Gold

From the Slaves Wiki

Gold is the shore's currency. New masters start with 500g. Most prices are set so that gold steadily leaves the economy, which is what keeps it worth something.

Earning gold

Where it goes

SpendLeaves the game?
John The CrackerYes
Barn MarketYes
Crack Legs JimmyYes
The PitThe house cut does; the rest goes to the winner
Declaring a clan warYes
Dropped gold nobody picks upYes
Auction HouseNo, it goes to the seller
TradingNo, it goes to the other master

Dying

You drop 60% of your gold when you die. See Death.