them.