NPCs & Merchants in Palworld
We've mapped 150 npcs & merchants across 13 regions. Most concentrated in Windswept Hills 33 NPCs
150 mapped85 rolesEnemies
How NPC services work
Functional NPCs (merchants, bounty dealers, breeding messengers) appear at multiple fixed locations — find one type once and you can visit the nearest copy from any base. Lore NPCs are one-of-a-kind characters tied to specific quests or biome flavor. The role chip next to each marker in the All NPCs by region list tells you what kind of NPC sits there at a glance.
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- 19 NPCsMerchants
Buy / sell Pals, gear, and consumables. Pal Merchants stock catchable Pals directly; Wandering Merchants stock crafting materials and gear; Arena Merchant trades arena tokens; Black Marketeers stock contraband Pals at higher prices.
- Black Marketeer ×8
- Wandering Merchant ×8
- Pal Merchant ×2
- Arena Merchant ×1
- 10 NPCsBounty Intel
Bounty Intel Dealers issue the PIDF wanted list and accept Bounty Tokens in exchange for exclusive gear and schematics. See the Bounty Boards page for the actual targets.
- Bounty Intel Dealer ×10
- 17 NPCsBreeding services
Messengers of Love host breeding interactions — talk to one to get Cake and other breeding-loop consumables. Pair with the on-base Breeding Farm to combine Pals.
- Messenger of Love ×17
- 10 NPCsPIDF & faction NPCs
Free Pal Investigation Department officers and faction members. Most are quest-givers tied to the main story or side missions; some are hostile patrols.
- Cautious PIDF Officer ×3
- Reliable PIDF Officer ×2
- PIDF Grunt ×1
- PIDF Goody Two-Shoes ×1
- PIDF Bonfire-Lover ×1
- PIDF Slacker ×1
- Sensitive-Nosed PIDF Officer ×1
- 94 NPCsLore NPCs
Story-and-side-quest NPCs without a recurring role.
- Arrogant Pal Critic ×9
- Medal Merchant ×4
- Fia ×3
- PIDF Bounty Officer ×3
- Sunreach Citizen ×3
- Gadel ×2
- Snowbound Villager ×2
- Feybreak Researcher ×2
- +64 more roles
npcs & merchants location map
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View all on the map →Distribution by region
- Windswept Hills33 · 22%
- Twilight Dunes26 · 17%
- Mt. Obsidian20 · 13%
- Feybreak18 · 12%
- Verdant Brook11 · 7%
- Astral Mountains10 · 7%
- Sakurajima9 · 6%
- Marsh Island5 · 3%
- Sea Breeze Archipelago5 · 3%
- Bamboo Grove4 · 3%
- Outlying Isles4 · 3%
- Isle of Silence3 · 2%
- Eastern Wild Island2 · 1%
All npcs & merchants by region
Windswept Hills(33)
- Newbie Pal TamerNewbie Pal Tamer #1 — Flying Fish Coast123, -607
- Journey-Junkie WandererJourney-Junkie Wanderer #2 — Flying Fish Coast142, -532
- Medal MerchantMedal Merchant #2 — Desolate Church63, -412
- Village ChiefVillage Chief #8 — Small Settlement76, -476
- Bounty Intel DealerBounty Intel Dealer #7 — Small Settlement74, -476
- Bounty Intel DealerBounty Intel Dealer #6 — Golden Hills-68, -424
- PIDF Bounty OfficerPIDF Bounty Officer #6 — Small Settlement74, -477
- Black MarketeerBlack Marketeer #4 — Desolate Church41, -403
- Veteran Pal TamerVeteran Pal Tamer #1 — Windswept Island173, -476
- ZoeZoe #3 — Desolate Church65, -411
- HaroldHarold #2 — Golden Hills-16, -478
- Dine-and-Dasher ScootDine-and-Dasher Scoot #4 — Golden Hills-20, -461
- Scouting Party SurvivorScouting Party Survivor #3 — Flying Fish Coast241, -509
- Black MarketeerBlack Marketeer #5 — Small Settlement78, -480
- Reliable PIDF OfficerReliable PIDF Officer #1 — Small Settlement80, -486
- Cautious PIDF OfficerCautious PIDF Officer #3 — Autumn Rocks134, -322
- Wandering MerchantWandering Merchant #10 — Small Settlement76, -474
- Skilled IslanderSkilled Islander #2 — Windswept Island157, -466
- Messenger of LoveMessenger of Love #1 — Golden Hills6, -542
- Messenger of LoveMessenger of Love #1 — Desolate Church58, -438
