| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Entered Merchant Academy with the Business curriculum. |
| 1 |
21 |
Spent the college years partying. |
| 1 |
22 |
Graduated. |
| 2 |
22 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
22 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 2 |
24 |
Given advanced training in a specialist field |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
27 |
A good deal ensures Lafayette Rivera is living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
31 |
Make an unexpected connection outside Lafayette Rivera's normal circles. Gain a Contact. |
| 4 |
34 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
| 5 |
34 |
Voluntarily left Broker |
| 5 |
34 |
Became a Rogue (Pirate) with the new title Lackey. |
| 5 |
38 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Lafayette Rivera's Contacts or Allies betrays Lafayette Rivera, ending Lafayette Rivera's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 6 |
38 |
Became a Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 6 |
40 |
Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 |
40 |
Failed to qualify for Field Researcher (Scholar). |
| 7 |
40 |
Switched to Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 7 |
44 |
Find valuable salvage. |
| 8 |
44 |
Continued as Drifter (Barbarian). |
| 8 |
46 |
Suffer from a life-threatening illness. |
| 9 |
46 |
Failed to qualify for Corporate (Citizen). |
| 9 |
46 |
Returned to Drifter (Scavenger). |
| 9 |
47 |
A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 9 |
50 |
Promoted to Drifter (Scavenger) rank 1. |
| 10 |
50 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
50 |
Retired at age 50. |