Quote Originally Posted by Vrock_Summoner View Post
Huh, I'm used to this one working almost exactly in reverse.
Quote Originally Posted by Dire_Stirge View Post
Maybe it's one of those games where all merchants are incredibly powerful?
No, we had just come out of three huge battles in a row with golems, drow hit squads, and a small army, so we had next to no resources left. We were also in the middle of a crowded market full of guards, so we were very interested in not starting another fight.

Sometimes, you just have to pay the stupid tax, and walk away alive.