Combat Merchant

are NPC Vendors that can have the title "Combat Merchant", "Merchant", "Elf Blacksmith", "Adventuring Merchant", "Weaponcrafter", "Blacksmith", "Weapons Merchant", "Weapons and Armor Merchant" or "Weapon and Armor Merchant" title above their name.

All of these NPC's sell basic armor (Cloth, Leather, Chain and Plate), 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.