Chapter 1
In This Chapter
Adder
Young child
The youngest of the smith's children, Esk's little brother who is still quite small.
Bad Ass Tavern Keeper
Village tavern owner
The proprietor of the tavern in Bad Ass village, serving drinks to locals and the occasional...
Blacksmith Apprentice
Apprentice craftsman
A young person learning the blacksmithing trade under Esk's father in Bad Ass village.
Cern
Village child
Another of Esk's siblings, part of the large smith family in Bad Ass village.
Drum Billet
Dying wizard
Also known as: The Dying Wizard
An elderly wizard who arrives in Bad Ass during a thunderstorm, seeking to pass on his staff before...
Eskarina Smith
Village child
Also known as: Esk
A young girl from the village of Bad Ass in the Ramtop Mountains. Born in unusual circumstances...
Gammer Beavis
Village wise woman
Also known as: The Village Wise Woman
The old wise woman of Bad Ass village, skilled in birthing and traditional healing. Present at...
Gulta
Smith's son
One of Esk's older siblings, son of the village smith. A typical village boy learning the family...
Ned
Village child
One of the smith's children, Esk's sibling who lives in the mountain village of Bad Ass.
The Smith
Village blacksmith
Also known as: Esk's father
The village blacksmith of Bad Ass, a practical man skilled in his trade. Father to several children...
The Smith's Wife
Village mother
Also known as: Esk's mother
Wife of the village smith and mother to Esk and her siblings. Present during the unusual...
Village Carpenter
Village craftsman
The local woodworker in Bad Ass village, skilled in furniture making and building repair.
Village Drunk
Village character
The local drunkard of Bad Ass village, known for spending time at the tavern and having opinions...
Village Midwife
Birth attendant
Assists Gammer Beavis with births in the mountain villages, experienced in traditional healing...
Village Miller
Grain miller
Operates the mill that grinds grain for Bad Ass village and surrounding farms.
Village Weaver
Textile maker
Creates cloth and textiles for the mountain village, working with wool from local sheep.
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