Wretched Old Mikhael, the Merchant

Said to have come from a wealthy mercantile bloodline, Mikhael's family were crucified before his eyes for a heretical crime long forgotten. A foul priestess extended her hand and offered him mercy: "Repent for the sins of your family and be forgiven by the Dark Spider, Harbinger of the end." And so Mikhael was forgiven. And cursed with damned eternal life. The mournful dead spit him out from blackened earth if ever he should die, for he has no place among them.

He resumed the trade of his family, but time spent in the dead earth taught him that souls are just as valuable as silver. Eternally he wanders the dying world, bearing a grudge that too will never die.

He only trades with heretics and outcasts. He has a distrust for villagers who would crucify him for being an unfortunate undead.

Stat block: HP 6, Morale 9, No armor, Staff d4. Eternal Unlife: Should Mikhael die, all of his unsold possessions burst into black flames. The earth spits him out in d4 days. Willing to forgive the PCs the first time.

He sells regional goods depending on where he's found. Roll a d6 per region per visit; the cost of every item is a portion of your soul (d6 → −1 Strength / Presence / Agility / Toughness / Max HP / roll twice). He buys rare items the same way but adds. He is frequently found alone or with a wagon drawn by a white-eyed mule.

Regional Wares

Full mechanics for every item live in Merchant Inventory. Summary:

Tveland (d6): Stone Dagger · Tongue of a False Prophet · Two-headed Silver Ring · Vial of Goblin Ichor · Wickhead Brain · Galgenbeck Deathmask.

Wästland (d6): Pouch of Valley Vapors · Jar of Troll Piss · Fine but Gaudy Clothing · Pilgrim's Compass · Peasant's Kuksa · Lucky Fishing Spear.

Kergüs (d6): Vibrant Red Ribbon · Vial of Glowing Blue Blood · Gleaming Golden Scalpel · Pleasing Green Cloak · One-eyed One-legged One-winged Gull · Bright Yellow Flower.

Grift (d6): Little Poppet · Key Retrieved from the Múr · Chip, the Rat · Sorrowful Music Box · Hangman's Rope · Giant's Chisel.