Martha:
'Are you the apothecar?' Martha inquires. 'Is that what they are called? I'm Martha pleased to meet you Sir', she introduces herself formally and everyone else in the party too. 'We are here on an important mission to save the world, but first I wonder if I could ask if you've always wanted to be an apothecar, and whether you think it's that hard to pick up, for someone with no experience?'
The gnome looks at Martha for a long moment, blinking. He smiles broadly. "I am very sorry, but there are no apothacaries in Hestavar. We have no ill people here. I offer a fine array of liquors for one's clarity of thought or entertainment but that is all I have to offer, I am afraid."
Agon:
"The head librarian told us that you would have tests, tests of worth. How do you assay living beings, alchemist?" Agon asked.
At this, the gnome's eyes light up. "Ahhh, very good. That is another story altogether. I have several draughts to help you. First, a test of faith. Who among you has depth of faith and understanding of why one has it?"