Ep. 1: Lloyd is Cast Out
Lloyd, a White Mage, is abruptly kicked from the Hero's adventuring party. In the past he lived with his master Merlin, who noted he had skill but lacked power. One day Lloyd accidentally touched a certain grimoire and passed out, confirming to Merlin Lloyd had potential as a Chosen One. As such she secretly cast a spell on Lloyd to make sure he was never cursed with overconfidence. She also began teaching him White Magic, intending that he should help others, while dissuading him from learning Ancient Magic. As White Magic is unsuitable for combat Lloyd was forced to find other uses for it; strengthening his body and avoiding monsters until he made it home. After several more years Lloyd left Merlin's house and joined an adventurer's party under the Hero Allen. This later turned out to have been thanks to one of Merlin's former party members manipulating Lloyd to ensure he didn't repeat the mistakes Merlin made in her youth. With his supporting White Magic Lloyd helps Allen win great victories, but Allen is too arrogant to notice and takes the first opportunity to kick Allen from the party. Being spelled to lack confidence, Lloyd accepts this and leaves. Later, a young adventurer hires Lloyd as her party desperately needs a White Mage. (Source: Wikipedia)