How to Become a Trader in Red Dead Online - Red Dead Redemption 2 Guide - IGN (2024)

There are currently three Specialist Roles in Red Dead Online. On this page, you'll find everything that you need to know about how to become a Trader in Red Dead Online.

If you've always had an entrepreneurial spirit, then the Trader role in Red Dead Online just might be for you. As a Trader, you'll spend your time hunting animals to provide materials for your business. As your business grows, you'll get some useful items and skills to help you along the way, like a Canine Companion and a reduced risk of raids on your camp.

The first thing that you'll need to do to accept the Trader role in Red Dead Online is visit your local post office to retrieve a letter from Cripps. Upon reading the letter, you'll find that Cripps has a business opportunity for you and want's to talk more.

You'll need to meet up with him in Armadillo, so he can pitch is business idea to you. If you open your map and look for "The Birth of a Company" mission, you'll be shown exactly where to go.

Once you arrive, you'll begin a cutscene where Cripps explains his business idea. Essentially, the two of you will be partners. You'll be required to hunt animals to provide inventory as well as deliver all sold items. Cripps on the other hand, will prepare all of the items you'll be selling, set prices, and manage the inventory. Sounds like a dream team, right?

Cripps will inform you that if you're interested, you'll need to put down a deposit for the business in the form of a Butcher's Table, which will cost 15 Gold Bars. You can purchase the Butcher's Table from the Wilderness Outfitters in your Camp. If you're playing on a PlayStation 4, the 15 Gold Bar fee will be waived, meaning you'll be able to become a Trader for free.

You can find the Wilderness Outfitters location in your camp by looking for the money bags icon within your camp. If you can't find your camp, here is how to set it up. Simply approach the Outfitters and speak to the man to purchase/receive the Butcher's Table.

Once you have the table, you'll have accepted the Trader role in Red Dead Online and can begin creating a thriving business.