[@Genkai]So, I have a bit of an involved question that has more to do with the part of the setting I'm creating than the character directly (Although indirectly has a pretty big impact for him, especially in regards to the culture and history of the part of the world he grew up in).

Essentially, while this is a mixed fantasy setting where I assume tech is going to more or less be all over the place (For the world they started on) are metal ships a widespread technology? Particularly in regards to nations and their navies.

On another note: since the character is obviously going to be involved with a navy: Do you want a character with leadership experience to be off limits/reserved for GM and co-GM access? So as to avoid one character assuming control of the group almost by default.