# Background History and Culture of the Faction # History (WIP) The Leader He holds the faction and acts as father and friend to everyone. Many have asked themselves why he started this life, but not even the veterans of the faction have any conclusive ideas. He never wants to talk about his private life, which makes him seem the most distant of all the member, but as he always shoulders the responsibility of keeping them in high spirits and helping with all their personal and trading problems, they all decided to not push him. However, some speculations between their ranks come up regularly due to the leader’s mannerisms and way of speech. When he needs to barter with aristocrats, he tends to be too well-spoken for being just a regular merchant, resembling more a count talking to acquaintances. But in complete contrast he always knows his way out of a sticky situation, like he once was on the run. Nevertheless, it is unimously agreed upon, that the leader is the right guy for the important job of giving them the opportunity to a comfortable life. # Culture ## Culture #### Their way of trading Everyone joining the merchant faction first gets a summary of all the rules by the leader. He will always emphasize on how important it will be for them to never try and get more from their trades as they need, and always be mindful enough, to think about if they would buy their goods for the prices they are marked at and back off otherwise. This became the most successful practice to achieve a comfortable life by means of trading during all his years of experience. "A peaceful life is guaranteed, if you have enough wealth to enjoy good food and drinks and don't need to fear someone else’s power ruling over your path or even ending it." With this the leader will assign someone he deems worthy of conveying practical experience, before being ready to start a merchant’s life. #### Their way of living (WIP) The main camp is regurlarly used for lush feasts where everyone contributes their favourite foods and drinks and enjoys being part of a group of like-minded individuals. But appart from these gatherings most live individual lives. Trades are kept secret, as knowledge about them could ruin friendships. Also, help is always offered by means of time or knowledge and never money, further preserving their friendships.