He is a former slave of the Tevinter Imperium who escaped with his family and fled to Ferelden. On the way his family was killed. Alarith himself was almost killed when Dalish elves scoured the caravan for loot, but was spared as a fellow elf. Surprisingly, for a former slave, Alarith is neither particularly bitter nor self-pitying, and touts the Alienage as "everything that is worth fighting for" to a Tabris Warden during the origin.
During the City Elf Origin he will offer advice to the Warden if they visit him in his shop. During the Unrest in the Alienage quest, he will update the Warden on the present situation of the Alienage.
Unless the Warden is an elf, he will not trade goods until after Unrest in the Alienage quest is completed and the elves are saved. If Caladrius took them with him, or used them in the Blood Ritual, his shop will remain permanently closed.
Considering that Alarith recommends the Warden to quietly make the transactions with him, it shows that his business or the wares he is selling or buying back, are illegal.
Greater Health PoulticeGreater Health PoulticeHerbalism A skilled herbalist has rendered a variety of medicinal ingredients into this soothing, restorative substance.
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Health Poultice
Health PoulticeHealth PoulticeHerbalism A skilled herbalist has rendered a variety of medicinal ingredients into this soothing, restorative substance.
x3
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Lesser Health Poultice
Lesser Health PoulticeLesser Health PoulticeHerbalism A skilled herbalist has rendered a variety of medicinal ingredients into this soothing, restorative substance.
x4
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Injury Kit
Injury KitInjury KitHerbalism A kit containing bandages and other healing aids.
x2
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Lesser Injury Kit
Lesser Injury KitLesser Injury KitHerbalism A kit containing bandages and other healing aids.
x3
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Double-Baked Mabari Crunch
Double-Baked Mabari CrunchDouble-Baked Mabari CrunchHerbalism With a lovely melted cheese topping, double-baked mabari crunch is absolutely irresistible. At least if you're a dog.
x2
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Mabari Crunch
Mabari CrunchMabari CrunchHerbalism It's a mystery why the fighting hounds of Ferelden desire treats composed partially of plant matter. The crunch is also a mystery.
x4
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Freezing Coating
Freezing CoatingFreezing CoatingPoison-Making A small vial with a thick, frosty liquid.
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Greater Warmth Balm
Greater Warmth BalmGreater Warmth BalmHerbalism This light balm attunes the user to the element of fire.
+60% fire resistance for 180 seconds.
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Greater Nature Salve
Greater Nature SalveGreater Nature SalveHerbalism This thick brown salve makes the user smell like dirt and herbs.
+60% nature resistance for 180 seconds.
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Lesser Warmth Balm
Lesser Warmth BalmLesser Warmth BalmHerbalism This light balm attunes the user to the element of fire.
+30% fire resistance for 180 seconds.
x2
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Lesser Nature Salve
Lesser Nature SalveLesser Nature SalveHerbalism This thick brown salve makes the user smell like dirt and herbs.
+30% nature resistance for 180 seconds.
x2
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Mild Choking Powder Trap
Mild Choking Powder TrapMild Choking Powder TrapTrap-Making The packet of dust contained within is surprisingly heavy, as if it were powdered rock or metal.
x2
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Mild Sleeping Gas Trap
Mild Sleeping Gas TrapMild Sleeping Gas TrapTrap-Making Even the tiny amount of gas leaking out of this trap causes a tingling sensation.
x2
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Rock Salve
Rock SalveRock SalveHerbalism A salve of animal tallow that smells foul and is filled with tiny shards of rock.
+5 Armor for 120 seconds. +10 Physical Resistance for 120 seconds. Reduced Speed for 120 seconds.
Glamour CharmGlamour CharmItem This minor magical charm captures the viewer's attention and distra... ooo, pretty...
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Fire Crystal
Fire CrystalFire CrystalItem These shards of lifestone are infused with magic, either naturally or by one of the Tranquil. They're white-hot and useful in many fire-related potions and traps.
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Trap Trigger
Trap TriggerTrap TriggerItem Even the most powerful trap requires a trigger. This bit of metal and wire could easily be turned into one by someone of sufficient skill.
x10
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Deathroot
DeathrootDeathrootItem A harmless enough plant on its own, deathroot's thick leaves contain an extract that the Chasind have used to induce hallucinations for centuries. Sufficiently concentrated, it can be made into a deadly poison.
x2
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Tome of Skill and Sundry
Tome of Skill and SundryTome of Skill and SundryTome A sprawling work of early Ferelden that attempts to unify many disciplines under one theory of mental capacity. Long censored by the Chantry, the book grants a greater capacity for general skills.
Senior Enchanter's RobesSenior Enchanter's RobesClothing Robes such as these are worn by the senior enchanters of the Circle of Magi.
+2 willpower +2 magic +6 defense
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Warpaint of the Waking Sea
Warpaint of the Waking SeaWarpaint of the Waking SeaWarpaint A pattern traditional to the Waking Sea Bannorn.
+0.25/+0.5 health regeneration in combat
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Swordsman's Girdle
Swordsman's GirdleSwordsman's GirdleBelt This ingenious Fereldan item is designed to do the difficult work of holding up a warrior's pants, so he can concentrate on sword-swinging.
+2 melee critical chance
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Current Map of Ferelden
Current Map of FereldenCurrent Map of FereldenGift A clean and fairly up to date map showing the borders of modern Ferelden.
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Manual: Assassin
Manual: AssassinManual: AssassinGeneric "A Knife in the Back is Worth Two in the Bush." A manual that teaches the tricks of the assassin's trade.