Retainer (Final Fantasy XIV version 1.0)

Retainers were special non-player characters in Final Fantasy XIV version 1.0 who could be employed by players. They could be entrusted with both gil and items, placed in Market Ward areas to manage bazaars, and given a number of other tasks.
==Employing a retainer==
To employ a retainer, players needed visit an Adventurers' Guild in any city-state and speak to a specific NPC. These NPCs were:
*Ursulie in Limsa Lominsa - Upper Decks (7,5)
*Gyles in Gridania (6,6)
*Thaisie in Ul'dah - Merchant Strip (6,4)
The player could then choose their retainer's race, tribe, and gender or have these attributes randomly selected by the game. Although the retainers had given names, players could assign a nickname for reference. Retainers’ appearances were fixed, but they could wear items on sale to advertise wares.
==Retainer list==
;Male retainers
Race 	Limsa Lominsa 	Gridania 	Ul'dah
Midlander Hyur 	Bernard Geoffrey Raffe Sevrin Wauter 	Avere Comphas Osment Ossine Spenser 	Esmond Gurcant Knerl Lyulf Vyncent
Highlander Hyur 	Drogo Engerrand Heidolf Raganfrid Wercrata 	Ansehelm Evenon Hervey Ludewicus Teodbald 	Ernold Gotwin Hrodebert Ricohard Weidheri
Wildwood Elezen 	Estrelaint Quentenain Roiteloin Sylvaintel Voilinaut 	Erimmont Guerrique Hubairtin Isarmoix Raimondaux 	Cimeaurant Emmanellain Isildaure Jandelaine Louisonet
Duskwight Elezen 	Astidien Corentiaux Idristan Ludovoix Thievenaix 	Brucemont Faucertaux Guillefresne Ivaurault Merthelin 	Aumeric Firminnant Hanrieaux Theobalin Valeroyant
Plainsfolk Lalafell	Alza Gamilza Fewon Bulion Kazai Buoyzai Mozon Dalazon Telbi Kesulbi	Golbas Rombas Konpi Kurunpi Nunulupa Tatalupa Paiyo Reiyo Perimu Haurimu	Chapas Porpas Ejika Tsunjika Mujen Polajen Sohoi Yumahoi Sozai Rarzai
Dunesfolk Lalafell 	Chachamun Gegeruju Nonomeda Pipikkuli Zazatyro 	Didilata Hahabylo Jojonpa Shushunen Yoyoshuka 	Bibireze Dodozan Lalayoma Nanahomi Zazawaka
Sea Wolf Roegadyn 	Eyrimhus Khanmhar Pfrewahl Swygskyf Wyrkholsk 	Abylfarr Blanmhas Lyngswerd Staelwyrn Wydaloef 	Aerstsnoe Doeswerd Ostfyr Swozblaet Wyrkrhit
Hellsguard Roegadyn	Bhirdraeg Fraeloef Lydirfyst Ourawann Zwynberk 	Ahctkoen Fhilsnoe Rhylzirn Syngithuv Wytacwin 	Baensyng Grehfarr Skoenskylt Trachraet Zahrmerl
;Female retainers
Race 	Limsa Lominsa 	Gridania 	Ul'dah
Midlander Hyur 	Fionnuala Jessamine Margry Placencia Thomasyn 	Arya Chydleluve Estrild Mydrede Ulaa 	Ealdgyth Godgyth Sanche Sorcha Wlveva
Wildwood Elezen 	Dennia Gaidelie Heustienne Raimille Valerine 	Auriaune Cevilia Heurriette Liavinne Lucinne 	Elviane Leuvianne Nadinie Oriane Ydaine
Duskwight Elezen 	Adaillie Blaisie Imailie Osaulie Soubinie 	Etoinelle Faillicie Janchette Selaine Sofine 	Celinie Dorys Jaquoinie Lisellaie Vivenne
Plainsfolk Lalafell 	Ayoyo Ratata Sanana Ushushu Yuwawa 	Jiriri Mujeje Rilulu Sakoko Wanini 	Ikuku Lamimi Rubobo Sainana Utata
Dunesfolk Lalafell 	Bibigo Jojolu Niniya Popobi Zozoi 	Dadasa Fafado Liliba Ninimo Yayapu 	Dadai Didita Popni Tutusi Yoyone
Seeker of the Sun Miqo'te 	J'ludaba K'wabati M'naago R'bhusha S'dhodjbi 	D'tchakha E'manafa P'yandih U'lantaa W'dhovaka 	C'pandolu G'jusana L'ondolo P'ebaloh Y'myhoi
Keeper of the Moon Miqo'te	Fihpo Jakkya Miah Molkot Rhaq Nelhah Wyra Lyehga Yabi Kaatapoh	Amh Garanjy Cemi Jinjahl Masha Mhakaracca Tahla Molkoh Yehn Amariyo	Khloe Bajhiri Oah Nelhah Ohki Nbolo Rhesh Polaali Urha Lihzeh
==Management==
Retainers are summoned using a summoning bell and can be instructed to hold items, sell goods, or perform other tasks, such as managing a bazaar. These bells could be found in specific locations. When interacting, the retainer's status was shown indicating whether they were busy and whether they could be called at that moment.
