Bayta

A newlywed and member of the Foundation, Bayta is enmeshed into the battle though her marriage to her husband, Toran. She's pretty though Toran says that it's in an ordinary sort of way. Her dark hair, pale skin and confident bearing earn her second looks and respect wherever they travel. On one planet, Bayta takes her place with the men and even smokes a cigar - an action that the planet's people think is incredible but they do accept that she's confident enough to take her place among the men.

Bayta has taken on the life of her husband as a Trader and is welcomed onto his planet by his father and uncle. She agrees to travel to other planets in search of information that will help their underground military cause and is with Toran on Kalgan when they meet the clown named Magnifico - who is actually...