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Eric
April 4, 2026 at 08:44 AM
Expanded with verified web research: map icon, Solid Foundation questline, detailed service table, Oongka tattoo count
Eric is the barber at Greymane Camp in Crimson Desert. He runs the Barber Shop tent and provides hair, beard, eyebrow, and tattoo customization services for all three playable characters. Eric is recruited alongside Connor and Oliver (the dye merchant) during the "A Rumor at the Inksworth Bindery" faction quest.
Every customization option Eric offers is purely cosmetic and has no effect on gameplay stats or combat performance. All appearance options are earned through gameplay, with no microtransactions or premium currency involved. Eric's tent is marked on the camp map with a scissors and comb icon, located near the general store.
Greymane Camp, Howling Hill (tent near the general store, marked with scissors and comb icon)
Eric provides the following customization services at the Barber Shop tent. All changes can be previewed before confirming. Customization must be done per-character: you need to switch to the character you want to modify before visiting Eric.
Service | Details |
|---|---|
Hairstyles | Kliff has 6 hairstyle options; Oongka and Damiane each have their own sets appropriate to their character designs |
Hair Color | Full color palette available from the start, including natural tones and vivid colors (purple, green, blue, etc.); no colors are locked behind progression |
Beards | Style and color customization. Available for Kliff and Oongka only (Damiane is a female character) |
Eyebrows | Style and color modifications for all three playable characters |
Face Tattoos | Multiple designs available for all three characters. Oongka has 13+ face tattoo designs. Color customization included |
Body Tattoos | Applied to visible skin areas with color customization. Available for all three playable characters |
Eric cannot alter fundamental facial features such as face shape or eye color. Crimson Desert does not have full character creation; the barber system handles only hair, facial hair, and tattoo modifications.
Eric is recruited by completing the "A Rumor at the Inksworth Bindery" faction quest. This quest is part of the Solid Foundation sub-questline within the broader Grounds of the Sunrise quest chain. The quest reunites Kliff with Connor, Oliver, and Eric at a waterfall overlooking Howling Hill.
Unlocking Eric requires progressing through a lengthy series of camp faction quests that involve building up the camp, recruiting members, and completing multiple mission-based objectives. The Solid Foundation questline requires first completing the Gathered Will questline, which involves building the farm and ranch and expanding the camp. Players report it takes roughly 40 to 45 hours of gameplay to reach this point.
For a detailed step-by-step walkthrough of the full quest chain, see the How to Unlock Barber guide. Be aware that one step in the chain involves growing an apple tree that takes 4.5 to 5 in-game days to mature, which is the single biggest time bottleneck in the process.
Eric issues a Greymane Commission called "Eric's Request." This faction quest involves delivering Eric's proposal to a nearby village. After hearing the news, Eric is full of joy. Completing the quest rewards Greymane +50 reputation.
Detail | Information |
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Full Name | Eric |
Role | Barber |
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Questline | Solid Foundation (Grounds of the Sunrise) |
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Map Icon | Scissors and comb |
