Combat Merchant

are NPC vendors that have the title "Combat Merchant", "Merchant", "Elf Blacksmith", "Adventuring Merchant", "Weaponcrafter", "Blacksmith" or "Weapons Merchant", "Weapons and Armor Merchant" title above their name, and sell all the same basic armor, one handed melee weapons, short bow, and repair kits. Some have a full selection of shields to purchase, and some only have a limited selection of shields.