| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 1 |
19 |
A good deal ensures Melvin Norman is living the high life for a few years. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 3 |
30 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Free Trader) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Trader. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Free Trader). |
| 4 |
32 |
A series of bad deals and decisions force Melvin Norman into bankruptcy. Melvin Norman salvages what Melvin Norman can. |
| 5 |
32 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
34 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 6 |
36 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
40 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Melvin Norman from Melvin Norman's work. |
| 7 |
40 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 7 |
40 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 7 |
44 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |