diff --git a/internal/install/install.go b/internal/install/install.go
index f3d7312..189c114 100644
--- a/internal/install/install.go
+++ b/internal/install/install.go
@@ -1,3 +1,11 @@
+// package install is the home of the install command
+//
+// Its purpose is to set up the intial database structure and data,
+// then create a "demo" user to act as the initial admin account.
+//
+// At the moment, it simply creates a static structure and admin user;
+// in the future I'd like to add migrations and prompt for account
+// creation.
 package install
 
 import (
@@ -16,24 +24,20 @@ func Run() error {
 
 	start := time.Now()
 
-	// Open database connection
 	db, err := database.Open(dbPath)
 	if err != nil {
 		return err
 	}
 	defer db.Close()
 
-	// Create tables
 	if err := createTables(db); err != nil {
 		return fmt.Errorf("failed to create tables: %w", err)
 	}
 
-	// Populate initial data
 	if err := populateData(db); err != nil {
 		return fmt.Errorf("failed to populate data: %w", err)
 	}
 
-	// Create demo user
 	if err := createDemoUser(db); err != nil {
 		return fmt.Errorf("failed to create demo user: %w", err)
 	}
@@ -197,7 +201,7 @@ func populateData(db *database.DB) error {
 	if err := db.Exec("INSERT INTO control VALUES (1, 250, 1, '', 'Mage', 'Warrior', 'Paladin')"); err != nil {
 		return fmt.Errorf("failed to populate control table: %w", err)
 	}
-	fmt.Println("✓ Control table populated")
+	fmt.Println("✓ control table populated")
 
 	dropsSQL := `INSERT INTO drops VALUES
 		(1, 'Life Pebble', 1, 1, 'maxhp,10', ''),
@@ -235,7 +239,7 @@ func populateData(db *database.DB) error {
 	if err := db.Exec(dropsSQL); err != nil {
 		return fmt.Errorf("failed to populate drops table: %w", err)
 	}
-	fmt.Println("✓ Drops table populated")
+	fmt.Println("✓ drops table populated")
 
 	itemsSQL := `INSERT INTO items VALUES
 		(1, 1, 'Stick', 10, 2, ''),
@@ -274,7 +278,7 @@ func populateData(db *database.DB) error {
 	if err := db.Exec(itemsSQL); err != nil {
 		return fmt.Errorf("failed to populate items table: %w", err)
 	}
-	fmt.Println("✓ Items table populated")
+	fmt.Println("✓ items table populated")
 
 	monstersSQL := `INSERT INTO monsters VALUES
 		(1, 'Blue Slime', 4, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0),
@@ -431,15 +435,13 @@ func populateData(db *database.DB) error {
 	if err := db.Exec(monstersSQL); err != nil {
 		return fmt.Errorf("failed to populate monsters table: %w", err)
 	}
-	fmt.Println("✓ Monsters table populated (sample data)")
+	fmt.Println("✓ monsters table populated")
 
-	// News table
 	if err := db.Exec("INSERT INTO news (author, content) VALUES (1, 'Welcome to Dragon Knight! This is your first news post.')"); err != nil {
 		return fmt.Errorf("failed to populate news table: %w", err)
 	}
-	fmt.Println("✓ News table populated")
+	fmt.Println("✓ news table populated")
 
-	// Spells table
 	spellsSQL := `INSERT INTO spells VALUES
 		(1, 'Heal', 5, 10, 1),
 		(2, 'Revive', 10, 25, 1),
@@ -463,9 +465,8 @@ func populateData(db *database.DB) error {
 	if err := db.Exec(spellsSQL); err != nil {
 		return fmt.Errorf("failed to populate spells table: %w", err)
 	}
-	fmt.Println("✓ Spells table populated")
+	fmt.Println("✓ spells table populated")
 
