The color purple has long been associated with royalty and prestige. At the time of our Bethlehem a pound of purple dye might have cost half of the annual wage of a soldier. So cloth of this color was precious and highly sought after. Our seller of purple offers this treasure to the guest in the village.
As with any of the “special” characters, interaction with the guests is encouraged. WTB tries very hard to depict a bustling town full of visitors may anxious to buy rare treasures.