Amber

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Amber (安柏)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	The Boar and Rose; Nia, Flora, and Lance’s card-game circle 2 23
Occupation/Role	Tavern worker and poster girl of The Boar and Rose; later plans to support her father’s returning adventuring party as its logistics manager 2 23 47
First Appearance	2

Background

Amber became part of Lance’s small social circle through Nia. Alongside Nia and Flora, she regularly played Three Dragon Cards with him after the dungeon rampage disrupted Grayrock Town. During Lance’s period of extreme frugality, Amber supplemented his cheap tavern meals with warm milk and publicly defended him from adventurers who mocked him. 2

When Lance began his intensive sword training, his enormous appetite became a financial problem. Amber repeatedly brought him large platters of meat, claiming they were leftovers intended for stray dogs. 3

She works at The Boar and Rose, the tavern established by her retired-adventurer father. His reputation as a formidable former professional helps make the tavern a prominent and secure gathering place for Grayrock’s adventurers. 23

Appearance

Amber is a curvy young woman with distinctive golden-red hair, usually styled for practical tavern work. Her appearance is described as striking and fiery, matching her energetic presence. 2 23

• Golden-red hair, tied in a high ponytail while serving customers 23
• Strong, visibly muscular arms capable of carrying several oversized beer mugs at once 23
• At work, wears a fitted white blouse, black corset vest, and a dark skirt designed for easy movement 23

Personality

Amber is bold, straightforward, and mischievous. She enjoys gossip, card games, drinking, and teasing her friends—particularly Nia and Lance. Her teasing is not cruel; when answering a magical card’s question about who lost worst in their first card game, she falsely named Lance to spare Nia embarrassment. The deck identified the answer as a “gentle lie.” 23 46 47

She is fiercely protective of those she cares about. When Hakon publicly harassed Lance, Amber immediately threw ale in his face, reprimanded him, and forced him to pay for the mug he had ruined. 24

Beneath her carefree manner, Amber is considerate and family-oriented. She chooses to accompany her father when his old adventuring party reunites, intending to handle their logistics and ensure that he is cared for on the road. 47

Skills

Tavern Work and Cooking

Amber is an efficient tavern worker, able to manage crowded service while handling heavy drinks and food orders. She also proves to be the most capable cook among Lance’s friends, taking over the grill after Nia burns the barbecue. 23 45

• Carries and fills multiple large beer mugs with ease. 23
• Provides Lance with discounted meals and oversized portions when he is training. 3 23
• Takes charge of grilling during Lance’s housewarming barbecue. 45

Equipment / Items

• Illusory Iris Confession — A rare witch-crafted crystal-card deck inherited from one of Amber’s father’s former adventuring companions. The cards generate personal questions and distinguish truth, ordinary lies, and kind lies by color. 46
  • Amber gives the deck to Lance as a housewarming gift. 48
  • One card ultimately grants Lance the Azure Dragon Supreme Essence Style after he answers its question sincerely. 48

Relationships

• Lance / Raven — Close friend. Amber feeds him during his impoverished and high-intensity training periods, defends him against Hakon, misses their card games, and later gives him the Illusory Iris Confession deck. 2 3 23 24 48
• Nia — Close friend and fellow card-game player. Amber frequently teases Nia but also joins Flora in comforting her when the group’s impending separation overwhelms her. 46 47 48
• Flora — Close friend within the same social circle. Amber playfully teases Flora and Nia about their closeness, but treats Flora as part of the group she does not want to leave behind. 2 46 47
• Amber’s father — Her retired-adventurer father and owner of The Boar and Rose. Amber respects his lingering desire for adventuring and plans to accompany his reunited party. 23 24 47
• Hakon the Coin Counter — Antagonistic tavern customer who insults Lance out of jealousy. Amber publicly humiliates and ejects him after he provokes Lance. 24

Story Role / Major Arcs

Support of Lance’s Early Training

Amber provides Lance with food when he is too poor to eat properly and when his supernatural stamina makes his training hunger extreme. Her public defense of him establishes her as one of his earliest protectors in Grayrock Town. 2 3

The Boar and Rose Incident

When Hakon calls Lance a “pretty-boy scribe” and attempts to drive him from the tavern, Amber intervenes without hesitation. Her father’s silent intimidation prevents Hakon from retaliating, while Amber ensures he pays for the ale and mug involved in the confrontation. 24

Housewarming and the Illusory Iris Confession

Amber attends Lance’s housewarming with two barrels of her family’s rye beer and several games. She introduces the Illusory Iris Confession deck, using its questions to turn the gathering into an evening of embarrassing honesty and affectionate teasing. 45 46

Departure from Grayrock Town

Amber reveals that she will leave Grayrock Town for an extended period to accompany her father’s re-forming adventuring party. Though she promises to return during breaks, the announcement contributes to Nia’s emotional collapse over the group’s separation. 47

Before going to comfort Nia, Amber gives Lance the Illusory Iris Confession deck as a housewarming present, unknowingly leaving him with an item that unlocks a powerful martial art. 48

Notable Quotes

“Watch your filthy mouth!” 24

“I want him to be happier, so I decided to support him going back.” 47