It should be noticed that an "alchemist type" would be very easy to play since there is an Alchemist crafting profession in the game! Complete with ALC-specific outfits. So you could easily mix and match conjury (or arcanima or astrology) with surgery and/or alchemy however you'd like to present your character's healing abilities. Don't be afraid to have some fun with it, too - I'm pretty sure we've had FFT Chemist-style types who just throw potions at people and people with healing bullets for their MCH guns.
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