Trick Of The Trade

There is a strange man over there, by the path's end
He claims he is a busy merchant, with riches to attend
But where is the chest that keeps this wonder?
Where is the guard that prevents its plunder?

Author's Notes
This is sort of a rewrite of my previous story 'A Bit For Your Thoughts?'
Stuff taken from other dimensions. Mostly from the DotA universe.
Helpful criticism is helpful.