Maria O'Connor graduated from Framingham State College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and is well versed in human physiology, organic chemistry, aromatherapy and herbalism, with an emphasis on their medicinal and cosmetic use. She has an extensive crafting background including belly dance costuming, beadwork and jewelry making. She is a well known merchant on the New England Renaissnce Faire circuit and is joined by her husband Jim at many events for moral support, a strong back and random foot rubs.