Chapter 10
In This Chapter
Albert
Former Archchancellor, now Death's servant
Also known as: Alberto Malich
Revealed to be Alberto Malich, a former Archchancellor of Unseen University who achieved a form of...
Archchancellor Ymper Trymon
Head of Unseen University
Also known as: Trymon
The current Archchancellor of Unseen University. Ambitious and concerned about magical disturbances.
Binky
Death's steed
Death's pale horse, actually a white stallion. Can gallop through the air and across dimensions.
Brother Fingers
Monastery monk
A monk at the mountain monastery. Part of the spiritual community that provides wisdom.
Brother Plasterer
Monastery craftsman monk
A practical monk who handles the monastery's construction needs.
Brother Praying Mantis
Monastery monk
Another monk at the monastery, known for his meditative practices.
Chart-drawer Stronginthearm
Cartographer
Creates maps and charts for travelers and traders.
Cutwell
Wizard helping to fix reality
Also known as: Igneous Cutwell
One of the few people who can still see Princess Keli clearly. Works to help restore the proper...
Death
Death experiencing mortal work
Also known as: The Grim Reaper
Working as a short-order cook, trying to understand human emotions and relationships while his...
Death-tender Ixolite
Funeral service provider
Handles funeral arrangements and burial services for the deceased.
Famine
Anthropomorphic personification
Another of Death's colleagues, representing hunger and want. Appears as a gaunt figure.
Jiglad Wert
University wizard
A wizard at Unseen University who notices the magical disturbances affecting reality.
King Olerve
King of Sto Lat
Also known as: King Olerve the Bastard
The aging King of Sto Lat, Princess Keli's father. A practical ruler concerned about succession.
Lecturer in Recent Runes
University lecturer
A faculty member who teaches about magical writing and symbols.
Lu-Tze
Time-aware monk
Also known as: The Sweeper
An ancient monk who understands the nature of time and reality. Provides cryptic wisdom.
Mort
Apprentice gaining Death's powers
Also known as: Mortimer
Becoming more powerful and taking on aspects of Death himself. His actions begin to have serious...
Pestilence
Anthropomorphic personification
Also known as: Disease
The third of Death's colleagues, embodying plague and disease. Works alongside the other horsemen.
Pit-digger Zombie
Cemetery worker
Digs graves and maintains the cemetery grounds.
Princess Keli
Princess caught between realities
Also known as: Kelirehenna
Caught between life and death due to Mort's intervention. Becoming translucent and existing in an...
Spelter
University wizard
Another wizard at the University, concerned about the growing magical chaos.
Student Ponder
Magic student
A young wizard studying at Unseen University, eager to learn about magic.
The Abbot
Monastery leader
Leader of a monastery who has achieved a form of spiritual enlightenment. Wise and contemplative.
The Bursar
University administrator
The University's financial administrator, increasingly unstable due to magical stress.
The Dean
University dean
A senior faculty member at Unseen University, pompous and self-important.
The Librarian
University librarian
Unseen University's librarian, transformed into an orangutan by magical accident. Highly protective...
The Phantom
Restless spirit
A spirit who haunts certain locations and is sensitive to changes in the supernatural order.
War
Anthropomorphic personification
One of Death's colleagues, the anthropomorphic personification of War. A large, armored figure.
Ysabell
Knowledgeable resident of Death's domain
Growing fond of Mort despite his awkwardness. Knows more about Death's domain and duties than she...
Previously Seen
Acolyte Teppic
Junior priest
A young priest who assists with religious ceremonies and duties.
Advocate Slant
Legal representative
Provides legal representation and advice to clients.
Ale-maker Gimlet
Beverage producer
Brews beer and ale for taverns and private customers.
Baker Dibbler
Town baker
A baker who supplies bread to both royal and common customers.
Ball-tosser Circus
Street performer
A skilled performer who juggles and entertains crowds at markets.
Bard Imp
Entertainer
A traveling musician who performs in taverns and at celebrations.
Beast-handler Maladict
Draft animal handler
Uses oxen for heavy farm work and transportation of goods.
Bee-keeper Magrat
Apiary keeper
Maintains beehives and sells honey and beeswax products.
Beef-keeper Ironfoundersson
Cattle farmer
Raises cattle for milk and meat production.
Beggar Foul Ole Ron
Street beggar
A street person in Ankh-Morpork who witnesses the strange supernatural events.
Bloom-vendor Rosemary
Flower grower
Grows and sells flowers for celebrations and ceremonies.
Border-guard Pessimal
Border control agent
Controls the flow of goods across borders and collects duties.
Buggy Swires
Precision craftsman
A small humanoid who works in specialized trades requiring fine dexterity.
Builder Glot
Wood craftsman
A craftsman who works with wood and construction.
Butcher Carrot
Meat supplier
Provides meat to both common folk and the royal household.
Captain Vimes
City Watch captain
A Watch captain in Ankh-Morpork who notices the strange disturbances in the city.
Chair of Indefinite Studies
University professor
A professor of vague and uncertain magical subjects.
Chandler Wax
Light provider
Produces candles and other lighting supplies for the community.
