Arley Cronk was widely regarded as the best alchemist in
Damkina until a few explosions led to
the Overlord threatening him with a large fine
unless he improved the safety procedures at his premises. Instead Arley moved his business
out to Quinden where he has happily remained. His house/shop has a large garden and out of
deference to his next door neigbour his conducts his more risky experiments in his shed.
One half of Arley's trade comes from selling excellent quality potions to the more wealthy
travellers who pass through Quinden as well as to the local nobility. The other half comes
from selling herbal remedies quite cheaply to the poorer folk of Quinden. Arley was persuaded
too take over this trade when the local witch died and although he makes hardly any profit
on the remedies he was persuaded by the witch that it would bring him luck. In practice is has
helped the rather introverted Arley, who on the surface cares only for his art,
become a popular and useful member of the community.