Bribe Costs

Bribery is a commonplace in any organization of consequence, and it’s widely accepted that anyone with authority will use it to make a certain amount of side profit. While technically forbidden, everyone expects that cash will obtain faster service, forgiveness for minor offenses, or access to restricted areas.

Serious bribery is for favors beyond that line. Favors that could cause problems for a superior, cost the official their job, or buy them trouble with someone else are going to cost far more, if they’ll do it at all.

The bribe costs on the table below are expressed in multiples of the target’s daily wage, as it costs more to bribe a manager than a janitor. Particular like or dislike for the PCs can move the price accordingly.

Favor	Bribe Multiple
Look the other way at a minor infraction	x2
Pass out information they shouldn’t	x2
Do a small favor within their authority	x5
Turn a blind eye when it might make trouble	x14*
Turn a blind eye when it will make trouble	x60*
Do a favor that could have minor backlash	x30*
Do a favor that might get them punished	x90*
Do a favor that might get them fired	x180*

* This is a serious risk, and many NPCs will need reasons beyond simple cash to agree to it