Eryk is the new proprietor of the mercantyler and moneylender establishment Minroc's Outfitters, in Kobing, Kaldor. He had been the assistant miller in the local Kobing Mill, and was saving to purchase the Miller's Guild license. However, the miller chose his own son for the job. Eryk felt that the son was not at all qualified, and left to start his own business. The Chandler at the southern end of the town was retiring, and his daughter wanted nothing to do with the business. Eryk purchased the shop and wares, acquired his Mercantyler's Guild license, and financed a couple of trade caravans.