Many Noob Questions

[Draegast]

Ok well I've only been playing this game for a few days but I have a lot of questions that I would like to know...

1)In the sword shop theirs only 2 swords, is tht all there is in game ? same with guns and dolls ext

2)Is there any way I can change my characters shape?

3) Where are some good plundering spots with many 20+ ships

4)I was told u can only have 25 points for each skill... so this must mean you cant max out skills? is there a guide on point spending so I don't ruin my account or can u give suggestions

5)Where can i get the feather hat?

6)besides plundering is there any good places or ways to gain gold (preferably somewhere where i can train my other skills)

7)what skill has the best dps when its maxed

8) what ship style is best for plundering ?

9)when do I get a staff?

thx if u answer these they will really help me