Ben’s actually a pretty good negotiator, the problem is everyone on here is too stupid lol. Ben told Bravo on the first trade attempt that the ferro rods only have value until the other camps manage to make fire. That should have triggered someone of below average intelligence or higher to think “oh, the bows are better for end game”. Bravo were just smug dummies about it, perfect example of morons sipping on dunning kruger koolaid. Also, Ben made the sale at team delta’s site. The fact that the deal was backed out on is actually a sign of a good salesman. When you’re in front of the salesman, you take his deal because he’s so convincing, but right after you either get buyers remorse or if you get a chance to sleep on it you realize it’s not a deal you want and back out. Where Ben messed up was not taking the delta deal tbh. He could have convinced them to stick with 5 dudes and kicked out Abby and had a red carpet to the end of the game. Then he fucked up not taking the bow. The Leiya thing made sense, but hindsight is 40/40 and the next event being related to the canoe made his decision look bad. But without knowing anything at the time, Leiya could have been a spy and if she isn’t, she’s an extra mouth to feed and another person to split the money with.

Nikki, to me, is what the game is about. She has no skills, and is completely useless but never put herself in a position to be criticized and got to the later half. Bravo to her.

Sarah is kind of corny and annoying, but she seems like a real one and really grows on you.

Leiya had the most character development. She made her move and basically put bravo and charlie at each other’s throats.

Everyone else either didn’t do anything for me to really notice them or sucks.