In order to discover what these items really are, the player character must find a specialist to show these items to, in order to get them identified, usually at the cost of a small fee per item.
A fourth type of item, '''data storage devices''', are recognized immediately but have unknown contents. To identify these, you must use the right equipment.
== Meds ==
Unknown [[meds]] are described by shape and color, and may be shown to a '''meds shop''', for a fee of [[File:Parallar symbol.png|10px]]'''10''' per item.* Any character with the '''[[Character traits|Druggist]]''' trait can identify any med they see automatically.
== Mushrooms ==
Unknown [[mushrooms]] are described by color and smell, and may be shown to either a '''meds shopstreet kitchen''' or any [[hakutaku]] character. The meds shop identification fee is [[File:Parallar symbol.png|10px]]'''0.10''' per item. Prices from a hakutaku should vary depending on occupation and willingness to help, but usually range between free and * Any character with the '''[[File:Parallar symbol.pngCharacter traits|10pxMycologist]]'''50''' per item at the GM's discretiontrait can identify any mushroom they see automatically.
Hakutaku player characters will also benefit from the '''mushroom identification''' ability, and be able to automatically identify any mushroom they see. == Gemstones and special valuables ==
Unknown [[gemstones]] are described by color. Gemstones and [[valuables#special valuables|some types of special valuables]] have two levels of identification: '''Identified but unappraised''' and '''Appraised'''.
[[Jewelry store|Jewelry stores]] may provide both services. Identification is '''free''', but appraisal always costs [[File:Parallar symbol.png|10px]]'''10''' per item.
* Any character with the '''[[Character traits|Jeweler's Eye]]''' trait can identify (but not appraise) any gemstone they see automatically.
It is possible to sell gemstones that haven't been properly identified or appraised, however this comes with caveats:
* Selling an '''identified but unapppraised gem''' will result in your buyer assuming that this gemstone is of the lowest quality possible. E.g. an identified but unappraised lapis-lazuli can be sold for [[File:Parallar symbol.png|10px]]'''35'''.
* Selling an '''appraised gem''' will net the exact value listed.
== Data storage devices ==
When finding unknown [[computers|data storage devices]] in the UA, they may contain useful data. The contents of a device are unknown until you bring them to one of two appropriate devices:
* A [[library]] computer
* A [[Crafting items#Laptop|laptop]]
Identifying a data storage device is free as long as you have access to a suitable computer. If you don't have a laptop, you can use a library computer, which is free (but accessing the library is not; you will have to pay the entrance fee).
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