Recruitment Vendor is a vendor NPC in Windrose who sells hireable NPC workers (notably the Farming Contractor) for gold coins. It is distinct from the Provisioner NPC type, which sells plans and gear for Piastres.
Location
The Recruitment Vendor is found in Tortuga, typically in a dedicated stall or corner of the main market. Its exact positioning depends on the current map rotation; community guides describe it as a single-stall shop near the waterfront rather than inside the main faction Provisioner clusters.
What They Sell
The Recruitment Vendor's inventory is limited to hireable specialist NPCs:
Farming Contractor. 10 gold coins. Places at base farming bench; automates crop production while the player is away
Additional contractor archetypes may appear in later patches; the current build documents the Farming Contractor as the primary offering
Gold Coins, Not Piastres
The Recruitment Vendor uses gold coins rather than Piastres or Guineas. Gold coins are a separate currency earned through faction side quests and some quest rewards. They cannot be purchased with Piastres or Guineas; the only path is to complete quests that pay in gold.
See Also
Farming Contractor — primary Recruitment Vendor offering
Tortuga — vendor hub location
NPC Crew — broader crew recruitment system
Provisioner — distinct faction vendor type