The Toasty Hearthbrew Alchemist – Mollin

My entry for the Frostfall Founders Character Design Contest is here.
For this challenge by Krisette (Hive account@cabalen) and the Drawaday community, I chose to illustrate the Toasty Hearthbrew Alchemist, one of the five wonderful prompts. I wanted to capture that gentle winter comfort, so I sketched a cheerful alchemist named Mollin, someone who always seems to carry a bit of warmth wherever he goes. His little jars of spices, his soft mittens, and that steady swirl of steam are all details I really enjoyed bringing to life.

Lore
Mollin keeps the pots simmering at the Spice Sip Haven, crafting brews that warm travelers next to the fireplace. He has a habit of humming jolly tunes while he stirs, which locals say adds an extra touch of kick to every cup he serves. Even when he accidentally overtoasts the marshmallows, it is certain that he brings warmth and comfort.

Thanks for reading. Enjoy.

The initial sketch of my character, must be holding something that says he is simmering

How do I make him warm and cozy and hit all the briefs

It was fun drawing the spice jars