> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://omenodyssey.gitbook.io/omen-odyssey/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://omenodyssey.gitbook.io/omen-odyssey/gamplay-mechanics/merchant.md). # Merchant What is the merchant role? In the expansive universe of Solara, the role of a Merchant is not just a job—it's an adventure steeped in cunning and commerce. As a Merchant, you weave through the cosmic trade lanes like a master of the marketplace, turning every encounter into a potential profit. With a keen eye for value and a nose for opportunity, you navigate bustling space bazaars, negotiate with alien traders, and manage intricate supply chains. Your ship, a marvel of cargo capacity and efficiency, is as much a floating emporium as it is a vessel, brimming with exotic goods and rare commodities. Whether bartering for starlight-forged metals or the mysterious spice of the cosmos, your trade routes paint a complex network of alliances and rivalries. Although your [Base Stats](/omen-odyssey/stats-and-equipment/base-stats.md)and [Equipment](/omen-odyssey/stats-and-equipment/equipment.md) do not have a direct impact on your role, your cunning does! Each planet operates in its own microcosm showcasing a separate trade economy. Resources on [Uurf](/omen-odyssey/planets-and-locations/uurf.md)be more or less valuable than on [Goulamis](/omen-odyssey/planets-and-locations/goulamis.md). It's up to you to decide how to take advantage of these arbitrage opportunities! Don't feel like monitoring the interplanetary LP? Then buy and sell equipment on each planets economy to earn [$OMEN](/omen-odyssey/usdomen.md)!