Im guessing im not aloud to join the assasin guild, but can i join the merchant guild without killing maria?

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anyone else get the erge to kill everyone in the healer village? I only did it after i done the quests...i think a few survived, like Lanilor and mardaneous. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/evilgrin1.gif" alt="" />

"Dont you Feel Guilty after stealing from a hard working, honest merchant?"and the Cutpearse Replied "When i find one to steal from, ill let you know."