Real Life Name: Eli Short
Online Name: "Shiribushi"
Age: 19
Gender: Male
Appearance: A very tall, lean man with blonde hair. He is fair-skinned, and has blue eyes. He wears simple clothing, both in-game and out. His avatar carries a hammer, and armored in steel.

Short Bio: Eli is a gamer, and has been using the NerveGear since it came out. He was born in America, but took a job as a writer for a gaming company that took him to Japan for the SOA launch. He secured a copy and was thrilled to be a part of the first NerveGear game that might really challenge him.

Personality: Eli isn't a serious guy. He laughs about anything he finds amusing, and tries to live life to its fullest extent. He views every day as a game, and sees everyone else as fellow players to support and compete with. He's a bit insecure about his voice, which sounds very much like a woman's but has gotten over it since moving to Japan. He makes friends quickly and will trust strangers, even if it's not entirely wise.

Combat Skills:
1-Handed War Hammer
Hammer Blow- A powerful strike with a hammer that breaks the opponent's guard. A basic hammer attack.
Followthrough- A charging strike that knocks the opponent back.
Denting Blows- A slower strike that resonates through the opponent's armor.
Sundering Strike- An attack aimed at an opponent's weapon or shield, with the aim of damaging the equipment rather than the owner.

Non-Combat Skills
Forge Weapon (Slashing, Piercing, Blunt)
Metal Refining
Metal Armor Forging (Light, Medium, Heavy)
Equipment Appraisal
Tools Appraisal

Preferred weapon and Armor:
Heavy Metal Armor and Warhammer.