NPC Shop Keep

Buy stock, set your own prices, and sell to both the Hero and the Dark Lord. Take care to make a profit and stay in business, but additionally:

Take note of the two's stats, and balance selling to the Dark Lord so that his equipment doesn't let him overpower the hero!

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"It was hopeless. Out of my control. 

"The Dark Lord's forces had all but conquered our lands--and what really could a measly shop-keep do about that? I can barely even make rent.

"As neighboring states were subjugated, our trade was cut off, and the quality of my stock steeply declined (as did my paycheck). Many other businesses went under completely, and us leftovers are desperate to make sales. Competition is fierce.

"But in the grand scheme of things, what difference does my shop closing make if the world is overtaken by evil?

"I’ve thought about trying to pick up a sword, but it’d do no good. I’m no protagonist—I’ve never trained, I’ve hardly even exercised. The world is doomed and there’s nothing I can do to save it.

"But finally, I met someone who could.

"There is one Hero who could save us all…but even he isn’t invincible. It is true that the fight to save the world is completely out of my control, but…

"I can do my best to supply him. Well, if I can stay in business that long.

"It’s a shame the Dark Lord’s forces offer such good deals."

MADE FOR GMTK GAME JAM 2020