-	// Towns table
 	townsSQL := `INSERT INTO towns VALUES
 		(1, 'Midworld', 0, 0, 5, 0, 0, '1,2,3,17,18,19,28,29'),
 		(2, 'Roma', 30, 30, 10, 25, 5, '2,3,4,18,19,29'),
@@ -478,20 +479,19 @@ func populateData(db *database.DB) error {
 	if err := db.Exec(townsSQL); err != nil {
 		return fmt.Errorf("failed to populate towns table: %w", err)
 	}
-	fmt.Println("✓ Towns table populated")
+	fmt.Println("✓ towns table populated")
 
 	return nil
 }
 
 func createDemoUser(db *database.DB) error {
-	// Hash the password using argon2id
 	hashedPassword, err := password.Hash("Demo123!")
 	if err != nil {
 		return fmt.Errorf("failed to hash password: %w", err)
 	}
 
 	stmt := `INSERT INTO users (username, password, email, verified, class_id, auth) 
-	         VALUES (?, ?, ?, 1, 1, 1)`
+	         VALUES (?, ?, ?, 1, 1, 4)`
 
 	if err := db.Exec(stmt, "demo", hashedPassword, "demo@demo.com"); err != nil {
 		return fmt.Errorf("failed to create demo user: %w", err)
diff --git a/internal/items/doc.go b/internal/items/doc.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..17f20db
--- /dev/null
+++ b/internal/items/doc.go
@@ -0,0 +1,123 @@
+/*
+Package items is the active record implementation for items in the game.
+
+# Basic Usage
+
+To retrieve an item by ID:
+
+	item, err := items.Find(db, 1)
+	if err != nil {
+		log.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	fmt.Printf("Found item: %s (value: %d)\n", item.Name, item.Value)
+
+To get all items:
+
+	allItems, err := items.All(db)
+	if err != nil {
+		log.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	for _, item := range allItems {
+		fmt.Printf("Item: %s\n", item.Name)
+	}
+
+To filter items by type:
+
+	weapons, err := items.ByType(db, items.TypeWeapon)
+	if err != nil {
+		log.Fatal(err)
+	}
+
+# Creating Items with Builder Pattern
+
+The package provides a fluent builder interface for creating new items:
+
+	item, err := items.NewBuilder(db).
+		WithType(items.TypeWeapon).
+		WithName("Excalibur").
+		WithValue(5000).
+		WithAtt(100).
+		WithSpecial("strength,25").
+		Create()
+
+	if err != nil {
+		log.Fatal(err)
+	}
+	fmt.Printf("Created item with ID: %d\n", item.ID)
+
+# Updating Items
+
+Items can be modified and saved back to the database:
+
+	item, _ := items.Find(db, 1)
+	item.Name = "Enhanced Sword"
+	item.Value += 100
+
+	err := item.Save()
+	if err != nil {
+		log.Fatal(err)
+	}
+
+# Deleting Items
+
+Items can be removed from the database:
+
+	item, _ := items.Find(db, 1)
+	err := item.Delete()
+	if err != nil {
+		log.Fatal(err)
+	}
+
+# Item Types
+
+The package defines three item types as constants:
+
+	items.TypeWeapon = 1  // Swords, axes, etc.
+	items.TypeArmor  = 2  // Protective gear
+	items.TypeShield = 3  // Shields and bucklers
+
+Helper methods are available to check item types:
+
+	if item.IsWeapon() {
+		fmt.Println("This is a weapon")
+	}
+	fmt.Printf("Item type: %s\n", item.TypeName())
+
+# Database Schema
+
+The items table has the following structure:
+
+	CREATE TABLE items (
+		id      INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+		type    INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 0,
+		name    TEXT NOT NULL,
+		value   INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 0,
+		att     INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 0,
+		special TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT ''
+	)
+
+Where:
+  - id: Unique identifier
+  - type: Item type (1=weapon, 2=armor, 3=shield)
+  - name: Display name of the item
+  - value: Gold value/cost
+  - att: Attack or defense attribute bonus
+  - special: Special attributes in "key,value" format
+
+# Special Attributes
+
+The special field contains comma-separated key-value pairs for item bonuses:
+
+	"strength,10"           // +10 strength
+	"maxhp,25"             // +25 max health
+	"expbonus,5"           // +5% experience bonus
+	"maxhp,50,strength,25" // Multiple bonuses
+
+# Error Handling
+
+All functions return appropriate errors for common failure cases:
