<strong>Wildfire</strong><br/><br/>"Hmm, just find this mercant and report back?  That sounds pretty simple."<br/><br/>He could just have a broken wagon, or taking a side-trip, or any other delay.  Or killed by bandits.  That would also be quite simple to report back on.<br/><br/>"I'm sure he's a legitimate businessman," and if not, what does it matter to me, "and I'm willing to go up and find him."