What is roach from people under the stairs?

Roach is a character from the 1991 horror-comedy film "People Under the Stairs," directed by Wes Craven. He is one of the main characters and a friend of the protagonist, a young boy named Fool.

Roach is a mysterious and elusive figure who lives inside the walls of the creepy mansion owned by the film's antagonists, the Robesons. He is initially distrustful of Fool but eventually becomes his ally and helps him navigate the mansion's deadly traps and secret passages.

Throughout the film, Roach is revealed to have been a victim of the Robesons, who kept him locked away and tortured him for years. Despite his traumatic past, Roach demonstrates a brave and resourceful spirit in his efforts to help Fool and escape their captors.

Roach is played by actor Sean Whalen, who has also appeared in several other horror and sci-fi films, including "Halloween II" and "The People vs. Larry Flynt."