Hey guys so I found this and Im not sure if this is a Exploit thats already been found or if it is an Easter Egg.
Well at the start of the game ( on all difficulties ) after the intro paragraph if you run to the starting town before the first battle begins. The battle will happn when you get to the town but after you hear a grinding sound in game and then it will deposit anywhere from 36- to 26 thousand crowns on top of your starting amount so you ahve the possiblity to have 49 thousand crowns before you even hire your first 3 new mercs.