"Oh, umm, hello. I guess I am just running my business that I started earlier today"

I say this and look up at the speaker.

"Humph, you need to register at the Merchant Faction first. Not just anyone can set up shop and work here, you need permits."

He sounded kinda annoyed with me. Like I knew I was supposed to have these things in order first, which of course I didn't.

"I'm sorry officer, at least I think you are?. I'm Nick by the way, and you"

I answer cautiously, trying not to upset the guard-like person.

"Hmm, I am a guard of Jiter, the name is Felix"

He answers uncaringly.

"Nice to meet you, Felix. You mentioned that I need to register at the Merchant Faction. I don't exactly know where that is, can you show me the way please"

"Sure thing. I will tell my higher ups I'm taking you there, and tell one of my partners to watch your stuff."

When he finished, he turns around and disappears around a corner. After a few moments, he reappears with another guard and together they walk back to my booth.

"This is Marcus, he will watch your stuff while we go to the Merchant Faction"

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"Alrighty, thanks for watching my stuff, Marcus. the name is Nick by the way"

"No problem Nick, happy to help." Then he covers his mouth and says very quietly: "I also don't have to walk around so it's a plus for me"

"Good on you man."

We then start walking the opposite direction from which I entered.

"Hey by the way, what are these group names? I have heard of faction, guild, and circle now. How many more are there, and what do they mean?"

"Hah yeah, there is quite a lot of them. Hmm, let’s see. So, the smallest would be a party which is made up of 2-8 people. Anyone can party up with someone, and most of the time it's for small missions. Then there is a guild, I suppose that's what you visitors create. I don't know much about them. Then there are factions, like the merchant's faction we are going to where you register for certain things! and need to be a higher member to do more important and serious things, Then there are circles these are for elite, skilled, and better people, however, kings and nobles are apart of these. Then there is government, which is basically what governs certain places."

I was sure there were more details, but he didn't seem too interested in talking about this subject any longer, so I moved on.

"So, Felix, are you a gambler?"

"Yes, I play cards with my mates from time to time. I have had my fair share of luck, why?"

"Well, you see, my booth where you met me at, is a gambling game.I put a stone in one cup, then switch them all around. Once I'm done, you guess what cup the stone is under. If you're right, you win. If you're wrong, you lose"

"Sounds like a fun game, I might give it a shot when we're done at the faction. speaking of the faction, were here."

We stop in front of a building that looks similar to a bar, but bigger and more of a reception-type style.

"Well, I will wait out here for you, just walk in there and talk to the nice lady at the counter."

"Thanks for bringing me here, Felix."

"No problem, good luck in there."

So I turn and enter the building.

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Name : Nicholas Flamel

Level : 0

Race : Loterous

Title : Owner{Equipped}

Strength : 5

Vitality : 4

Intellect : 4

Wisdom : 4

Charisma : 5

Dexterity : 4

Agility : 4

Luck : 6(+1)

Active Skills : Poker face, Quickdraw, Barter/Bargain

Passive Skills : Friendly smile

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