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Only merchants need to be licensed by the Artisan Union. Merchants are defined by the Artisan Union as an individuals individual selling, which is good for coin. Bartering, which is good for good, is not at this time regulated by the Artisan Union. Should such a transaction of good for good be noted by the Artisan Union as being excessive, or very profitable, they might want a cut - whether by way of a fine or by way of someone greasing someone's wheels. Officers of the Artisan Union are not unknown to look the other way when it is in the favor of their purse.
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License to manage a business in the stead of a licensed Artisan who owns and operates a Freeman business. Seen as journeymen, these Artisans are up-and-coming who have are trusted with business acumen and honesty to run a proper business, but have yet to acquire either the skill, funding, or credit with the Bank to obtain a Freeman’s license in their own right.
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