Peddler



The Peddler is an Agent.

The Peddler is part of the first three fundamental agents that can be recruited by the Old One, he is skilled at infiltrating villages and deceiving heroes. Most importantly, he has an awesome Donkey that does all the hard labor for the dynamic twosome. Though weak, he is one of the only early heroes that can routinely perform challenges without worry of being eventually hunted down.

The Peddler can be empowered, or his Donkey can be empowered in his place, which does not increase his profile as empowerment normally does.

Recruitment
Starter agent, starts unlocked and immediately recruitable.

Stats
Strengths: Infiltration, Labor

Weaknesses: Combat, Magic

Traits: He does not have the humane trait and is willing to commit atrocities.

Scheme
Fearmonger - Unique among schemes it requires no empowerment from the Old One to perform. It allows the Peddler to choose an "intolerance" for a Village POI - make a village fear sorcerers and watch your magical pursuer be lynched.

Special Mechanics
Itinerant Merchant - The Peddler is welcome everywhere, and does not pay a cultural penalty in any village - in addition he can sell cursed items to heroes who are shopping in his location. Innocuous - The Peddler could hardly be considered a threat, he gains reduced fame for his challenges and his clues are harder to decipher. Also, he can shift the blame for a challenge to another hero that is wanted by the nation or hated by the POI.

Strategy
Detail how to best use this agent in the game.