There are a number of npcs who sell the racial starting gear and glamour prisms by the aetheryte in each of the starting towns. They also sell gysahl greens and a number of collectible minions. For specifics, they are:
Bango Zango (Limsa), Maisenta (Gridania), Roarich (Ul'dah).

The NPC in Bentbranch meadows was removed or simply part of a quest. I haven't been able to find it again.