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There are eight trades in the game. Each trade has its own perks.

• Alchemist: You will continually get scrolls.
• Merchant: You will gain discounts on items if you gain favor in the family.
• Tailor: They will craft your party specific accessories.
• Blacksmith: They will craft your party specific weapons or armor.
• Fisherman: You will get free fish annually.
• Farmer: You will get free crops annually.
• Miller: You will get free bannock annually.
• Rancher: You will get free meat annually.