Characters

Nels Oleson

Nels Oleson is the well-to-do general store owner. He's a quiet-type who's often known for being sympathetic towards the local townspeople who often don't have cash to pay for items. Nels will often allow people to start a line of credit in the store, much to his wife's chagrin. His nagging wife would prefer that he not sell items to the locals if they can't afford to pay. But Nels big heart won't allow him to see people go without. And with two spoiled children to contribute to his agony, Nels knows about suffering.