| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
19 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
23 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
28 |
A good deal ensures Verne Howe is living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
34 |
Risk Verne Howe's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 4. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 5 |
35 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Verne Howe into bankruptcy. Verne Howe salvages what Verne Howe can. |
| 6 |
35 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
38 |
Survived a risky adventure but gained nothing. |
| 6 |
39 |
Forced to continue current assignment. |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 7 |
39 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
39 |
Retired at age 39. |