OOC: Thanks, Lord Sessadore!
That's a rather shortsighted way to consider it. Even ignoring the monetary gain from a successful match, you'll reap many non-tangible benefits from your match. Consider the exposure! Why I've had participants in past matches inundated with job offers shortly after their bout.What's that? Return on Investment? Look, I don't know about that, but where I come from nobody pays to fight, you see....
And, as I'm sure your mages can attest, rituals by their very nature are expensive. Because of the discounted rate I'm offering, I'm experiencing a significant cut into my revenue stream each time I resurrect a member of your party.
OOC: Skill Challenge Progress -- Success: 0, Failure: 1
[sblock=Insight DC 20]Mr. Pinch is lying about the costs associated with resurrecting people at TURTLEDOME![/sblock]
Mr. Pinch laughs and raises his hands in mock defeat.Vaunea no need to pay. I fight outside for free. 10 gold for fight? You pay Vaunea. Her axe big. Make smash. Vaunea want gold. Want fight. You give both. Vaunea give show! SMASH!
Vaunea looks at Mr. Pinch in her most showboat face attempting to woo him over with her want to fight and put on a good show.
[sblock='Diplomacy Check']1d20->16[/sblock]
"I see your point, Ms. Vaunea. I'll eliminate the participation fee, but only for you and your companions. However, your non-disclosure agreement now covers the removal of the fee. I don't want you telling other adventurers and elminating one of my revenue streams."
OOC: Skill Challenge Progress -- Success: 1, Failure: 1
Mr. Pinch marks through the fee on contract.
"So, are you willing to sign now?"
He offers the quill.