People saying they make easy money this way are already good at attacking and blocking with swords. I have easy blocking on, too frustrating for me otherwise. If you go this way, keep a lot of good companions with you, they can also win the prize for the team. Early game:

Early Game Money Method I would argue that the best method to make money in the early game would be tournaments, not only can you make money from bets, you can also win a prize that either upgrades your character ou that you can sell for extra profits.
One of the best ways to earn money early in Mount and Blade 2 Bannerlord is to participate in tournaments. These events can be found in towns and offer large sums of money for the winner. Another way to earn money is to trade goods between towns.

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord > Guides > Lewkah0's Guides "How to make money early on." "We need to get Caravans.. so make sure u get a first about 16-17k,"

You have too many parties running arround atm. Towns make most money, only 1 can't support 4 parties, make a companion a vasal or cut a party or 2, unless you use them and go to war to conquer more immediatly. Perk up correctly to cut costs, party leaders and governors both. Making money: There is lots of info on smithing $$ out there. That's the best way to make money in the early game. For sustainable finances later in the game, assess your garrisons. Fiefs/castles you own that aren't near warzones should be making you money. . 275 57 43 384 44 260 333 196 275

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