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Placed into the bodies of merchants and other money grubbing tradesfolk, these are practical folk. Unusual heroes, they are the epitome of the mundane-turned important .
When Strangers find themselves in the bodies of common folk they should count their blessings, however, for their innocuous or well-connected nature makes them extremely useful for those who wish to “do business” in the recursion.
Connections, reputation, a way with words, and an eye for a person’s weakness make traders of this sort into excellent leaders and negotiators for an otherwise rag tag group of adventurers. Lending legitimacy to travel, trade, weapons, and an inquisitive nature, a caravan of goods can be the perfect cover for the less-than-reputable work Strangers often find themselves involved in.
A former customer is nearby and puts in a good word for you. also trained in appraisal and haggling tasks.
Your reputation as a useful person precedes you, granting you an asset on further social tasks in this encounter.
You begin with a shop with modest stock, which counts as the Home long-term benefit. You are also trained in appraisal and haggling tasks.
You know where to find a source for a particular mundane item.
You learn the heart's desire of a person you can see.
Your shop contains a compartment no one could ever find (difficulty 8 to do so). Additionally, you've accumulated enough to gain the Wealth long-term benefit.
You enjoy two assets on all tasks involving persuasion. You are now specialized in appraisal and haggling tasks.
You learn where to buy or sell Cyphers and Artifacts in this area of the recursion.
GM Intrusion: A thief grabs something of value from your stock. s