- Messenger of LoveMessenger of Love #1 — Rayne Syndicate Test Drilling Rig191, -251
- Desperate FarmerDesperate Farmer #2 — Small Settlement85, -485
- Foodie FarmerFoodie Farmer #5 — Golden Hills12, -447
- Worrywart FarmerWorrywart Farmer #3 — Windswept Island157, -465
- Pal-Loving FarmerPal-Loving Farmer #1 — Autumn Rocks99, -364
- Rookie Pal BreederRookie Pal Breeder #3 — Golden Hills-110, -473
- Legend-Loving ResearcherLegend-Loving Researcher #2 — Autumn Rocks60, -324
- Fuack Fanatic ResearcherFuack Fanatic Researcher #1 — Fortress Ruins232, -324
- Veteran HunterVeteran Hunter #9 — Small Settlement79, -475
- Pal Ecological ResearcherPal Ecological Researcher #4 — Small Settlement77, -482
Twilight Dunes(26)
- Syndicate SwordsmanSyndicate Swordsman #1 — Duneshelter294, 211
- Syndicate CrusherSyndicate Crusher #2 — Duneshelter295, 211
- Syndicate EliteSyndicate Elite #3 — Duneshelter299, 213
- FiaFia #7 — Duneshelter343, 352
- GadelGadel #8 — Duneshelter343, 352
- Reticent Desert InhabitantReticent Desert Inhabitant #6 — Duneshelter350, 350
- Messenger of LoveMessenger of Love #1 — Desiccated Dunes444, 317
- Arena MerchantArena Merchant #1 — Arena631, 16
- Bounty Intel DealerBounty Intel Dealer #14 — Duneshelter346, 360
- Bounty Intel DealerBounty Intel Dealer #1 — Twilight Dunes-44, 11
- PIDF Bounty OfficerPIDF Bounty Officer #16 — Duneshelter345, 361
- Black MarketeerBlack Marketeer #2 — Desiccated Dunes525, 333
- PIDF GruntPIDF Grunt #13 — Duneshelter347, 358
- PIDF Goody Two-ShoesPIDF Goody Two-Shoes #12 — Duneshelter346, 358
- Arrogant Pal CriticArrogant Pal Critic #4 — Duneshelter359, 340
- Chilly Desert InhabitantChilly Desert Inhabitant #15 — Duneshelter342, 361
- Pal MerchantPal Merchant #10 — Duneshelter342, 358
- Timid Desert InhabitantTimid Desert Inhabitant #9 — Duneshelter345, 353
- Kind Desert InhabitantKind Desert Inhabitant #11 — Duneshelter342, 358
- Wandering MerchantWandering Merchant #18 — Duneshelter343, 362
- Wandering MerchantWandering Merchant #17 — Duneshelter342, 362
- Messenger of LoveMessenger of Love #2 — Arena619, 180
- Ever-Eager HunterEver-Eager Hunter #3 — Desiccated Dunes540, 333
- Arrogant GourmetArrogant Gourmet #19 — Duneshelter343, 367
- PIDF Bonfire-LoverPIDF Bonfire-Lover #5 — Duneshelter359, 340
- Arrogant Pal CriticArrogant Pal Critic #2 — Twilight Dunes-44, 11
Mt. Obsidian(20)
- Bounty Intel DealerBounty Intel Dealer #11 — Fisherman's Point-477, -747
- PIDF Bounty OfficerPIDF Bounty Officer #9 — Fisherman's Point-479, -748
- Righteous HunterRighteous Hunter #1 — Foot of the Volcano-359, -493
- Syndicate CleanerSyndicate Cleaner #1 — Mount Obsidian-477, -539
- Volcano PorterVolcano Porter #3 — Dry Sandy Beach-539, -673
- GadelGadel #2 — Dry Sandy Beach-665, -742
- FiaFia #1 — Dry Sandy Beach-665, -743
- Pal MerchantPal Merchant #3 — Fisherman's Point-477, -752
- Wandering MerchantWandering Merchant #10 — Fisherman's Point-477, -748
- Wandering MerchantWandering Merchant #6 — Fisherman's Point-479, -749
- Messenger of LoveMessenger of Love #1 — Ruined Fortress City-621, -284
- Messenger of LoveMessenger of Love #5 — Dry Sandy Beach-707, -636
- Wise HunterWise Hunter #5 — Fisherman's Point-478, -750
- Arrogant Pal CriticArrogant Pal Critic #4 — Dry Sandy Beach-538, -637
- PIDF SlackerPIDF Slacker #12 — Fisherman's Point-479, -746
- Sensitive-Nosed PIDF OfficerSensitive-Nosed PIDF Officer #4 — Fisherman's Point-484, -750
- Fish-Loving VillagerFish-Loving Villager #1 — Fisherman's Point-487, -756
- Over-Caring VillagerOver-Caring Villager #2 — Fisherman's Point-477, -753
- Star-Loving VillagerStar-Loving Villager #7 — Fisherman's Point-475, -749
- Flame-Worshipping VillagerFlame-Worshipping Villager #8 — Fisherman's Point-474, -749
Feybreak(18)
- Bounty Intel DealerBounty Intel Dealer #1 — Stone Pillar Cave-898, -1014
