Merchant

The Weapons Merchant is a mysterious character and trader that appears in Resident Evil 4 as a means for the player to upgrade, sell, and purchase weapons. While the Merchant primarily functions as a shop for players, he still "acts" as a character. He is a weapons peddler who dresses in a long, black coat, with a purple bandana covering half of his face all the way down to his neck. A torch emitting blue flame marks the locations of his shops, and he appears capable of traveling great distances in the blink of an eye. He carries a wide selection of weapons inside his huge backpack and coat. While his appearance in the original Resident Evil 4; with his glowing yellow eyes in particular, suggests that he is a Ganado, he doesn't seem to regard outsiders as a threat, and will deal with anyone as long as the price is right. No one knows how he gets his weapons, but his selection is enough to impress even Leon. He's very good at his trade, flattering the buyer with phrases like "The choice of an avid gun collector!" and "You'll need guts to buy that weapon!" The Merchant reveals himself to Leon Kennedy after he wakes up in the house in the Valley by beckoning him from outside a window.When Leon goes around the outside of the building, the Merchant shows off his merchandise. He is also encountered by Ada Wong on various occasions. Ada later runs into him inside the Cave connecting the Village to the Church, before he properly sets up his shop (which includes lighting a torch that emits blue flame). Leon crosses him in this same area when he is ready, and he greets Leon.[5] He was last seen before Leon fights Saddler. While the Merchant primarily functions as a shop for players, he still "acts" as a character. He is a Ganado who somehow managed to escape Osmund Saddler's control, and does business with Leon Kennedy and Ada Wong. He appears throughout the Village, Castle and Island in Safe Areas, often with a Typewriter next to him. The Merchant also has a hideout which can accessed at the lake where the player defeats Del Lago. In his hideout, he'll have weapons on display and will be in business like he always is when encountered. He is a weapons peddler who dresses in a long, black coat. A pale blue flame marks the locations of his shops, and he appears capable of traveling great distances in the blink of an eye. He carries a wide selection of weapons inside his huge backpack and coat. It is obvious from his appearance that he is a Ganado, but he doesn't seem to regard outsiders as a threat, and will deal with anyone as long as the price is right. No one knows how he gets his weapons, but his selection is enough to impress even Leon. He's very good at his trade, flattering the buyer with phrases like "The choice of an avid gun collector!" and "You'll need guts to buy that weapon!" The Merchant reveals himself to Leon after he wakes up in the house in the Valley by beckoning him from outside a window. When Leon goes around the outside of the building, the Merchant shows off his merchandise. Ada later runs into him inside the Cave, before he properly sets up his shop (which includes lighting a torch that emits blue fire (in remake, the torch's flame is purple and he also has a lantern with blue flams). Leon crosses him in this same area when he is ready, and he greets Leon. He is also encountered by Ada on various occasions. He was last seen before Leon fought Saddler. The Merchant was originally believed/classed to be a non-canon character, merely there to assist the player character. However, as of Resident Evil Village, the Merchant was revealed to be a completely canonical character by the Duke, who occasionally uses his famous quote of "What're ya buyin'?" and even remembers the Merchant as an old friend. The remake indicates a practical purpose behind his blue torches/lanterns to mark his shops. Ashley Graham is shown warding off Armaduras with a lantern that shares the same flames, thus allowing her to escape their reach. Since these blue flames negatively affect Plagas to a lesser extent than UV lights, it would be make sense that the Merchant uses said torches to keep his parasite docile, as to be able to ignore Saddler's telepathic orders against Los Illuminados' enemies, especially if they happen to be his would-be customers. Quotes: "Over here, stranger..." "Got somethin' that might interest ya. Hehehe." "Welcome!" "Got a selection o' good things on sale, stranger." "Got some rare things on sale, stranger." "What're ya buyin'?" "What're ya sellin'?" "Ahhh! I'll buy it at a high price!" "Heheheha! Thank you!" "Is that all, stranger?" "Not enough cash, stranger." "Come back any time." "Ahh! A choice of an avid gun-collector. It's a nice gun, stranger." "I see you have an eye for things. Gun's not just about shootin', it's about reloadin'. You'll know what I'm talkin' about." "Ah. An awesome choice, stranger. It's got a three-round-fire