Chapter 4

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Albert

Death's manservant

Also known as: Alberto Malich

Death's elderly manservant who cooks and maintains the domain. Has a mysterious past and seems to...

Beast-handler Maladict

Draft animal handler

Uses oxen for heavy farm work and transportation of goods.

Beef-keeper Ironfoundersson

Cattle farmer

Raises cattle for milk and meat production.

Binky

Death's steed

Death's pale horse, actually a white stallion. Can gallop through the air and across dimensions.

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.

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.

Cutwell

Court wizard of Sto Lat

Also known as: Igneous Cutwell

A young wizard who serves as the court wizard of Sto Lat. Enthusiastic but not particularly...

Dairyman Hrun

Dairy producer

Creates various cheeses and dairy products for the local market.

Death

Death exploring humanity

Also known as: The Grim Reaper

Becoming increasingly interested in what it means to be human. Taking a vacation from his duties to...

Duke Sto Helit

Treacherous Duke

A scheming nobleman who plots to assassinate Princess Keli. Ambitious and ruthless.

Farmer Threepwood

Royal supplier

A local farmer who supplies produce to the royal kitchens.

Field-keeper Cohen

Grain farmer

Grows various grains and cereals for processing into flour.

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.

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 Nobby

Palace guard

Another palace guard, somewhat less reliable than his colleagues.

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.

Lady Sybil

Court lady

A noblewoman at court who serves as a companion to the royal family.

Liquid-bearer Wazzer

Water delivery service

Delivers fresh water to homes and businesses without wells.

Lord Rodley

Royal courtier

A nobleman at court who serves as an advisor to the king.

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

Death's apprentice learning the duties

Also known as: Mortimer

Beginning to master the use of Death's sword and the supernatural abilities that come with his...

Mount-dealer Casanunda

Horse merchant

Buys and sells horses for transportation and farm work.

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.

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.

Princess Keli

Princess of Sto Lat

Also known as: Kelirehenna

The young heir to the throne of Sto Lat. Scheduled to die in an assassination attempt but saved by...

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.

Scullery Maid

Kitchen worker

A kitchen servant responsible for cleaning dishes and assisting the cook.

Smith Carcer

Royal blacksmith

The local blacksmith in Sto Lat who provides metalwork for the royal household.

Stable Master

Royal stable keeper

The man in charge of the royal stables. Knowledgeable about horses and their care.

Wool-keeper Ridcully

Sheep farmer

Raises sheep for wool and meat, important to the local economy.

Ysabell

Death's adopted daughter

Death's adopted daughter, a young woman who has lived in Death's domain for years. Sharp-tongued...

Previously Seen

First Assassin

Hired assassin

A professional killer hired to murder Princess Keli. Skilled but ultimately thwarted by...

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.

Mort's Mother

Farmer's wife

Lezek's wife and Mort's mother. Worried about her son's future prospects.

Second Assassin

Hired assassin

Partner to the first assassin in the plot against Princess Keli.

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