[Surgeon. Anders hasn't met a lot of great ones, but if this guy is actually paying attention to herbs that make a difference as opposed to grabbing whatever he can and claiming it's a miracle cure, than he might be in the good minority.]

It's definitely easier to have them on hand then hunt when need arises.

[He studies the man out of the corner of his eye as they walk, wondering about the person he's walking with as he's certain the man is wondering about him. No mage, not a templar, but still here, where the countryside is being torn up by a war, ostensibly helping.

Once, Anders had been the helper. Now he's a large part of what set all of this in motion. War had been inevitable, even needed, if mages were to be free and be treated as people, but he regrets how many mages and uninvolved people have lost their lives and livelihoods in this chaos. But his words are far from his thoughts.]

If you've a place you're staying, some sort of stability, growing them is even more efficient. I've no chance for it, but you might.

[A mage staying in one place would be a stupid mage, and for him the danger is even higher. He feels the one part of his identity is obvious, though, between robes and staff.]

A non-magical healer is likely high in demand.