diff --git a/MerchantRPGCSE2102/src/sprites/MerchantSprite.java b/MerchantRPGCSE2102/src/sprites/MerchantSprite.java
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+package sprites;
+
+import java.awt.Graphics2D;
+import java.awt.Rectangle;
+
+public class MerchantSprite {
+	private int x, y;
+	private static final int WIDTH = 30;
+
+	public MerchantSprite(int row, int col) {
+		this.x = col*WIDTH;
+		this.y = row*WIDTH;
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Paints the sprite at its current location
+	 * @param g	Graphics2D for painting
+	 */
+	public void paint(Graphics2D g) {
+		g.fillRect(x, y, WIDTH, WIDTH);
+	}
+
+	/**
+	 * Gets the bounds of the sprite in the form of a Rectangle
+	 * @return	the Rectangle formed by the sprite
+	 */
+	public Rectangle getBounds() {
+		return new Rectangle(x, y, WIDTH, WIDTH);
+	}
+}