Retainer Level?

[Alhanelem]

We just wanted to let you know that relying on your retainer alone to gather for you isn't going to cover all of your gathering needs. We are planning this system very carefully to ensure it does not destroy any sort of economic balance so you can rest easy in that regard.

I think a few simple things can balance this:

1) charge a small fee
2) the retainer isn't avialable for other purposes while gathering
3) player must furnish the gathering tools
4) keep the amount of items obtainable to a reaosnable level (maybe based on the retainer level)