Every border crossed meant more friends
Crossing deserts and snowy mountain passes with silk and spices, foreign languages were never a problem for you โ a few gestures and a grin, and the deal was done. Every oasis town had a friend waiting to welcome you, and that network was your greatest asset. You left behind people, not just goods: a born globetrotter and the ultimate social butterfly.
Advice for this life โ Sometimes it's okay to accept a gift without haggling.