hariman said:
Ooohhhh… It's negotiatin' time! I'm pretty sure that's premium price for a mercenary, and while we know Gerwalta's quite good with a blade, that price should come down some before we hire her.

Especially if we don't have the full down payment, or if we'd be broke after that. (Don't let her know, if possible.) So… haggling is in order. A bit of negotiation, a bit of give and take, and let's keep this as monetary negotiations only…

You roll a 7 (required 9). Partial success.

You attempt to negotiate for a lower price, but Gerwalta seems far more interested in the shine of coins than in what you have to say. Growing more impatient by the second, she eventually cuts you off, and reiterates her offer.

Gerwalta: "Look. It's fifty bits up front, and that's final. Whether you stump up or gamble your necks on a cheaper sellspear is no feathers off my back. Just pick one, and don't waste my time.

You have until this afternoon to make up your mind. Got it?"

Not waiting for so much as a nod, the griffon spreads her wings, and blasts off beyond the mist above.

Moonflower: "Whoa, harsh! Do you really wanna bring her along? She's kinda mean."

Furia Storm: "If that scorpion from yesterday is anything to go by, you ponies are going to need all the help you can get."

While your party discusses the advantages and inconvenients of hiring a mercenary, you seize the opportunity to make yet another stop at the Trading Post headquarters, this time to get some of your items appraised in case you need more bits.

Following a kind worker's directions, you soon find your way to an appraiser's counter, who then takes a look at your inventory.

Appraiser: "Mhm. We'll buy it even if it's used, but we better not catch you fencing."
Selling Gold Bit
Antidote
Medicine that cures poison.
1
Elixir of Night Vision
Applies Night Vision for 1 hour.
1
Health Potion
Medicine that restores health, but causes hunger.
1
Rope
A solid braided rope.
1
Spiral Seashell
An empty mollusc shell.
1
Brass Horseshoe [1]
STR. A horseshoe specialized for hoof-to-hoof combat.
2
Old Lantern
An old lantern.
2
Compass
A device that always points northward.
5
3 Brass Horseshoes [Pink Sapphire]
STR. A horseshoe specialized for hoof-to-hoof combat. Casts Crystal Ward on self.
15
Magic Sword Scabbard
A sheath for the blade of a sword. Casts Recall Weapon.
15
17 Gemstones
Common unicorn currency in Equestria.
17
Antique Pocket Watch
A hundred-years-old timepiece originally worn by weather ponies.
25
Lens of Honesty
A magic lens that allows the user to see through illusions.
25
Ring of Clone
An ornate ring. Casts Clone on wearer.
25
Tempered Blazing Shortsword
DEX. An improved light short-bladed sword. Deals extra fire damage.
35
2 Mirror Shin Guards
Padded armour that protects the front of the leg. Deflects magic spells.
40
Tempered Simple Breastplate
Improved armour designed to protect against attacks to the breast. CON +1, INT -1.
50
Blue Cloak of Feather Fall
A blue cloak. Casts Feather Fall on wearer.
500

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