Most mages research their own spells, but even mages like to be able to learn a new spell without the work. Mert, a very money minded mage, took this to heart. He set up a little shop, at first, to copy generic spellbooks, write down individual spells on parchment to sell, and to sell blank spellbooks. It went so well he began to do "special orders" for mages, spells he didn't have but was more then willing to research for the right amount of money. Now Mert, a balding, nervous man in his mid forties, has four apprentices who help him research the spells his fellow mages needs. He's not a cruel master. He shares his profits with his apprentices (though not equally) and makes sure they learn about magic as they go (better researched spells that way).
For a price, Mert will make spellbooks, scrolls, and research spells. He will not cast spells on people, not even for a huge chunk of gold. Prices are steep for non-standard spells, but he's willing to negotiate research of new spells for spells he doesn't have in his archives.
His place of business was once a small manor which he bought shortly after his star began to rise. It has bedrooms for himself and his apprentices, a cooking/cleaning staff, a kitchen, some researching rooms in the basement and work areas (which used to be dens and the living rooms. He will talk everyone's ears off, if given a chance, but is willing to be cut off if it has to do with business.
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