Sigh...this was not going to be easy. Par recognized in the steely eyes of Hagen an intelligence and cunning to match his own, and a twisted soul capable of acts that Par was too...soft to commit just yet. Ordering his men to halt, the Merchant prepared to measure his words, trying to keep himself cool and calm even as he thought up contingencies for failure.

"My name is Paradise 'Par' Rapids, Merchant. My parents were killed trying to trade with the Order back when the latter was against it." He had glimpsed Napoleon V's handsome Bodyguard, and felt a little bit of rage now. It seemed as though he was going to have to alienate people if he were to try seducing the female general. "I will not lie; I would not be a good son if I were not to avenge them, but I would not be a good trader if I let avenging them get in the way of business."

"So," all of what he said was factually true, "I wanted to see both Order and Revolution in order to make a decision." He took Hagen's measure again, this was a person that will not be charmed easily, so best be honest. "And I must say, for both factions to point guns at me is not impressive." [Cha 9]

"But enough about that, I want to tell you what I have to bargain with. I am skilled at building and repairing engines, guns, and explosives, at jury-rigging machines, and above all at Solar-Electric, Wind, and Biomass Technology." No mention was made of the Guild of Free and Fair Trade, or of Par's own training in Economics and Military Matters. [Int 10]

Par's body language was deliberately open, his hands pulled back and opened wide, showing a full view of his body, allowing him to be observed for any threat he posed...as well as other matters. [Confirmed Bachelor]. 

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