snugglufugus

Ok, I realize this may be a stupid question, but it's been years since I've played exile and I can't for the life of me figure out how to use alchemy. I bought the skill I want and the recipe I want and I have the ingredients but when I click on the alchemy button there aren't any options for any of the characters. Is there something else I'm supposed to do? I've looked all over for the answer to this issue and it appears that no one as ever had this problem (or at least posted about it). I appreciate any help Thanks in advance ~snuggle