Merchant
Typical places of business in Old West towns usually included at least one saloon, a livery stable, an undertaker’s, a bank, a hardware store, a cafe or two, a boarding house, a milliner’s (clothing), a feed store, and so forth. Player character merchants might own a business such as one of these, but they might also be tied up with responsibilities to that business as well. Al Swearengen, the Machiavellian owner of the Gem Saloon from Deadwood, is a prime example of a merchant.
Occupation Skill points
EDU × 2 + (APP × 2 or INT × 2)
Credit Rating
20–60
Skills
Accounting, Appraise, Psychology, Spot Hidden, two interpersonal skill (Charm, Fast Talk, Intimidate, or Persuade), any two other skills as personal or era specialties
