I think there should be a fundamental rework in the way that mercs are reworked. Mercs are not slaves, and should not be treated like slaves.When you hire a merc, they (the mercs) are generally under the assumption its not until they die, it is until the mission is accomplished. If you want some one who does whatever you want, whenever. They expect a cut of the action if they're taking a cut of a risk. Mercs don't carry your bags for you; if you barter with them, then you barter with them.
1. YES - 3CH - base price 5CH - double 7CH tripple 9 quad (second thought: people with lower CH would buy, so it wouldnt help at all)2. Solution: no weapons, just abilities
Just include the weapon price into the merc price? Like when you buy a weapon, you also pay for the ammo which happens to be inside..