Appraise
In the Dragon Quest series, Appraisal is a function that allows a character to examine and identify the properties of any item or equipment. While normally handled by merchants, in some installments the Peep spell enables this function.
Appraisal indicates any hidden effects of equipment, as well as party members that can equip it, and resale price.
Appearances
Dragon Quest III
Appreaisal can be performed by any merchant in the party.
Dragon Quest IV
Torneko Taloon can appraise any item during his chapter and later when he joins the party in Chapter 5. He also has some personal commentary for each individual item (including horse manure) he examines.
Dragon Quest V
Once the hero learns Peep at level 12, he can appraise any item in inventory. No MP is expended for function.
Dragon Quest VI
A party member can start appraising after reaching first rank of the merchant class.