| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Failed to qualify for Merchant Academy. |
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Drifter (Wanderer). |
| 1 |
19 |
Betrayed by a friend. One of Paul Nichols's Contacts or Allies betrays Paul Nichols, ending Paul Nichols's career. That Contact or Ally becomes a Rival or Enemy. |
| 2 |
19 |
Became a Merchant (Broker). |
| 2 |
22 |
Smuggle illegal items onto a planet. |
| 2 |
23 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 1. |
| 3 |
23 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 3 |
27 |
A good deal ensures Paul Nichols is living the high life for a few years. |
| 3 |
27 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 2. |
| 4 |
27 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 4 |
29 |
Risk Paul Nichols's fortune on a possibility lucrative deal and win. |
| 5 |
31 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 5 |
32 |
A good deal ensures Paul Nichols is living the high life for a few years. |
| 5 |
35 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 3 with the new title Experienced Broker. |
| 6 |
35 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 6 |
39 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 4. |
| 7 |
39 |
Continued as Merchant (Broker). |
| 7 |
41 |
Accused of a crime |
| 7 |
43 |
Promoted to Merchant (Broker) rank 5. |
| 8 |
43 |
Became a Prisoner (Thug). |
| 8 |
44 |
Disgraced. Word of Paul Nichols's criminal past reaches Paul Nichols's homeworld. |
| 9 |
47 |
Continued as Prisoner (Thug). |
| 9 |
51 |
Joined a prison gang |
| 10 |
51 |
Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 10 |
51 |
Retired at age 51. |