# Introduction Knowledge is power, and power is valuable. Some brokers are simply the go between for criminal networks. Nobles ordering assassinations feel more comfortable having a layer between them and their hired sword, and assassins feel preferable refraining from leaving the shadows. Other brokers simply keep the books, organizing business and trade on larger scales. Most brokers find success in simply keeping tabs on everyone. Practiced charlatans know that when it comes to low supply and high demand, information scales the most dramatically in price on the market. Besides, it's better to keep tabs on what goes on in circles you travel.