Old West job

[Ophelianime]

I'm coming up with an old west story and I'm trying to decide what occupation to give one of my characters
I was hoping you all cold help me decide  

[Acoustic Downfall]

If you're writing a story about the old west, your character should have a job that completely submerses him/her in the lifestyle.

Something like a blacksmith or a sheriff. . . though it does depend on how cliche` you want it to be.

Out of the choices you gave, merchant is probably the best idea.