Passengers CAN be profitable, but you need to take into account how many days you need to feed them. You are less likely to be attacked on the road. Using the Imperial Road lets you move faster, but you risk getting taxed – which can destroy your profits quickly - and you can’t hunt on the road. Prices at the different locations fluctuate, and when you sell multiple stacks of a trade good, the price will begin to drop, which means it can be an advantage to transport different goods. Furthermore, rank 2+ reputation can add some additional bonuses to your group that are very helpful.

Getting status with multiple factions will also make a wider variety of tasks available, which means you are more likely to have multiple cargos to the same destination, and a wider variety of destinations. They will also offer you goods at a discount which you can trade yourself. The higher status you have, the more lucrative offers you will get.

Performing tasks for the various factions will earn you good money and status with the faction. You can make money in two primary ways: buying and selling your own cargo or performing tasks for the various factions. Thus, getting a few 3-4 companions in the early game is a priority. When you roll to see if you succeed at something, like smuggling or hunting, it takes into account both the skills of your Vagrus and the combined skill ranks of your companions (you can see the total in your character pane). Slaves, workers and beasts all add to your carrying capacity. Some basic information that helps you understand your capabilities: Quote: Iulas, legendary Vagrus (you have to find and meet him yourself, to learn more.) But don’t let them fool you, there are no rules for our profession.”

“So many have different views on how it MUST be done. Especially in the early game, mistakes can prove very hard to overcome, because you don’t have much of a cash buffer to protect you. Trading at a profit is very much about balance. This guide will not tell you where to go or what to trade. It is by no means exhaustive, and please add your own tips in the comments. So, you want to lead a Comitatus, and start trading? Below you can find some of the basic information on trading in Vagrus that I’ve learned from playing.

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