Short answer: There are 4 named suppliers in Schedule 1: Albert Hoover (weed seeds), Shirley Watts (pseudo for meth), Fungal Phil (shroom supplies), and Salvador Moreno (coca seeds). Each is unlocked by reaching Friendly status with one of their connections, then using Dead Drop orders to build relationship. Dan's Hardware is a shop (not a supplier NPC) -- the actual NPC shopkeeper is Dan Samwell.

All 4 Suppliers Reference

PortraitSupplierRegionProducts SoldUnlock Connection
Albert HooverAlbert HooverNorthtownMarijuana Seeds (all tiers)Available from start
Shirley WattsShirley WattsWestvillePseudo (meth precursor)Elizabeth Homley or Kevin Oakley
Fungal PhilFungal PhilDowntownShroom spores and suppliesElizabeth Homley or Kevin Oakley
Salvador MorenoSalvador MorenoDocksCoca Plant SeedsHigher rank connections

How to Unlock Each Supplier

Suppliers are unlocked by reaching Friendly status with one of their connections. You cannot unlock them just by finding their stash location.

Albert Hoover (Northtown):

  • Available from the start of the game
  • Find his stash behind Dan's Hardware (alleyway north of Sauerkraut Supreme Pizza)
  • Use Dead Drop ordering through your phone's Messages app
  • Sells all tiers of marijuana seeds: OG Kush, Green Crack, Sour Diesel, etc.

Shirley Watts (Westville):

  • Unlocked by befriending Elizabeth Homley or Kevin Oakley
  • Stash located on the west face of the Warehouse (south of the motel, past the bridge)
  • Sells Pseudo -- the key ingredient for methamphetamine production

Fungal Phil (Downtown):

  • Unlocked through the same connections as Shirley (Elizabeth Homley or Kevin Oakley)
  • Stash located behind the central Gas-Mart in Downtown
  • Sells shroom spores for mushroom-based production (added in recent update)

Salvador Moreno (Docks):

  • Requires higher rank connections to unlock
  • Stash located behind the church on the east side of the map
  • Sells Coca Plant Seeds -- essential for cocaine production

Dead Drop Orders Explained

Dead Drop orders are how you build relationship with suppliers. Open your Messages app, select the supplier, and place a Dead Drop order.

Order process:

  1. Select up to 10 items per order
  2. Delivery takes ~30 min per item ordered (e.g., 4 seeds = 2 hours)
  3. Supplier messages you with the stash location when ready
  4. Location is shown on your map and compass
SupplierDead Drop Stash LocationDelivery Time Calculation
Albert HooverBehind Dan's Hardware (alley wall)30 min per item
Shirley WattsWest face of Warehouse30 min per item
Fungal PhilBehind Gas-Mart (Downtown)30 min per item
Salvador MorenoBehind Church (east side)30 min per item

Relationship System

Each supplier has a relationship bar. Dead Drop orders increase it. When it fills, you unlock perks:

Relationship LevelEffect
FriendlyUnlocks the supplier, can place Dead Drop orders
LoyalUnlocks Meet Up option -- meet supplier in person (4 possible locations), no order limit
Maxed OutUnlocks Delivery -- order directly to your location via Delivery App

4 Meet Up locations (randomly chosen):

  1. Under north end of overpass
  2. Under west bridge
  3. West construction site
  4. Next to Mayor's house (north Suburbia)

Note: Only Dead Drop orders increase relationship. Meeting and buying directly does NOT build relationship progress.

Debt System

When you place Dead Drop orders, you accrue debt with the supplier. If debt gets too high, your order limit decreases. Eventually the supplier stops filling orders until you pay.

  • Pay debt at the supplier's stash location
  • Insert cash into the stash hatch
  • Supplier takes only what's owed -- excess can be retrieved
  • Larger Dead Drop orders build relationship faster than many small ones

Suppliers vs Shop Owners

Note that Dan's Hardware is not a supplier -- it's a shop. The NPC behind the counter is Dan Samwell, a Shop Owner who sells equipment (mixing stations, shelves, etc.) directly for cash. Shop Owners don't use Dead Drops or have relationship bars; they're straightforward merchants.

TypeExamplesPaymentRelationship
SupplierAlbert, Shirley, Fungal Phil, SalvadorDead Drop + cashHas relationship bar
Shop OwnerDan Samwell (hardware), other store NPCsDirect cash onlyNo relationship bar

Related Guides

See also: All 6 Dealers and Best Customers for dealer unlock costs and assignment strategy.

Community Verification & Resources

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