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[Togre]

So I didn't pre-scout a good baron candidate  and now the emissary from Mountainhomes is asking for recommendations.  Is there any way to check a dwarf's preferences while the game in running without backing out of the "choose a candidate screen"? 

And also, to make sure I know what I'm doing, preferences affect both mandates and export bans, right?  So I want some dwarf with preferences I am able to produce, but not that are pivotal to my trading plans? 

[rhesusmacabre]

If you're not sure yet, you can put it off until next year instead.

And also, to make sure I know what I'm doing, preferences affect both mandates and export bans, right?  So I want some dwarf with preferences I am able to produce, but not that are pivotal to my trading plans? 

Yes.

[GreatWyrmGold]

No, and probably.

I just either note a few dwarves as a nobility choice due to prefs long before the emissary comes, or else have a specific dwarf (usually the expedition leader) be the future baron.

[rhesusmacabre]

Another thing worth thinking about is if they have children. If your baron/count/duke dies you can't replace them, but if they have a grown up child by that point then they will apparently succeed them. (Mine never seem to last that long...)

(edit:typo)

[MonkeyHead]

I find my trader makes a good baron, thanks to the social skills he gains when trading.