+  - Item not found (Find returns error for non-existent IDs)
+  - Database connection issues
+  - Invalid operations (e.g., saving/deleting items without IDs)
+*/
+package items
diff --git a/internal/items/items.go b/internal/items/items.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a165515
--- /dev/null
+++ b/internal/items/items.go
@@ -0,0 +1,241 @@
+package items
+
+import (
+	"fmt"
+
+	"dk/internal/database"
+	"zombiezen.com/go/sqlite"
+)
+
+// Item represents an item in the database
+type Item struct {
+	ID      int    `json:"id"`
+	Type    int    `json:"type"`
+	Name    string `json:"name"`
+	Value   int    `json:"value"`
+	Att     int    `json:"att"`
+	Special string `json:"special"`
+	
+	db *database.DB
+}
+
+// ItemType constants for item types
+const (
+	TypeWeapon = 1
+	TypeArmor  = 2
+	TypeShield = 3
+)
+
+// Find retrieves an item by ID
+func Find(db *database.DB, id int) (*Item, error) {
+	item := &Item{db: db}
+	
+	query := "SELECT id, type, name, value, att, special FROM items WHERE id = ?"
+	err := db.Query(query, func(stmt *sqlite.Stmt) error {
+		item.ID = stmt.ColumnInt(0)
+		item.Type = stmt.ColumnInt(1)
+		item.Name = stmt.ColumnText(2)
+		item.Value = stmt.ColumnInt(3)
+		item.Att = stmt.ColumnInt(4)
+		item.Special = stmt.ColumnText(5)
+		return nil
+	}, id)
+	
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to find item: %w", err)
+	}
+	
+	if item.ID == 0 {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("item with ID %d not found", id)
+	}
+	
+	return item, nil
+}
+
+// All retrieves all items
+func All(db *database.DB) ([]*Item, error) {
+	var items []*Item
+	
+	query := "SELECT id, type, name, value, att, special FROM items ORDER BY id"
+	err := db.Query(query, func(stmt *sqlite.Stmt) error {
+		item := &Item{
+			ID:      stmt.ColumnInt(0),
+			Type:    stmt.ColumnInt(1),
+			Name:    stmt.ColumnText(2),
+			Value:   stmt.ColumnInt(3),
+			Att:     stmt.ColumnInt(4),
+			Special: stmt.ColumnText(5),
+			db:      db,
+		}
+		items = append(items, item)
+		return nil
+	})
+	
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to retrieve all items: %w", err)
+	}
+	
+	return items, nil
+}
+
+// ByType retrieves items by type
+func ByType(db *database.DB, itemType int) ([]*Item, error) {
+	var items []*Item
+	
+	query := "SELECT id, type, name, value, att, special FROM items WHERE type = ? ORDER BY id"
+	err := db.Query(query, func(stmt *sqlite.Stmt) error {
+		item := &Item{
+			ID:      stmt.ColumnInt(0),
+			Type:    stmt.ColumnInt(1),
+			Name:    stmt.ColumnText(2),
+			Value:   stmt.ColumnInt(3),
+			Att:     stmt.ColumnInt(4),
+			Special: stmt.ColumnText(5),
+			db:      db,
+		}
+		items = append(items, item)
+		return nil
+	}, itemType)
+	
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to retrieve items by type: %w", err)
+	}
+	
+	return items, nil
+}
+
+// Builder provides a fluent interface for creating items
+type Builder struct {
+	item *Item
+	db   *database.DB
+}
+
+// NewBuilder creates a new item builder
+func NewBuilder(db *database.DB) *Builder {
+	return &Builder{
+		item: &Item{db: db},
+		db:   db,
+	}
+}
+
+// WithType sets the item type
+func (b *Builder) WithType(itemType int) *Builder {
+	b.item.Type = itemType
+	return b
+}
+
+// WithName sets the item name
+func (b *Builder) WithName(name string) *Builder {
+	b.item.Name = name
+	return b
+}
+
+// WithValue sets the item value
+func (b *Builder) WithValue(value int) *Builder {
+	b.item.Value = value
+	return b
+}
+
+// WithAtt sets the item attack/defense value
+func (b *Builder) WithAtt(att int) *Builder {
+	b.item.Att = att
+	return b
+}
+
+// WithSpecial sets the item special attributes
+func (b *Builder) WithSpecial(special string) *Builder {
+	b.item.Special = special
+	return b
+}
+
+// Create saves the item to the database and returns it
+func (b *Builder) Create() (*Item, error) {
+	// Use a transaction to ensure we can get the ID
+	var item *Item
