I’m tinkering with one of the locations for Inverse World, and have this as a teaser (its in alpha).
When you present an esoteric object to the Gearhouse and ask a resident for information about that item, Roll+CHA. On a 10+, pick 2. On a 7-9, pick 1. On a 6-, you still pick one but its more complicated than that.
– They are interested in owning it
– They will treat you fairly
– They will tell you its function and a little known fact about it