Overview
Hernand Commissions are a category of Faction Quests in Crimson Desert given by various NPCs in the City of Hernand. These commissions are requests from townsfolk who need help with everyday tasks such as gathering resources, delivering items, or providing supplies. Each commission rewards a Medium Bag (+3 inventory slots) along with additional items, making them one of the most valuable sources of inventory expansion in the game.
Unlike Greymane Commissions at the Greymane Camp, Hernand Commissions are tied to the city itself and involve helping its residents. Completing these commissions also earns Contribution EXP and Trust with the Hernand faction, which can unlock additional benefits and vendor access.
How to Unlock
Hernand Commissions become available once you reach the City of Hernand during the early chapters of the main story. To accept a commission:
Visit the Notice Board in the City of Hernand. The board is located in the central area of town near the marketplace.
Read the poster for the NPC whose commission you want to accept. Each NPC has their own poster (for example, "Rhett's Poster" or "Turnali's Poster").
After reading the poster, travel to the NPC's location in town to speak with them and receive the full quest details.
Complete the requested task and return to the NPC (or their assistant) to deliver the results.
You can accept and work on multiple commissions at the same time. Many of the resource gathering tasks overlap with activities you would already be doing during normal exploration, so it is efficient to tackle several commissions in parallel.
Commission Quest Givers
The following NPCs in Hernand offer commissions. Each commission rewards a Medium Bag (+3 inventory slots) in addition to the listed bonus items.
NPC | Commission | Task | Bonus Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
Rhett | Rhett's Request | Gather 2 Iron Ore from a deposit east of the smithy and deliver them to Rhett's assistant | Pickaxe x1, Stone x1 |
Turnali | Turnali's Request | Chop down trees to obtain 3 Fine Timber, deliver them, then read Turnali's Smithy Flyer | Logging Axe x1, Bekker Shield x1, Turnali's Smithy Flyer x1, Timber x10 |
Renee | Renee's Request | Complete a cooking-related task for Renee | Recipe: Fish Porridge, Barley x2 |
Annabella | Annabella's Request | Complete a fishing-related task for Annabella | Fishing Rod x1, Dried Fish x1 |
Tina | Tina's Request | Assist Tina with her request | Cloth Piece x1 |
Bran | Bran's Request | Assist Bran with his request | Thin Hide x1 |
Alden | Alden's Request | Assist Alden with his request | Timber x3 |
Bruna | Bruna's Request | Assist Bruna with her request | Iron Ore x3 |
Ugmon | Ugmon's Request | Assist Ugmon with his request | Tough Meat x2 |
Serge | Serge's Request | Assist Serge with his request | Wool x1 |
In addition to the named NPC commissions above, the Hernand Commission board also includes the following standalone quests:
Quest Name | Rewards |
|---|---|
Breaking in the Grindstone | Medium Bag x1, Iron Ore x2 |
Lunchbox of Love | Medium Bag x1, Dried Fish x2 |
The Weight of Knowledge | Investigative Log: The Weight of Knowledge |
Rewards Summary
The primary reward for every Hernand Commission is a Medium Bag, which permanently adds +3 inventory slots to your carrying capacity. This makes Hernand Commissions essential for expanding your inventory early in the game. The bonus items (tools, materials, recipes) are also useful for kickstarting your crafting and life skills progression.
Key tools unlocked through commissions include:
Pickaxe (from Rhett): Used for mining ore deposits throughout Pywel
Logging Axe (from Turnali): Used for logging trees to gather timber
Fishing Rod (from Annabella): Used for fishing at rivers and lakes
Bekker Shield (from Turnali): A defensive shield for combat
Recipe: Fish Porridge (from Renee): A cooking recipe for restorative food
Tips
Check the Notice Board in Hernand every time you visit town. New commissions may appear as you progress through the story.
Many commissions involve gathering resources like Iron Ore, Timber, or food items. Stock up on these materials while exploring so you can complete commissions immediately when you accept them.
Commissions from Rhett and Turnali are especially valuable early on because they reward essential life skill tools (Pickaxe and Logging Axe) alongside the Medium Bag.
Complete Hernand Commissions alongside Greymane Commissions at the Greymane Camp for maximum inventory expansion. Together, these two commission types provide the bulk of your Medium Bag rewards.
Building Trust with the Hernand faction through commissions can unlock better prices at local vendors and access to exclusive items.