Standard Quest

A recent venture with a supplier, rival, or local official that has turned out badly.

A trade blockade that has to be resolved.

A thieves’ guild that is targeting the guild, but may be convinced to look elsewhere.

A master using materials frivolously, so new sources must be found.

A city or religious official banning the goods, citing them as immoral.

Spending all their revenue to fulfill a special contract or bribing officials, lacking foresight to buy sufficient raw materials.