You uncovered the secret behind stalker disappearances at Skadovsk: the guilty party weren’t mutants after all, but a far more dangerous foe - man. Your successful pursuit of the truth has earned you the respect of stalkers.
You’ve always helped out stalkers in trouble. Although their faction is not very tight-knit, you now have allies in the unofficial stalker brotherhood who will help you in combat and afterwards too.
Although you know what it’s like to be short of cash, you’re not doing too badly at the moment. In fact, sometimes your wealth can be considerable, and traders value a client of your stature.