Alarik Greenleaf is a skilled half Elf herbalist and apothecary, renowned for his vast knowledge of plants and alchemical remedies. Born deep within the whispering forests of Arethane, he was raised among the healers and druids of his kin, learning the ancient arts of herbal medicine. His affinity for nature and alchemy led him to Newhaven, where he established the Greenleaf Apothecary, a shop dedicated to natural healing and alchemical crafting. Despite his expertise, Alarik harbors a dark secret, an addiction to a rare and powerful narcotic introduced to him by a mysterious stranger. While he maintains his shop and serves the community with skill and dedication, his dependency drains his strength and forces him into secrecy and manipulation to sustain his habit. He has become entangled in a web of blackmail, providing illicit ingredients to his supplier in exchange for the substance that keeps him functioning. Alarik is a gaunt figure, his once-healthy frame thinned by withdrawal and long nights spent in restless turmoil. Dark circles shadow his intelligent green eyes, and though he attempts to mask his affliction with herbal tonics and well-practiced excuses, those who know him well have begun to suspect something is amiss. Despite his struggles, he is still a competent healer and alchemist. His remedies are sought after by adventurers, nobles, and commoners alike, and his passion for natural medicine is genuine. But unless he finds the strength to break free from his enslavement, the reputation of Greenleaf Apothecary, and Alarik himself, may crumble into ruin. He is very kind and knowledgeable and is passionate about healing and always willing to offer advice. Clever and resourceful, he is skilled at crafting rare and powerful alchemical remedies. He has become more deceptive and conflicted, the longer he hides his addiction behind layers of charm and feigned wellness, mostly due to his desperation and being trapped, he feels powerless to break free from the cycle of addiction and blackmail. Motivations & Goals:
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