Chevon-keeper Ogg
Goat farmer
Keeps goats for milk, meat, and hide production.
Chief Guard
Captain of royal guards
The captain of Princess Keli's personal guard. Loyal and competent but mystified by recent events.
Clay-worker Angua
Ceramic craftsman
Creates pottery and ceramic goods for household use.
Clerk Stronginthearm
City administrator
A bureaucrat who handles city records and notices discrepancies.
Cloth-worker Tiffany
Textile producer
Creates textiles and clothing from various fibers.
Cobbler Ignor
Shoe craftsman
A craftsman who makes and repairs shoes for city residents.
Coin-trader Bunce
Currency exchanger
Exchanges currencies and provides banking services.
Cold-keeper Shufti
Ice merchant
Harvests and sells ice for food preservation and cooling.
Cord-worker Vimes
Rope producer
Produces ropes and cords for various uses around town.
Cornice-overlooking-Broadway
Architectural guardian
A stone gargoyle who comes to life and observes the city from his perch.
Corporal Nobbs
Watch corporal
A member of the City Watch with questionable personal hygiene and ethics.
Count Notfaroutoe
Undead aristocrat
A vampire who exists on the fringes of society, affected by the supernatural disturbances.
Dairyman Hrun
Dairy producer
Creates various cheeses and dairy products for the local market.
Detritus
Hired enforcer
A troll who works as muscle for various enterprises in Ankh-Morpork.
Doll-master String
Puppet operator
A performer who operates marionettes and hand puppets for children.
Dr. Cruces
Guild leader
Head of the Assassins Guild, a refined gentleman who practices murder as an art.
Duke Sto Helit
Treacherous Duke
A scheming nobleman who plots to assassinate Princess Keli. Ambitious and ruthless.
Exotic-goods Rinso
Exotic goods trader
Imports and sells rare spices and exotic ingredients.
Farmer Threepwood
Royal supplier
A local farmer who supplies produce to the royal kitchens.
Fat Charlie
Satisfied customer
A large customer who is impressed by Death's cooking skills.
Field-keeper Cohen
Grain farmer
Grows various grains and cereals for processing into flour.
First Assassin
Hired assassin
A professional killer hired to murder Princess Keli. Skilled but ultimately thwarted by...
Fishmonger Sally
Market vendor
A trader who sells fish in the market and hears all the local gossip.
Flame-suppressor Downey
Emergency responder
Responds to fires and other emergencies in the city.
Flame-swallower Hot
Dangerous entertainer
A dangerous performer who eats fire and breathes flames for spectacle.
Flame-tender Daft
Street lighting maintenance
Lights and maintains the street lamps throughout the city.
Garden-keeper Hodgesaargh
Vegetable farmer
Grows vegetables and root crops for the local market.
Gardener Modo
Palace groundskeeper
The palace gardener who maintains the royal grounds and gardens.
Gloin Glodsson
Metalworker
A dwarf craftsman who works with metals and notices the strange magical disturbances.
Gold-lender Gilt
Money lender
Provides loans and financial services to those in need of capital.
Goldsmith Ptaclusp
Precious metals worker
A skilled craftsman who creates jewelry for wealthy customers.
Groom Pteppic
Stable worker
A stable worker who cares for the royal horses and maintains equipment.
Guard Carrot
Palace guard
A palace guard loyal to Princess Keli. Honest and straightforward.
Guard Dorfl
Local law enforcement
Patrols the town and maintains order among the citizens.
Guard Nobby
Palace guard
Another palace guard, somewhat less reliable than his colleagues.
Headsman Teatime
State executioner
Carries out capital punishment sentences ordered by the court.
Herbalist Granny Weatherwax
Herb dealer and healer
A wise woman who deals in herbs and potions, sensitive to magical disturbances.
High Priest Dios
Religious leader
The chief religious official in Sto Lat who performs ceremonies and provides spiritual guidance.
Innkeeper Glod
Inn proprietor
Owner of an inn in Sto Lat where travelers stay and gossip spreads.
Justice Snapcase
Legal authority
Presides over legal proceedings and makes judicial decisions.
Lady Sybil
Court lady
A noblewoman at court who serves as a companion to the royal family.
Lamp-oil Granny
Oil supplier
Provides various oils for lamps, cooking, and other household needs.
Letter-writer Dearhearts
Professional writer
Writes letters and documents for those who cannot read or write.
Lezek
Farmer, Mort's father
Mort's father, a farmer who is at his wit's end about what to do with his awkward son.
Liquid-bearer Wazzer
Water delivery service
Delivers fresh water to homes and businesses without wells.
Little Sammy
Kitchen helper
A young boy who helps wash dishes and clean the tavern.
Lord Rodley
Royal courtier
A nobleman at court who serves as an advisor to the king.
Mad Hamish
Street cleaner
An old man who cleans the streets and witnesses supernatural events.
Madame Sharn
Mystic reader
A mystic who reads palms and cards, sensitive to supernatural disturbances.
Maid Agnes
Royal servant
A servant in the royal palace who helps care for Princess Keli.
