Hank lives in Bogshot village, and during the Squamata plague, he attempted to cure himself using toxic tubers. Unfortunately this poisoned him, and he needed poison pods from the nearby plateau in order to make an antidote. Hank is technically nobility -- his brother is Lord Ulaf in Market Town, and his nephew is Squire Grayson.
Agh! I think all my hair's falling out!
Chills... I've got the chills.
I don't want to be a bald Lupe...
I'm feeling a bit better, I think I'll go for a walk. Oooohhh. No not that much better...
Just think I'll lie here for a short while longer...
Hunh. Well at least the place seems brighter.
Hey! I feel better! Yeehoo! I can't wait to get back... to... work. Hmm. Maybe I'll stay here for a while longer...
Cough, cough. Still sick.
Oh yeah. Terribly sick. Ah, who am I fooling. I guess I'd better get back to work.
Alright. I'm up. I'm ready. Let's go looking for Bogberries!
Hm. If I get enough Bogberries, I could make some Bogberry tea.
Aha! I think I remember a good patch!