capability. Although, it uses up ammo rather quickly." "Stranger! What you need that for? Goin' and huntin' an elephant?!" "Stranger, stranger... Now that's a weapon." "Not only will you need cash, but you'll need guts to buy that weapon." "Let's do some business then, eh!" "You have the stench of battle on you, mate. Heh heh." "I've got some new items in stock, heh heh. Come, take a look!" "Heh heh. Having a rough day, stranger?" "'Gun' rhymes with 'fun' for a reason, stranger!" "I reserved some items, just for you! My other customer doesn't know about these, heh heh heh." "Took care of a request, did you? I can tell by the look on your face." "Good stuff, stranger!" "I see you're done with a request, today is gonna be a good day!" "Heh heh heh, I knew I could count on you." "I knew you were a go-getter!" "Well, look at you, mate!" "Got a selection of good things on sale, stranger!" "Got something new for ya." "My back is killin' me. Years haven't been kind to us, I suppose." "Oh, what're ya buyin'?" "Rubies or rubbish, it makes no difference. The price, well, that's our choice to make." "Your valuables won't do you much good in the grave." "Well then. What can I do you for?" "What you see is what I've got." "Not seeing anything you like, stranger?" "...You just gonna stand there or what?" "Time is money, mate." "Take all the time you need." "You'll get some bang for your buck, I guarantee it." "That cash in your pocket or your life? Easy choice, mate." "What's that? How have we procured these curiosities? Heh heh heh, you don't wanna know, mate." "Having trouble deciding, are we?" "Moldin' a weapon to suit your specific needs, oho! It's a thing of beauty, innit?" "All my wares are in tip-top shape, I assure you." "Why not try your hand at a new gun, stranger? Might save your life..." "If you want a fightin' chance out there, you best tune up your kit!" "My advice? Get them to bunch up, then send them flying with a blast of this! Heh heh heh!" "That's an exemplary firearm right there, stranger. Not the best, sure, but she'll make you an ideal companion." "I see you have an eye for things. Gun's not just about shootin'. It's about reloadin'. You'll know what I'm talkin' about." "Honestly, this might be the only gun you need." "Heh heh, good instincts, stranger!" "This'll give you a three-round rapid-fire capability. Although, it uses up ammo rather quickly." "Not only will you need cash but you'll need guts to buy that weapon." "A wise choice, mate. Its ammo will penetrate just about anything." "Not my place to say, really, but sometimes things are more interesting if you keep a level playing field, don't you find?" "You'll be shooting off some nasty fireworks in quick succession with that!" "Wish your enemies sweet dreams from afar with a bullet straight through their heads, mwhahaha!" "This gun turns heads into pumpkins, mate. Take this for a rampage through the patch, heh heh!" "Ah, that there's a real boomstick, mate. It'll reduce your targets to a bloody pulp!" "Oho! You'll cut through the crowd with that right there." "Fast. Powerful. Reliable. Can even be fitted with a scope! What else could you want, am I right?" "Heheh, well now, time to cause some mayhem!" "Stranger. Stranger. Now THAT'S a weapon." "Stranger. What you need that for? Going huntin' an elephant?" "That shorty's very easy to handle. It'll be perfect for you." "Ooh, that beauty shoots arrows tipped with explosives. You'll get quite the fireworks display, heh heh heh." "That there's pretty big. Enough to get the job done, surely." "I don't always have this in stock, stranger." "Stocking up while you can? Wise choice." "Go on, take this as well. Free of charge!" "We've been saving that one for the right customer!" "Pleasure doing business with you." "Thank you!" "We like our herbs, we do. Heal a man, kill a man. They do it all, heh heh!" "Knife needs care every once in a while. Could be the difference between life and death." "Give that the care it deserves, mate." "Good as new." "Crossin' your t's, dottin' your i's. That's the way to be." "Dazzled, are you? Our craftsmanship demands no less." . "See how that feels, mate. Fella like yourself should notice the difference right away." "We're starting to get an idea of your tastes, friend." "You've got a soft spot for treasure, eh? Yeah, that's the way." "An interesting choice. I-I mean it in a good way, of course." "Not enough cash, stranger!" "Come back when you can actually pay, mate." . "Without the necessary funds, I'm afraid we don't have a deal!" "This ain't a charity!" "That won't cover it, I'm afraid." "Save up, then we can talk." "So, which weapon will you be givin' a shine to? Give us a shout when you want to tune it up." "You 'ave a ticket, do you? Nice. Choose a weapon, stranger, and I'll make it sing." "You've exhausted our normal range of services for this weapon. If you're interested in something more... well, you catch my drift."