History[]
Traders are a large part of Lyra being the basis of the economy for humans. They came about during the early days of the Estarren Alliance as it was Trade agreements between city/states that initiated the Alliance; they flourished during that time. They survived the collapse of the Alliance having built up their own culture and contacts and the need for goods from other areas by the humans.
Everyone is always happy to see the trader caravans enter their towns, villages and cities as many of them would not be able to survive with out the trade goods that they buy and sell from them.
Structure[]
They rarely let anyone join that isn't already family and raised as a trader. They do on occasion make exception for children outside of the trader families, especially ones that are very useful, such as Maurin Atuval.
Route Master[]
Caravan Master[]
Absolute control over the caravan and route. Many are secretive about their exact routes so that another caravan doesn't get an edge on them in trade and business. They must also memorize the conversion of one realm's coin for another's.
Trader[]
Master Merchant[]
Some of the Master's can speak and write in 12 languages.
Trader/Merchant[]
Journeyman[]
All journeyman are expected to earn their keep while learning to be a trader. They usually serve as caravan guards when not studying. Some of what they study is the customs and languages of the largest cities. A journeyman is expected to speak and write in five languages.
Apprentice[]