Contracts
In the aftermath of the War of Antlers, a new sense of freedom and order has spread across the San Saba. When so many varied people and factions are joined together in a common goal of survival, there is a need for the common folk to choose a side and declare their loyalty. Thus, many law-abiding inhabitants of the Wastes enjoy having a Contract with one of the powerful factions of the area. With powerful friends on your side, a resident can always have someone in their corner when it comes to a dispute. In fact, when Bravado was a burgeoning boom town, Contracts were once “the Sum and Whole of the Law”. While that has changed with the fall of the San Saba Board, there are many for whom this decree still holds primary sway as an integral part of Bravado culture.
While the exact terms may differ from faction to faction, a Contract simply establishes a person’s right to do business within the town on behalf of a major faction and in return their right to exist and prosper will be protected by that faction. Contracts can be signed with other parties past the major factions, but every contract signed within the region is ultimately only backed by the trust and credit of the major factions of the San Saba. Boilerplate Contracts are available at every Depot through the San Saba and every Duster can find a few folks willing to offer them a preliminary offer of work.
