Leonard Walter

Leonard Walter, 39, is the court apothecary, a man of strict order and absolute authority. People obey him without question: he's used to the idea that all he has to do is speak, and it will be done. He's calm, reserved, and speaks briefly and to the point, almost as if he were examining people. He knows how to heal people, but he doesn't know how to deal with feelings—either those of others or his own. His three-year-old daughter was a surprise to him. Stubborn, lively, and not at all inclined to obey, she is the only one who doesn't respond to his usual methods. With her, he loses control for the first time—and is forced to learn not to command, but to be a father. Wife - Eliza Walter. Daughter - Clara Walter.