"Master Avan taught me all of the basics, and even some advanced spells like Kafrizzle. He called himself a Hero Tutor, but he could do just about anything, he invented his own sword style and everything. Don't ask me too much about the sword style, though; he scolded me all the time for not paying attention."

Popp sounds fond and wistful. He would sound much the same even if Master Avan were still alive, but he'd also complain about having to do chores.