Lethen is elven alchemist, specializing in poisons and ointments for healing
simple illnesses and aches. He was born into the elven tribe Obsidian Klathums, a tribe
that was typically found in the southern Tablelands, ranging from Tyr to Balic and as far
south as Celik and The Dead Lands.
Lethen was the runt of the litter, so to speak. Shorter than most elves, he was ridiculed
early on for his height. In addition, his wrinkled skin made him stand out from the rest of
his tribe. He tolerated their tauntings because he had no choice - they were the only life he
truly knew. It was from them that he initally learned his trade of alchemy, and the
different plants of Tablelands.
One visit to Balic was a life changing one for Lethen. As he wandered the streets,
scheduled to return to his tribe that night, his elven companions left him in the city,
deciding they would be a stronger, faster tribe without him. Alone, but not distraught, he
used his knowledge of herbs and plants to at first assist an old human alchemist, and then
take over the business when the old man died. He has run the shop for almost thirty years
and has a reputation as an honest merchant who can make or find nearly anything a
customer may need.