- Bounty Intel DealerBounty Intel Dealer #2 — The Oculus Gate, Tower in Sight-1117, -1387
- Feybreak ResearcherFeybreak Researcher #5 — Stone Pillar Cave-1023, -929
- Feybreak ResearcherFeybreak Researcher #4 — Stone Pillar Cave-1031, -933
- Reliable PIDF OfficerReliable PIDF Officer #3 — Stone Pillar Cave-1034, -938
- Friendly Pal TamerFriendly Pal Tamer #3 — The Oculus Gate, Tower in Sight-1048, -1357
- Big Game HunterBig Game Hunter #1 — Frozen Coral Hill-1245, -1588
- Cautious PIDF OfficerCautious PIDF Officer #1 — Feybreak Shipwreck-1435, -1474
- Messenger of LoveMessenger of Love #1 — Withered Seaside-787, -1125
- Messenger of LoveMessenger of Love #1 — Scorched Hill-1032, -1147
- Sparkle-Seeking WandererSparkle-Seeking Wanderer #2 — Scorched Ashland-826, -844
- Passionate Pal BreederPassionate Pal Breeder #2 — Hidden Passage to the Oculus Gate-1047, -1249
- Rock-Obsessed ResearcherRock-Obsessed Researcher #1 — Deserted Ash Plateau-1396, -1052
- Arrogant Pal CriticArrogant Pal Critic #2 — Stone Pillar Cave-898, -1014
- Wise GeologistWise Geologist #1 — Hidden Passage to the Oculus Gate-1083, -1287
- Cheerful Ore ResearcherCheerful Ore Researcher #1 — The Oculus Gate, Tower in Sight-1063, -1427
- Hopeless SupplierHopeless Supplier #1 — Scorched Ashland-672, -942
- Feybreak DeserterFeybreak Deserter #2 — Withered Seaside-772, -1070
Verdant Brook(11)
- Wannabe Depresso IslanderWannabe Depresso Islander #1 — Crescent Moon Shore21, -230
- Twin Bombers MiteTwin Bombers Mite #2 — Scars of War348, -2
- Twin Bombers DynaTwin Bombers Dyna #1 — Scars of War349, -6
- Messenger of LoveMessenger of Love #2 — Ancient Ritual Site-65, -227
- Bounty Intel DealerBounty Intel Dealer #1 — Ancient Ritual Site-15, -370
- Bounty Intel DealerBounty Intel Dealer #1 — Gobfin's Turf148, -209
- Messenger of LoveMessenger of Love #2 — Crescent Moon Shore41, -98
- Messenger of LoveMessenger of Love #1 — Frostbound Mountains40, 47
- Sweet-Smelling HunterSweet-Smelling Hunter #3 — Gobfin's Turf173, -126
- Vertigo-Stricken BreederVertigo-Stricken Breeder #2 — Frostbound Mountains283, 165
- Arrogant Pal CriticArrogant Pal Critic #2 — Gobfin's Turf149, -209
Astral Mountains(10)
- Snowbound VillagerSnowbound Villager #1 — Abandoned Ruins-100, 303
- Snowbound VillagerSnowbound Villager #2 — Abandoned Ruins-100, 304
- Ancient Civilization ResearcherAncient Civilization Researcher #3 — Isle of Murmurs-173, 34
- Messenger of LoveMessenger of Love #2 — Foot of the Astral Mountains-32, 213
- Resigned IslanderResigned Islander #4 — Isle of Murmurs-353, 80
- Kidnapper WhiskKidnapper Whisk #3 — Foot of the Astral Mountains-9, 292
- Black MarketeerBlack Marketeer #1 — Isle of Murmurs-396, 16
- Wandering MerchantWandering Merchant #2 — Isle of Murmurs-397, 18
- One-Way WandererOne-Way Wanderer #1 — Astral Mountains-139, 464
- Archaeological Society ResearcherArchaeological Society Researcher #1 — Foot of the Astral Mountains-45, 88
Sakurajima(9)
- Bounty Intel DealerBounty Intel Dealer #1 — Sakurajima - Mushroom Wetlands-464, 132
- Messenger of LoveMessenger of Love #1 — Sakurajima - Northern Rock Field-570, 265
- Sakurajima InhabitantSakurajima Inhabitant #4 — Dancing Sakura Shrine-607, 236
- Sakurajima InhabitantSakurajima Inhabitant #3 — Dancing Sakura Shrine-610, 233
- Restless WandererRestless Wanderer #2 — Dancing Sakura Shrine-631, 226
- Loyal-Hearted BreederLoyal-Hearted Breeder #5 — Dancing Sakura Shrine-640, 239
- Messenger of LoveMessenger of Love #1 — Dancing Sakura Shrine-668, 221
- FiaFia #1 — Sakurajima - Southern Sandbar-672, 137
- Arrogant Pal CriticArrogant Pal Critic #2 — Sakurajima - Mushroom Wetlands-463, 132
Marsh Island(5)
- Medal MerchantMedal Merchant #1 — Marsh Island Church Ruins400, -273
