| Merchant | |
|---|---|
| Resident Evil character | |
&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Merchant_Resident_Evil_4_remake.png) The Merchant from Resident Evil 4's remake | |
| First game | Resident Evil 4 (2005) |
| Created by | Masaki Yamanaka[1] |
| Voiced by | Original Paul Mercier Remake |
The Merchant is a character in the 2005 survival horror video game Resident Evil 4 and its 2023 remake. Acting as an NPC who sells weapons and other items, he assists Leon S. Kennedy in his mission to rescue Ashley Graham from the evil cult Los Illuminados. A mysterious man with glowing eyes wearing a hooded black trench coat lined with weapons and a purple bandanna that hides most of his face, he is seemingly allowed to pass unhindered by the game's enemies, the Ganados.
Critics have called the Merchant an iconic character in the series, as well as one of the most recognizable video game NPCs ever, due to his unique appearance and often-repeated lines, including "Whaddya buyin'?" Reception to the character has been positive, citing his good-naturedness in the face of adversity. In the original game, he is played by voice actor Paul Mercier, who also voiced Leon, while in the remake, he was voiced by Shigeru Chiba in Japanese and Michael Adamthwaite in English.
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