Once summoned, players could deliver or receive items or gil from retainers and place items for sale in a bazaar. They had a maximum storage capacity of 80 items. Players could also adjust the retainer's equipment with items for sale or terminate the retainer's employment. Dismissing a retainer with an active bazaar from a market area would close the bazaar, allowing the retainer to be summoned from other locations.
To set up a retainer's bazaar, the player would travel to the entrance of any market and then select an area within which they wished to set up a bazaar. Each market area was associated with specific item types. The sale of items of that type in the appropriate area serves to reduce the tax levied on the transaction. Following is a complete list of market areas and their associated item types.
Name (Limsa Lominsa)	Tax-reduced Item Types
Tinkerers Ward 	Sundries, Beastcoins
Battlecraft Ward 	Gladiator's Arms, Pugilist's Arms, Marauder's Arms, Lancer's Arms, Archer's Arms, Shields, Arrows, Throwing Blades, Throwing Stones, Throwing Circles, Throwing Axes, Throwing Spears
Spellcraft Ward 	Conjurer's Arms, Two-Handed Conjurer's Arms, Thaumaturge's Arms, Two-Handed Thaumaturge's Arms
Fieldcraft Ward 	Carpenter's Primary Tools, Carpenter's Secondary Tools, Blacksmith's Primary Tools, Blacksmith's Secondary Tools, Armorer's Primary Tools, Armorer's Secondary, Tools, Goldsmith's Primary Tools, Goldsmith's Secondary Tools, Leatherworker's Primary Tools, Leatherworker's Secondary Tools, Weaver's Primary Tools, Weaver's Secondary Tools, Alchemist's Primary Tools, Alchemist's Secondary Tools, Culinarian's Primary Tools, Culinarian's Secondary Tools
Tradescraft Ward 	Miner's Primary Tools, Miner's Secondary Tools, Botanist's Primary Tools, Botanist's Secondary Tools, Fisher's Primary Tools, Fisher's Secondary Tools
Armorfitters Ward 	Helms, Full Plate, War Garb, Gauntlets, Greaves
Lower Tailors Ward 	Hats, Headwear, Masks, Undershirts, Attire, Hooded Attire, Undergarments, Pants, Gloves, Armbands, Shoes, Sandals, Belts, Sashes
Middle Tailors Ward 	Hats, Headwear, Masks, Undershirts, Attire, Hooded Attire, Undergarments, Pants, Gloves, Armbands, Shoes, Sandals, Belts, Sashes
Upper Tailors Ward 	Hats, Headwear, Masks, Undershirts, Attire, Hooded Attire, Undergarments, Pants, Gloves, Armbands, Shoes, Sandals, Belts, Sashes
Jewelers Ward 	Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets, Rings, Crowns, Eyewear
Grocers Ward 	Meat Dishes, Egg Dishes, Grain Dishes, Vegetable Dishes, Mushroom Dishes, Sweets, Drinks, Seafood Dishes, Soups & Stews, Eggs, Dairy Products, Vegetables, Grains, Spices, Fruits, Mushrooms, Seasonings, Foodstuffs, Freshwater Fare, Saltwater Fare, Meats
Chirurgeons Ward 	Potions, Remedies, Ethers, Toxins, Panaceas, Reagents, Dyes, Paints, Oils
Ironmongers Ward 	Metals, Unrefined Metals, Metal Sheets, Metal Wires, Weapon Parts, Weapon Heads, Weapon Butts, Weapon Grips, Arrowheads, Shafts, Hooks, Chainmail Meshes, Armor Metals, Clasps
Woodcutters Ward 	Raw Wood, Lumber, Planks
Tanners Ward 	Hides, Leathers, Furs, Armor Hides, Armor Leathers, Footwear Parts, Bones, Teeth & Claws, Wings, Scutes & Scales
Masons Ward 	Ores, Stones, Gemstones
Clothiers Ward 	Fibers, Cloth, Hooded Attire Cloth, Cloth Bodies, Smallclothes Cloth, Cloth Sleeves, Front Cloth, Back Cloth, Armor Cloth, Feathers, Fletchings, Armor Parts
Crystaliers Ward 	Crystals
Menders Ward 	—
==Gallery==
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==Annotations==
Category:Final Fantasy XIV (version 1.0)