I'd already checked every home, every shop, and every NPC I ran into on the street before I read this post. I was still unable to find beginning STAFF, BUTCHER, or RESCUE. The only places I hadn't checked thoroughly were all of the temples, but I was worn out enough by then to just give it up and ask for help which I received last night. If any of those skills are to be had within Nerina or the school grounds from a NPC, they are very well hidden--maybe too well.
The little adventure was still profitable though; I found every LEVEL, STAT, and language trainer in town. Now I won't sound like such a Newbie when I venture out into other lands.