Maid Ludmilla
Palace servant
Another palace maid who assists with royal household duties.
Merchant Chriek
Royal supplier
A trader who does business with the royal court of Sto Lat.
Miller Hgreat
Grain processor
Operates the grain mill that supplies flour to the town.
Mort's Mother
Farmer's wife
Lezek's wife and Mort's mother. Worried about her son's future prospects.
Mount-dealer Casanunda
Horse merchant
Buys and sells horses for transportation and farm work.
Mr. Boggis
Professional thief
A representative of the Thieves Guild, operating within legal parameters.
Mrs. Cake
Medium and clairvoyant
A medium and fortune teller who senses the supernatural disturbances caused by Death's activities.
Mrs. Palm
Guild leader
Leader of Ankh-Morpork's seamstresses, a respectable businesswoman.
Mrs. Whitlow
Death herald
A banshee whose wailing announces deaths, confused by the supernatural chaos.
Night Watchman
City patrol guard
A guard who patrols Ankh-Morpork's streets at night, witnessing strange events.
Number-keeper Boggis
Financial record keeper
Keeps financial records for businesses and wealthy individuals.
Old Pete
Tavern regular
A regular at the tavern where Death works, enjoys the excellent food.
Orchard-keeper Twoflower
Fruit grower
Tends fruit trees and sells seasonal produce.
Pack-handler Polly
Pack animal handler
Uses donkeys for carrying loads and transportation in rough terrain.
Palace Cook
Royal cook
The head cook at the royal palace of Sto Lat. Concerned about the strange goings-on.
Palace Steward
Palace administrator
The chief administrator of the royal household. Trying to maintain order amid chaos.
Pest-controller Amazing
Pest control specialist
Specializes in eliminating rats and other vermin from buildings.
Plant-keeper Agnes
Herb grower
Grows and sells medicinal and culinary herbs.
Pork-farmer Littlebottom
Pig farmer
Raises pigs for meat and uses every part of the animal.
Poultry-keeper Nanny
Poultry farmer
Raises chickens and other poultry, selling eggs and birds.
Prison-keeper Tanty
Prison administrator
Manages prisoners and maintains the local jail facility.
Prophecy-baker Destiny
Fortune food maker
Creates small cakes with fortunes inside for those seeking guidance.
Reg Shoe
Self-aware zombie
A zombie who maintains his identity and personality despite being undead.
Revenue-gatherer Hopkinson
Government tax agent
Collects taxes and fees for the royal government.
Rincewind
Cowardly wizard
A wizard known for his cowardice and bad luck, mentioned in passing at the University.
Risk-assessor Bean
Risk management
Provides insurance against various risks and disasters.
Royal Herald
Court announcer
The official announcer for the royal court. Struggles with the changing reality.
Royal Physician
Court physician
The court doctor who is baffled by Princess Keli's condition and the strange events.
Ruby
Tavern server
The tavern's serving girl who works alongside Death in the kitchen.
Runner Swift
Communication courier
Carries messages between towns and important locations.
Scullery Maid
Kitchen worker
A kitchen servant responsible for cleaning dishes and assisting the cook.
Second Assassin
Hired assassin
Partner to the first assassin in the plot against Princess Keli.
Sergeant Colon
Watch sergeant
A sergeant in the Ankh-Morpork City Watch. Reliable but not the brightest.
Sid
Tavern patron
A regular customer at the tavern where Death works. Enjoys the new cook's unusual but excellent...
Silent-actor Gesture
Silent performer
A performer who acts out scenes without speaking, using only movement.
Smith Carcer
Royal blacksmith
The local blacksmith in Sto Lat who provides metalwork for the royal household.
Soot-cleaner Maurice
Chimney maintenance
Cleans chimneys and flues to prevent fires and improve air flow.
Stable Master
Royal stable keeper
The man in charge of the royal stables. Knowledgeable about horses and their care.
Tale-spinner Narrative
Story keeper
An old man who recounts stories and legends to anyone who will listen.
Tavern Keeper
Tavern owner
Owner of the tavern where Death works as a cook. Mystified by his strange new employee.
Town Crier
Public announcer
The official who announces news and proclamations to the citizens of Sto Lat.
Trader Hrolf
Textile trader
A merchant who deals in fabrics and notices the economic effects of supernatural events.
Trader Salzella
Preservative supplier
Deals in salt and other preservatives essential for food storage.
Tumbler Flexible
Physical entertainer
An agile performer who does flips and tricks for entertainment.
Twoflower
Tourist
The Disc's first tourist, mentioned in University records as having caused various adventures.
University Porter
University gatekeeper
The doorkeeper at Unseen University who controls access to the magical institution.
Vintner Doughnut
Wine dealer
Specializes in fine wines and spirits for discerning customers.
Waste-collector Thud
Sanitation worker
Collects and disposes of human waste and garbage from the city.
Wool-keeper Ridcully
Sheep farmer
Raises sheep for wool and meat, important to the local economy.
Young Jim
Tavern customer
Another tavern customer who notices the strange new cook's abilities.
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