| Merchant | |
|---|---|
 Typical merchant, Ultima IV | |
| First appearance: | Ultima I |
| Last appearance: | Ultima IX |
Without the merchants of the land, there would be no trade! Normally respectable individuals providing a wide array of goods and services, some are involved in shady dealings. If they spot a thief, they can quickly bring the wrath of the town guards upon the perpetrator.
Normally docile, some will readily fight if necessary to protect their goods.
Lore[]
Unarmed and mild, the grassroots of Ultima II, merchants rarely fight.
- from Ultima II (Revenge of the Enchantress)
The mainstay of Sosaria's prosperity. They operate the shops in town to the benefit of all. Some are not very clever, and if a sharp Thief is in thy Party, then a chest or two might be stolen from under the Merchant's nose. If thy Thief is caught stealing, the entire town guard will assault thee.
- from The Book of Play (Ultima III)