I'm Glad you enjoyed Rolus's story; I thought it was a cool idea myself. I have had experience before with this campaign, but my group fell through early on, so most of it is new to me. I did have a thought of taking the leadership of the gang after he cleared their name. Though I didn’t even think of taking the leadership feat, but that's a great idea.
His views are the same as his gang's when it comes to the Hollow, a lot of money being made there and they are all wondering how they could get a cut. They've stayed away from being a group inside the city in fear of the Lumber Consortium guards remembering there faces, but if they had a in to the city like there new leader becoming a hero of the town. The group would move in and try to become a type of crime syndicate that tries to help the workers over the fat cat's running the show.
I took the Martial weapon proficiency feat to be able to wield the 3-section-staff.
I don't know much about the Bronzewood Lodge could you explain them or tell me where to find out about them, then I can answer that question hehe. I hope this answers your questions, and let me know if you have anymore of them.