Brave Merchant

Hand over all of your money
Lose all shills.

Offer the {Civilian Downtrodden Merchant} a job

 * 1) Hire {him/her} for 50 shills: Add them to your party.
 * 2) Refuse the offer

Scare {him/her} away
Begin a negotiation fight. The {Civilian Downtrodden Merchant} will have +10 resolve.

Defend yourself!
Begin a combat.