The Merchant

General traits: Helpful, friendly, task oriented

Mannerism: Never seems to remember repeat customers, always eager to be helpful or talk about The Mistress, and how hypnosis can bring one closer to her when properly applied.

Speech patterns: Formal, pleasant, they do not always sound the same though.

Speech example: "Good day, may I interest you in fine goods?" "In the calm of trance, the moment of the stillness of the mind, The Mistress' influence is invited to enter. So make sure she enters a consensual mind." "There is no risk of eternally locking someone in a trance, as lovely as that would be."

Bond: The Speakers of the Spiral is where they feel they belong, but, since they could be anyone, this changes a lot.

Quirk: Any member in the Speakers of the Spiral could be under the mask, the mask is a trigger that when put on, hypnotically brings out 'The Merchant' for a four hour stint in the market.

Values: Spreading the good word of the Speakers of the Spiral cult, being a helpful, friendly merchant.

Secret/Hook: It could be anyone under the mask ultimately.

Greeting: "Good day, may I interest you in fine goods?" "May The Mistress bless your mind today."

Reactions:

What does this character do when - (Any other key reactions welcome)

Threatened: Remembers, tells the others of the Speakers of the Spiral. They do not react in the moment.

Flirted with: Flirts back, with hypnotic laden language and ideas.

Asked for help: Offers help in the name of The Mistress. However, they will not leave their post as a merchant, they must be the best merchant after all.