A Waddling Merchant Approaches

While you are sitting in the Guild Hall, the sounds of a commotion outside draw your attention out the window. As you look out, you see a large wagon train stretching down the road out of sight. At the head of the train is a rotund blob of a man ostentatiously bedecked in jewels and furs astride a most beleaguered-looking donkey. The man dismounts from his nearly-foundered beast, taking several minutes to roll himself out of the saddle. He walks the 50 feet to the Guild Hall entrance, stopping to catch his breath only once or twice along the way, before proclaiming in a loud but surprisingly sniveling voice for all around him to hear. He looks slightly dazed from over-exertion as he begins but quickly hits his stride "Wuh? Myoooh yes! I was in the next town over getting my blood replaced with doughnut jelly when I heard of the most marvelous opportunity for business!" You strain to hear his words as the accumulated fat around his neck, from what you can only assume is an entirely whale-blubber-based diet, muffles most of what might be considered intelligible speech. "Well, it turns out that for some reason, the weaponsmiths in this area are completely overstocked with almost every type of stabby device imaginable! They seemed quite dejected that there was such little demand for much beyond some sort of magical cattle prod!" He takes a moment to chortle to himself, causing vast waves of ripples to form across his face, chins, and clothing. He wheezes slightly, then continues, "Now, I'm not one to let a good investment pass me by, so I bought up everything! Unfortunately, as I passed from town to town, I finished their whole supply of food the next day, but I still have these pointy things to sell if you are interested. Now, mind you don't go near the last ten wagons in the train! That's my lunch!" This merchant will sell you any magical weapon (except lightning weapons and thunderbolt weapons) of up to +4 enhancement at 60% of the list price. Please post/RP your purchases below! (The merchant will leave Saturday, April 8 at 23:59 Pacific time)

Rycroft walks up to the merchant eyeing a dagger from among his wares. "I think this will suit me quite nicely" he says as he leaves his gold on the table. Vampiric weapon +2 (original price: 4200, discounted price: 2520gp)

"This new promotion has been paying me pretty nicely , might as well treat myself." Roland sets down his mop, throws aside his dish rag, collects his gold, and pops out the Guild Hall to peruse the healthy lookin' merchant's goods. Magic Weapon +2 (OP: 1800gp, OP*60%: 1080gp)

Barely making it back from her most recent adventure, Helja grabs a mace from among the merchant's wares and sets it on the counter. "Maybe this will keep these roustabouts in the fight longer!" says Helja as she pays the merchant. Weapon of Healing +3 (original price: 17000, discounted price: 10200gp)

Vimakey, A big fan of discounts (Not having to count so high (past 10) and taking psychic damage) starts looking for an oversized gouge... he walks and walks... and at the 11th (ouch) to last wagon he finds a large Planesplitter Weapon +4. Luckily Vimakey has some Astral diamonds so he wont take too much damage...   Planesplitter Weapon +4 (original price: 105,000, discounted price: 63,000 gp)

"Sometimes you just have to splurge..." Traxex buys a Frost Weapon +3 (original: 17000, discount 10200)

Alban examines the wares and finds a suitable druid weapon. Alfsair Spear +2 (original price: 3400gp, discounted price: 2040gp)

Shivra looks through a few of the wagons for a worthy weapon. "No...nope.....uh-uh.....nooope.....hmm. That's the one." Mindiron Weapon +3 (original price: 21000gp, discounted price: 12600gp)

William Falren +1 Sunblade (originally 840, discounted 504)

Amandra floats towards the merchant and looks over his wares. She then telekinetically sends a pouch with gold flying his way and requests a few shiny new weapons. Chieftain's Weapon +1 (original price: 680 gp, discounted price: 408gp) Rhythm Blade +1 (original price: 680gp, discounted price: 408gp) Shielding Blade +1 (original price: 840gp, discounted price: 504gp)

Minerva investigates this abhorrent new arrival, and decides to purchase a vanguard weapon with the help of her raptor mount, rather than approach the disgusting man.  Vanguard Weapon +2(original price: 3400, discounted price: 2,040

Sa'relka skitters about from wagon to wagon eagerly looking for just the right weapon(s). Sa'relka selects a +4 Feyslaughter Spiked Chain, original price 105000 * 0.60 = 63000. Sa'relka also selects a +1 Blood Fury Longsword, original price 680 * 0.60 = 408 Sa'relka finally selects a +4 Bloodthirsty Spiked Chain, original price 85000 * 0.60 = 51000 Total spent:  114408 After Sa'relka has his gold hauled up from the vaults of the guild he takes a moment to discuss with this obvious connoisseur the best way to cook an elf.

Hearth strides over to the trader, a spring in his step and a new shadowy glow surrounding his armour. After significantly more small talk than was in anyway nessisary he walks away with  a +4 Weapon of Summer and the Merchant smiles 75,000gp and an excellent anecdote about table manners at the winter court richer.

A guild member walks into the store. "We require an upgrade for our G0liath Unit. What's the cheapest thing we can get with our expendable guild member budget?" After some haggling, he walks away with a Vanguard Gouge +2, muttering about rising prices. 3400 * 0.6 = 2040g.

Pardus walks in to the vender any buys a +2 giantslayer weapon (2600 org 1040 discounted)

Jeromy C. said: Pardus walks in to the vender any buys a +2 giantslayer weapon (2600 org 1040 discounted) He is so large that you just entered him to complete your transaction.

