"Most above-board stuff is coin. The lower you get on the food chain, the more it's barter and favors. It's not all dishonest. There's plenty of people who will get you something decent to eat if you help unload a wagon or something. And if they know your face, sometimes they'll give you something more later. Be willing to point you in the right direction."
Never underestimate goodwill with people who have little else, Ellie's learned.
"When I started drawing my pay from Riftwatch, I just asked and they explained the basics. How many copper to a silver and stuff like that."
She gives a shrug.
"I'm sure you know this, but before you buy anything, watch other people buy from the same place. You'll see pretty quick who's getting ripped off, and what a fair price is. And no matter what, keep your anchor shard covered. If people think you're a Rifter they'll charge you out the ass. And you can haggle, but don't push your luck in Kirkwall. If you piss someone off here they mean it. If you go to like, Rialto, they'll talk shit about your mom and it's just part of making a deal."
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Never underestimate goodwill with people who have little else, Ellie's learned.
"When I started drawing my pay from Riftwatch, I just asked and they explained the basics. How many copper to a silver and stuff like that."
She gives a shrug.
"I'm sure you know this, but before you buy anything, watch other people buy from the same place. You'll see pretty quick who's getting ripped off, and what a fair price is. And no matter what, keep your anchor shard covered. If people think you're a Rifter they'll charge you out the ass. And you can haggle, but don't push your luck in Kirkwall. If you piss someone off here they mean it. If you go to like, Rialto, they'll talk shit about your mom and it's just part of making a deal."