The National Merchant Board is one of the Graian sub-factions, and is the main pillar that supports civilian life and economical prosperity. It was founded about 2 centuries ago, in the early days of Graia, to ensure stability for it on the long run, and the assurance of a fast and uninterrupted growth.
The Merchant Board is a hub containing business within Graia or often interacting with such. Another purpose for the merchant board is being as the medium for fair trade and commerce across Graia and its frontiers, its boards filled with job opportunities, contracts, and so on!
As a member of the board, your opportunities are vast and nearly endless in the commercial domain. Depending on what you practice and offer, you have varying RP experiences. For example, you can have a great trading company, and you can be hired by the Empire for certain transports by using your civilian fleet! Another opportunity is to be a freelancer that takes jobs on the board, akin to an adventurer, which allows the player to become a renown contractor amongst King's Gate's lands!
To be a member of the National Merchant Board does not require you to wear any uniform or attend any mandatory trainings for that matter. Arguably the only IC requirements would be a registered business. If you are not a member of a board, you can either pick contracts posted in the forums, or even request to have some posted for other adventurers to fulfill it for you!