Although Trade is the skill that you should prioritise for maximum profit, you should also consider companions with skill in Tactics for an increased chance of winning battles that you’re unable to attend, Steward to provide the caravan with more guards, and Scout to enable the caravan to see potential threats sooner, allowing them to flee in time. You can use the encyclopedia tool in-game by pressing to search for suitable companions. You shouldn’t pick just any random companion, either you’ll want one with strengths in trade skills to ensure maximum profits. To invest in a caravan, you will need at least 15,000 denars and an available companion to lead and protect it.