An article at IGN.PC deals with the importance of trade people in Sahdowbane, Wolfpack's upcoming MMORPG. Here's something from that:
Tradesmen in Shadowbane
Tradesmen are the lifeblood of any successful city. Their labors make the exploits of adventurers possible.
Tradesmen, also known as Hirelings, are a special form of non-player character. Tradesmen are computer-controlled entities that inhabit the virtual world of Shadowbane designed to interact with player characters, performing business transactions, providing services, and following the orders of the character that employs them.
Tradesman Characteristics
For Tradesmen, Rank does not measure levels achieved through adventure, but is instead an indication of the Tradesman's professional aptitude and skill. The items a craft-oriented Tradesman can produce, the final quality of those items, the speed at which they work, and the number of projects a Tradesman can manage at once, all depend upon their Rank. A Tradesman's Rank also is a key factor in determining the cost of their employment contract, as well as their wages. |