I'm sure I can't be the only one who likes the appearance of the vendors. The pretty lantern-like ones in the firebog, the charming and varied leaf and flowers ones, the frankly adorable little lizards in masks! And then there's the more individual ones - Helga and Uncle Friendly, the Polar Bear, and some curious characters down in the depths of Ilmenskie. But apparently, in the game's future, these fun creatures will be phased out! I've no objection to removing their ability to sell items, but surely some use can be found for the characters themselves? I really enjoy seeing them when I walk down a street, and I for one think the game would be poorer and more homogenous without them.