The Herbalist

The Herbalist is the player character.

Background
At the start of the game, The Herbalist is but an apprentice of two months to their Mentor who lives in a cottage near the village of Bareshade. After their Mentor's sudden disappearance, The Herbalist sets off on an adventure to find them and discover the source of the Curse of Lust that plagues the land.

Character Creation
At the start of the game, the player is prompted to select their starting Attributes and Gender.

Attributes
The Herbalist has seven different attributes: In addition to their listed effects, your attributes will affect events and conversations, often opening up alternate paths.

Gender
There are currently two selectable genders in the game: Male and Female.

There is currently no way to swap genders after character creation.

Fame
Each region has its own set of Fame scores for the player, determined by the player's actions and behavior in that region.

Brave fame increases when the player performs valorous acts, like defeating bandits or helping the needy.

Lewd fame increases when the player performs slutty acts, like having sex with strangers or allowing themselves to be demeaned and objectified.

The Herbalist's fame affects how NPCs treat them and affects how various events play out.

Orientation & Position
The Herbalist has two variables that track their sexual preference: Orientation and Position.

Orientation denotes The Herbalist's gender preference in their sexual partners. Starting at Bisexual, the player can shift their preference to Homosexual or Heterosexual by having sexual encounters with their target gender. Their preference can also be altered via the use of Gay or Straight potions.

Position denotes The Herbalist's preferred role during sex. Starting at Versatile, the player can shift their preference to Top or Bottom by behaving dominantly or submissively, respectively, during sexual encounters. Their preference can also be altered via the use of Dominant or Submissive potions.