Why bring sorcerers along? What use are mages in a band of travelers? Well sure, they can cast mighty balls of fire, sling bolts of frost, decimate entire platoons of foot soldiers on the right battlefield, and hold the most dangerous at bay for the rest of the party to fight on. But we're not fighters, come on. We're travelers. We move goods, we stop in towns and spread the news, we sell our materials, and we make our way in the world.
 
Protection? Well sure, but any sword-arm can handle that. Hiring a mage to guard a wagon seems like using a teacup to fill a keg, unwise use of funds, you know?
 
Now hold on, what's this? Muffins? From nowhere? Summoned from... where exactly? Ethereal, magical food, in near infinite supply given time. Restorative properties, stamina and health brought anew, rejuvenation but with no invigoration... The banana, it's brilliant, so strong, and, what's this, chestnut? It's perfect, it's staggering, but I find myself in need of refreshmen— Wait, it comes in liquid form?! All the muffin-y joy in a hot beverage? What is this, and how much do your services cost?