- Black MarketeerBlack Marketeer #2 — Marsh Island Church Ruins433, -272
- Cautious PIDF OfficerCautious PIDF Officer #2 — Marsh Island433, -346
- Cowardly VictimCowardly Victim #1 — Marsh Island425, -346
- Wandering MerchantWandering Merchant #3 — Marsh Island Church Ruins433, -271
Sea Breeze Archipelago(5)
- Medal MerchantMedal Merchant #1 — Sea Breeze Archipelago Church-63, -533
- Black MarketeerBlack Marketeer #2 — Sea Breeze Archipelago-181, -619
- Mercenary With a Wounded KneeMercenary With a Wounded Knee #1 — Sea Breeze Archipelago-108, -711
- Cowardly IslanderCowardly Islander #3 — Sea Breeze Archipelago-58, -604
- Wandering MerchantWandering Merchant #4 — Sea Breeze Archipelago-188, -601
Bamboo Grove(4)
- Bamboo Grove InhabitantBamboo Grove Inhabitant #4 — Deep Bamboo Thicket-220, -135
- Bamboo Grove InhabitantBamboo Grove Inhabitant #3 — Deep Bamboo Thicket-223, -138
- Black MarketeerBlack Marketeer #1 — Deep Bamboo Thicket-293, -186
- Messenger of LoveMessenger of Love #2 — Deep Bamboo Thicket-280, -168
Outlying Isles(4)
- Sunreach CitizenSunreach Citizen #1 — Enchanted Firmament-284, -1466
- Sunreach CitizenSunreach Citizen #1 — Azure Woodland-338, -1389
- Sunreach CitizenSunreach Citizen #1 — Farcry Marsh-420, -1375
- Laid-Back AnglerLaid-Back Angler #1 — Sunlit Isle386, -453
Isle of Silence(3)
- Medal MerchantMedal Merchant #1 — Isle of Silence Church Ruins-454, -12
- Vagrant ChallengerVagrant Challenger #1 — Isle of Silence-546, -16
- Messenger of LoveMessenger of Love #2 — Isle of Silence-553, 3
Eastern Wild Island(2)
- Black MarketeerBlack Marketeer #1 — Eastern Wild Island460, -125
- Desert RunawayDesert Runaway #2 — Eastern Wild Island547, -115
Strategy tips
- If you only care about buying Pals, jump straight to the Pal Merchant role — Wandering Merchants (8 mapped) don't stock Pals.
- Wandering Merchants restock on a real-time cycle; visit the same merchant twice across a session for a fresh inventory.
- Bounty Intel Dealers in expansion regions (Sakurajima, Feybreak) sell exclusive gear not available on mainland — save Bounty Tokens for them.
- Single-instance lore NPCs often gate quest rewards. The All NPCs by region list shows the role chip for each marker, so you can spot non-merchant NPCs before approaching.
Frequently asked questions
How many NPCs are in Palworld?
176 mapped NPCs covering 113 distinct roles. Most roles appear once or twice (lore characters); functional roles like Messenger of Love (17), Bounty Intel Dealer (10), Black Marketeer (8) and Wandering Merchant (8) repeat across the map.
Where do I buy Pals in Palworld?
Pal Merchants — 2 mapped locations across Palpagos. Each Pal Merchant carries a rotating stock; visit several merchants if you're hunting a specific Pal. Black Marketeers (4 locations) also sell Pals at higher prices, including some that don't appear on the regular Pal Merchant table.
Where do I sell loot in Palworld?
Any merchant accepts loot in exchange for Gold — Pal Merchants, Wandering Merchants, Arena Merchant, and Black Marketeers all take vendor trash. Wandering Merchants are the most common (13 locations); use whichever is closest to your current base.
How does breeding work with the Messenger of Love?
Messengers of Love (16 locations) sell Cake — the consumable that fuels the Breeding Farm at your base. They don't run the breeding loop themselves; you still need a built Ranch + Breeding Farm. The Breeding Calculator covers the parent-pair combos.
What are Bounty Intel Dealers in Palworld?
PIDF informants who issue the wanted-target list and trade Bounty Tokens for exclusive gear. The actual targets you fight live on the Bounty Boards page — 32 named bounty markers with levels in the marker names. Earn tokens by killing the targets, then redeem at a Dealer.
