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This is a tough Merchant, meant for a mere [[Levels|Level]] 31 or higher. He carries goods and needs to stay alive to get the job done. That's why he's amp'd up with some [[Lifegiver]]s, and [[Toughness]] perks. He travels from town to town, selling stuff to the NPC [[Merchants]]. He is optimized to be your [[Caps]]-maker, with maximum [[OD]] for smooth travels on [[The World|the map]]. Once in town, his high [[PE]] allows him to see far in advance, in case there's trouble ahead; he can avoid bad situations and come back later.
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|mode=[[PvE]]
|buildname=Merchant
|st=5
|pe=9
|en=10
|ch=1
|in=8
|ag=10
|lk=1
|tr1=[[Good Natured|GN]]
|tr2=[[Bruiser|BR]]
|tag1=[[Small Guns|SG]]
|tag2=[[Speech|Speech]]
|tag3=[[Outdoorsman|OD]]
}}
[[Strength]] 5, (but 8 on [[Drugs]]) is usually sufficient to carry large quantities of goods<br>
[[Perception]] 9, (6 on [[Drugs]]) to see far in advance, and thus avoid unwanted [[PvP]] in [[Towns]]<br>
[[Endurance]] 10, for max [[Hit Points|HP]]<br>
[[Charisma]] 1, gets 3 [[Followers]] later with [[Speech]] 150<br>
[[Intelligence]] 8, [[Swift Learner]] +10% [[XP]], and [[Educated]] for high [[Skill Points]] per [[Levels|level]]<br>
[[Agility]] 10, max Agility-based combat speed<br>
[[Luck]] 1 (not really needed, is not a crit damage fighter)<br>
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Optional [[Traits]]: [[Good Natured]] (to recruit followers) + [[Bruiser]] (for extra points in [[PE]])<br>
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Tag 1: [[Small Guns]] 180,  so he can fight when needed<br>
Tag 2: [[Speech]] 150, to get 3 Followers asap<br>
Tag 3: [[Outdoorsman]] 175, for smoothest travels on map, and fewest forced encounters
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This is a simple build for a simple purpose: for traveling around to all the various [[NPC]] [[Merchants]], and selling your wares. He's a sales and marketing specialist, who carries a choice [[Combat Shotgun]] for forced combat situations, and brings up to 3 Companion [[Followers]] who serve as combat backup, and as mules to carry more items.

[[Drugs]]: For best results, use [[Buffout]], [[Nuka-Cola]], [[Psycho]], [[Beer]], and [[Cigarettes|Cigs]] at all times.

By [[Levels|Level]] 31, he also gets these:
* Since his [[OD]] is 175, he gets [[Ranger]], [[Explorer]], [[Pathfinder]], and [[Scout]]
* Since his [[Speech]] is 150, he gets [[Magnetic Personality]], [[Speaker]], and [[Sex Appeal]]
* [[Barter]] 150 + [[Negotiator]]
* [[First Aid]] 100, to heal companions
* [[Doctor]] 75 + [[Dead Man Walking]] and [[Faster Healing]]
* [[Lockpick]] 130 + [[Treasure Hunter]], so he can open locked containers in [[Towns]] and elsewhere
* [[Traps]] 50 + [[Light Step]], for when you want to go locker hunting

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