The merchant looks at you with a cold stare before passing a glance to Punnuh. I don't trust "payment plans" as you call them. Especially customers with foolish face tattoo!

Punnuh shakes his head. The merchant looks out towards the gate and nods slowly after a brief moment of thought. I'll tell you what. You want to help this kid out so bad, perhaps we can make a trade. Just outside the gates is a large number of Aramoor hornet nests. They're hanging on large oak trees, so they are pretty easy to find. Bring me a hornet's nest, and I will give you all the spices this kid needs. Deal?