Hmm. Out of those, I think 2) would work the best. I'm a bit hesitant to throw her in the inn in the middle of everything, whether that's through retcon or otherwise. So that would give a cleaner way to start. I'll wait until it's morning, then!

3) would work as well, if you want to utilize that plot point. She's just a simple spice farmer selling her goods, but does try to help where she can - so she could have gotten wrapped up in whatever is necessary.