Matt W. said: Jeromy C. said: Pardus walks in to the vender any buys a +2 giantslayer weapon (2600 org 1040 discounted) He is so large that you just entered him to complete your transaction. lewd

Enter Dancer A large wolf sniffs the air carefully, dancing from shadow to shadow like a wraith as he slips beneath the wheels of the caravan and approaches the Spears... After sniffing around for several minutes the wolf leaves with a spear in it's mouth, his tail wagging happily. The fat merchant waddles after him screaming but trips over something... A large bag of coins that has the exact amount needed to buy the spear. Alfsair Weapon +3 (Original Price: 17,000gp, Discounted (60%) 10,200gp)

After returning from his quest, Nevan sees the trail of wagons and the large merchant overseeing the transactions. He rushes over and immediately searches and reads every description of all the weapons he comes across. Wagon to wagon, weapon to weapon, hour by hour he looks and once in a while he pauses to ponder. After a half day of window shopping, the sun starts to set and he brings his thoughts back to reality as he feels the weight of his gold pouch. "This won't do" he says to himself. He walks back to the guild hall. He removes his items from the guild market and sells them along with his old greataxe and armor for a quarter of the price. Afterwards Nevan returns and grabs himself a brand new greataxe. +3 Bloodiron Weapon (Original Price: 17,000gp x 60% = 10,200gp)

Aizen walks along the carts until something catches his attention. He lifts his hand as if to catch something and and an enchanted orb lifts gently off a cart and into the palm of his hand. He studies the orb for a moment while stroking his beard. Once satisfied, he gives a 'humph' of approval. Aizen immediately proceeds to the merchant and pays him for the trinket before walking back to the guild hall. (Magic Orb + 2. Originally 1,800 gold. Paid 1,080 gold.) EDIT: Orb is not a weapon so full price paid, char sheet adjusted.

i walk to to the man who seems more whale and human only to be overwhelmed by the strong scent of cheese  Gallic on his brash I quickly pay for my Vanguard Weapon (axe two Handed)  and run off holding my nose even for a half orc this man smell awful expensive perfume and heavy body odor do not mix lvl 3 680 gp 60 % 680 = 60

A new face enters the Guild Hall and approaches the merchant. Lokag purchases a +2 Vanguard Weapon (Fullblade).  Original price: 3400gp - Discounted price: 2040gp

Ryld approaches (careful not to enter the merchant) and purchases Lifestealer Rapier +1 (840org 505 discount) & a Needler Pistol lv 7 (2600 org 1560 discount). Slowly backs away feeling menacing.

Frorwim walks up to (but not into) the merchant and buys a +2 Lifestealer sickle (original 4200, 2520 discount).

Falras suddenly appears from the shadows in front of the merchant, picks a weapon and gives a bag of gold to the merchant. Bloodiron Weapon +4 (dagger)   85000 x 0.6 = 51000 GP

Vaelin is looking to buy a new item. Staff of Ruin +2 (original price: 3400gp discounted price: 2040gp)

A white haired elf-looking-creature stumbles into the side of one of the merchant wagons, a large flagon of alcohol in one hand... After looking around blearily, she feels like something is calling to her... as she fights through the fog of drunkiness she begins to walk towards a pair of thin blades that sizzle with an eldritch blue light... A smarmy merchant approaches, his hand reaching for her rear when suddenly the stumbling seems to come to an abrupt halt and she slips out of the way and the thin blades appear against the merchants neck, as if by magic. Lilith casually asks, "How much are these...and you'd better not lie..." "T-there r-really cheap right now! I'll give you 40% off!" A smile spreads across Lilith's face but doesn't reach her eyes. "Good boy... I'll be taking them with me." Frost Weapon +3 (Originally 17,000gp --> Discount 10,200gp)x2

New member of the Guild Jockomo arrives and thinks this is perhaps the norm.  Travelling merchants camping outside.  They have a disruption to his reading, but after a couple of days Jockomo decides it is time to check out the wares.  He purchases a +2 Defensive Staff and a +1 Rhythm Blade (paying 1968 gp for both).

Buying a weapon for my new character. Rhythm Blade (lvl 13, +3) Original price: 17,000gp Discounted Price: 10,200gp

A small lady in an unusual cleric's cassock carefully examines the merchant's wares. She sighs after looking down at her satchel of gold, and procures a particular dagger from one of the carts. "This will do." Teagan purchases a +1 Rhythm Blade (OP: 680gp, OP*60%: 408gp)

Bellana needs a fancy new shield. Preferably one that doubles as a weapon. The Spiked Shield defiantly fits that category. She manages to find one from the piles and piles of pointy objects that will suit her quite nicely. She purchases +2 Rhythm Blade (lv 8). (OP: 3,400gp. Discount: 2040)

Buying a weapon for my new character, Archive. Staff of the Traveler +1 (OP: 1,000 gold, Discount: 600.)

Amandra floats by again and asks for the coolest weapon the merchant has around.. Frost Weapon +1 (680 -> 408)

Nevan buys a +2 Staff of Surrounding (Originally 3,400gp x .6 = 2040gp) and +2 Belle Branch (Originally 2,600gp x .6 = 1560gp) Jozan buys a +1 Holy Healer's Mace (Originally 520gp x .6 = 312) and +2 Symbol of Gajz (Originally 2,600gp x .6 = 1560gp)

Kylun picks up a +1 Rhythm Dagger.  Considers it, and then counts out 408 gold and hands it over with a smile and a thank you.