Ronin and Pearson spoke for a good while. Ronin used the time to better understand the trade caravan's operations and to finalize the salaries and expenses for its members.
To put it simply, Ronin would provide all the caravan's supplies, such as packhorses and carts for transportation, and the rations required for both men and beasts on the road.
Pearson and his men, in turn, were responsible for visiting clients, promoting goods, and securing deals.
This world did not yet have the concept of bonuses or commissions, so Ronin offered all caravan members a fixed salary.
As the caravan's manager, Pearson's daily wage reached twenty Copper Coins, while his nine subordinates averaged five Copper Coins per day.
Compared to his pay under Reisen, Ronin had given Pearson a raise of three Copper Coins and each of his subordinates a raise of one Copper Coin.
