Grahm, the reason that is considered being a bum is because a) you probably are already established on this server and b) everyone who has got gear from us so far never even asked (same as all of the times i've done powerlevel sessions, my own free will).
The items that go out for keeps are items you will get off your average random player that you encounter, a few examples are pieces of banded armour, split paw hide, sometimes even just a little plat for spell money!
We also have a system for the slightly more expensive items of the guild, that hopefully will grow into a very fast and effective way and it goes in tier 1, 2 and 3.
Tier 1 - you request this item, prove you have a use and it is granted yours for as long as you want. You can sell it when you are done using it if you are hard up for cash or if you like return it.
Tier 2 - 50-100pp items. You request to use this and then prove you have a use, these items however are not yours to keep forever but you can ask for permission to sell on.
Tier 3 - 100pp+. These items are strictly to remain within the guild walls. You again, request and prove you have a use, upon completion of whatever you needed it for you find an officer and drop the item back to put back into guild circulation.
Tl;dr the items requested are general noob stuff. (but people are really kind
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