


It appears that the Fate Trader does not age as a human does, since he is present in all chapters, even though some are many years apart.

While very little information is made available in-game about the character, it can be assumed that the Fate Trader is, at least to some extent, a being with knowledge and abilities that surpass human capabilities, given that he knew about Vasquez's party needs before they came to him, and gave them the necessary medicine without any prior contact. A strange, apparently small man that sells mysterious and powerful items, the Fate Trader appears in. He is shown wearing a green, three-piece suit with a pink folded string tie. The Fate Trader is a minor character in Hard West. The Fate Trader appears to be an Asian dwarf with brown eyes, black hair and a black goatee. Upon speaking to the Fate Trader, they may inquire about said item, which he will give them two with no charge, stating that they belong to them already. After Alvaro Vasquez's has completed the initial encounter, they will have to treat Grand Inquisitor Cervantes' wounds with bottles of liquor. The Fate Trader plays a small role during In Gold We Trust. According to the Fate Trader himself, the trinkets he sells will only be available to any of the characters when they deserve so. By completing certain events, the player can obtain several items which, aside from being obtained in the chapter, are also unlocked in the Fate Trader's inventory and can be bought in subsequent playthroughs or future chapters. The Fate Trader is present in every single chapter of Hard West's campaigns as a merchant. A strange, apparently small man that sells mysterious and powerful items, the Fate Trader appears in every single Hard West chapter, allowing the player to purchase several weapons, trinkets and consumables they have unlocked in other chapters of the primary and secondary campaigns. The Fate Trader is a minor character in Hard West.
