Random events / Profit
Third-Party Arbitration
When it can happenEntering a town
CooldownOnce per character
Knowing your reputation as a trader, two merchants in [town name] are asking you to arbitrate a dispute between them. The two had drawn up a contract wherein each partner had a half-share in an incoming shipment of wine. When it arrived, however, the sea captain demanded twice the price. The wealthier of the two partners was at the docks. He took the initiative and purchased the goods, deciding to take a loss for the sake of his reputation as a reliable supplier to the local taverns, but the second is poorer and wants out of the deal.
Requirements
- In a settlement
- Trade skill at least 35
The letter of the contract would favor the wealthier partner. Merchants should be careful what they sign.
- Honor +100
- Generosity -50
- Influence +50
Never mind the letter of the contract, the reasonable, decent move for the richer merchant would have been to consult with his partner.
- Generosity +100
- Honor -50
- Influence +50
Tell them that the whole thing gives you a headache.
- No effect
Let the wealthier merchant know that your decision is for sale.
- Honor -300
- Gold +1000