Retainer (Final Fantasy XIV version 1.0)

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The following article covers a subject from a previous version of Retainer (Final Fantasy XIV) that has since been removed.

Retainers (リテイナー, Riteinā?) 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

Summoning Bell.

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	—

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