You follow the alchemist into the room. A bench runs down the west wall of what seems to be a laboratory. On the bench are jars of powders and liquids and several pieces of chemical apparatus.
There is a table against the south wall, forming an L-shape with the bench. A book is open on the table.
Also on the table is a candlestick, with a tiny stump of unlit candle still in it, and a variety of other items that, even in the dim light, shine with the warmth of pure gold. One of these objects looks like a human skull.
Standing by the table is the alchemist holding a vial of acid in each hand. He easily avoids Eshe's clumsy swing and prepares to throw another vial, "Stop!" he shouts, preparing to attack if you don't stop.