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Overview

Prox is a vendor who operates from the Goldleaf Trading Post in the Hernand region, managing a branch of the Goldleaf Merchant Guild's black market trade goods network. Officially from Three Saints' Falls, Prox maintains a front of legitimate business to disguise his shadier dealings. Things have gotten complicated recently: counterfeit goods have found their way into his stock without his knowledge, and the discovery has left him tense and suspicious of his own supply chain.

Prox's operation is distinct from the other Goldleaf Trading Post vendor, Serge, who operates from a different location within the same network. While both deal in black market trade goods, they cater to different supply routes and carry different stock.

Location

Prox can be found at the Goldleaf Trading Post, a commercial hub in the Hernand region connected to the Goldleaf Merchant Guild's operations. The Trading Post handles both legitimate and illegal commerce, so players visiting for standard trade goods will find Prox operating alongside regular merchants. His black market section is accessible from the same general area.

Inventory

Prox deals in black market trade goods through the Goldleaf Merchant Guild network. His inventory consists of items that cannot be purchased through the guild's legitimate channels. The counterfeit goods issue currently affecting his stock means some items may have uncertain provenance, though their functionality in gameplay is unaffected.

Like the other trade goods vendors in the Goldleaf network, Prox's items can be bought and transported to other locations for resale. The black market premium means his buy prices are higher than legitimate alternatives, but the goods themselves may sell for correspondingly more at the right destination.

Black Market Considerations

Prox's dealings are monitored by the Law System. Purchasing from his black market inventory carries the standard risks associated with illegal commerce: potential reputation loss, guard scrutiny, and confiscation of contraband. However, the Goldleaf Trading Post's busy commercial environment provides some natural cover for discreet transactions.

The five black market vendors in Hernand (Edmond, Grimrak, Groks, Prox, and Serge) each handle different types of contraband. Prox's specialty within the guild's black market arm focuses on trade goods rather than equipment or consumables.

Related Quests

Prox's Request is a side quest available from Prox. The counterfeit goods mixed into his stock suggest this quest may involve investigating his compromised supply chain. Completing vendor request quests typically rewards the player with items, currency, or improved vendor relations.

Tips

• Prox and Serge both operate under the Goldleaf Merchant Guild's black market umbrella but at different locations. Visit both to compare stock before committing to a purchase.

• The counterfeit goods situation affecting Prox may develop into a quest line. Talk to him regularly to check for new dialogue options.

• If you are already running trade routes for Ugmon's packed goods from the Goldleaf Guildhouse, stopping at Prox's Trading Post on your route lets you check his black market stock without making a separate trip.

• Keep your Law System standing in mind. If you are also buying from Edmond, Grimrak, and Groks, the cumulative effect of multiple black market transactions can drop your reputation faster than expected.