It seems like the backer beta lacks a peddler of generic, low-quality items with which to spec your created character.  Weaponsmith sells, like, two weapons; and the tanner sells two daggers.  Seems like kind of a glaring omission, am I just not finding the right merchant?

The BB is set for characters in the middle levels of the game for testing purposes and they have stated that actually the BB companions are a little under equipped for their levels (using fine weapons) so I suspect they didn't see a need for a lot of low end weapons & armor at merchants. 

Yeah, but I can't equip my created character with the weapons and armor I want them to use.

There are some weapons missing from the mix not sure why no one thought about that when putting the BB together altho depending on how you resolve the quest involving the party at the bridge you get access to almost all the armor options and there is a robe available a little later - and there is a pretty good mix of weapons available as well through various means but you do have to get your hands dirty if you want the largest selection...

 

 

EDIT: You can also get "some" weapon choice on your characters weapon in character creation based on the background you choose but these are all generic "common" weapons and you really want to get a "fine" weapon asap.

Edited October 28, 201411 yr by wanderon