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24 Ruthless Futures Trader

The trading pits in Theynes rank among the deadliest and most dangerous places on the planet. There futures traders like yourself execute contracts and their rivals in a vicious market where nearly anything can be bought or sold, in large lots, for gold, for delivery at a future date. Any number of traders may have purchased any specific contract, with the final award going to the last trader standing. Of course, if there is only one contract-holder remaining when the day comes, no fighting is necessary.

Possessions

• A Ceramic Knife.
• A Large & Well-Worn Allas Hide Ledger (counts as Shield).
• 2d6 Futures Contracts detailed within the above Ledger.

Advanced Skills

2 Futures Trading
2 Mathmology
2 Poison
2 Evaluate
2 Knife Fighting

Special

Once per day you may declare that one of your contracts has come up. Roll a D66 to determine how much the contract is worth in gold. When you are next in Theynes, visit the trading pits to fight 1D6 rival(s) for your winnings.