A new trader starts out with 1 silver coin in funds. Periodically, the king will distribute new funds to traders, provided the trader has sold at least 10% of what it purchased. You can see what amounts a trader has bought and sold with the [[Path of Knowledge|Get Info]] ability.
The envoy of the king will sometimes redistribute items on the trader to other traders and players in local will see.
''[11:50:48] Trader_Megan sells some items to an envoy from the ruler.''
Traders ratio's also reset each 5 weeks, the exact amount of days are random.
The main source of the kings funds is [[settlement]] upkeep. The king will not grant funds to traders holding 50 silver or more.