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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