+	err := b.db.Transaction(func(tx *database.Tx) error {
+		query := `INSERT INTO items (type, name, value, att, special) 
+		          VALUES (?, ?, ?, ?, ?)`
+		
+		if err := tx.Exec(query, b.item.Type, b.item.Name, b.item.Value, b.item.Att, b.item.Special); err != nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("failed to insert item: %w", err)
+		}
+		
+		// Get the last inserted ID within the same transaction
+		var lastID int
+		err := tx.Query("SELECT last_insert_rowid()", func(stmt *sqlite.Stmt) error {
+			lastID = stmt.ColumnInt(0)
+			return nil
+		})
+		if err != nil {
+			return fmt.Errorf("failed to get last insert ID: %w", err)
+		}
+		
+		// Create the item with the ID
+		item = &Item{
+			ID:      lastID,
+			Type:    b.item.Type,
+			Name:    b.item.Name,
+			Value:   b.item.Value,
+			Att:     b.item.Att,
+			Special: b.item.Special,
+			db:      b.db,
+		}
+		
+		return nil
+	})
+	
+	if err != nil {
+		return nil, fmt.Errorf("failed to create item: %w", err)
+	}
+	
+	return item, nil
+}
+
+// Save updates an existing item in the database
+func (i *Item) Save() error {
+	if i.ID == 0 {
+		return fmt.Errorf("cannot save item without ID")
+	}
+	
+	query := `UPDATE items SET type = ?, name = ?, value = ?, att = ?, special = ? WHERE id = ?`
+	return i.db.Exec(query, i.Type, i.Name, i.Value, i.Att, i.Special, i.ID)
+}
+
+// Delete removes the item from the database
+func (i *Item) Delete() error {
+	if i.ID == 0 {
+		return fmt.Errorf("cannot delete item without ID")
+	}
+	
+	query := "DELETE FROM items WHERE id = ?"
+	return i.db.Exec(query, i.ID)
+}
+
+// IsWeapon returns true if the item is a weapon
+func (i *Item) IsWeapon() bool {
+	return i.Type == TypeWeapon
+}
+
+// IsArmor returns true if the item is armor
+func (i *Item) IsArmor() bool {
+	return i.Type == TypeArmor
+}
+
+// IsShield returns true if the item is a shield
+func (i *Item) IsShield() bool {
+	return i.Type == TypeShield
+}
+
+// TypeName returns the string representation of the item type
+func (i *Item) TypeName() string {
+	switch i.Type {
+	case TypeWeapon:
+		return "Weapon"
+	case TypeArmor:
+		return "Armor"
+	case TypeShield:
+		return "Shield"
+	default:
+		return "Unknown"
+	}
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/internal/items/items_test.go b/internal/items/items_test.go
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b3020d0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/internal/items/items_test.go
@@ -0,0 +1,272 @@
+package items
+
+import (
+	"os"
+	"testing"
+
+	"dk/internal/database"
+)
+
+func setupTestDB(t *testing.T) *database.DB {
+	testDB := "test_items.db"
+	t.Cleanup(func() {
+		os.Remove(testDB)
+	})
+
+	db, err := database.Open(testDB)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Failed to open test database: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	createTable := `CREATE TABLE items (
+		id      INTEGER PRIMARY KEY AUTOINCREMENT,
+		type    INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 0,
+		name    TEXT NOT NULL,
+		value   INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 0,
+		att     INTEGER NOT NULL DEFAULT 0,
+		special TEXT NOT NULL DEFAULT ''
+	)`
+
+	if err := db.Exec(createTable); err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Failed to create items table: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	testItems := `INSERT INTO items (type, name, value, att, special) VALUES
+		(1, 'Test Sword', 100, 10, 'strength,5'),
+		(2, 'Test Armor', 200, 15, 'maxhp,25'),
+		(3, 'Test Shield', 150, 8, '')`
+
+	if err := db.Exec(testItems); err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Failed to insert test items: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	return db
+}
+
+func TestFind(t *testing.T) {
+	db := setupTestDB(t)
+	defer db.Close()
+
+	// Test finding existing item
+	item, err := Find(db, 1)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Failed to find item: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	if item.ID != 1 {
+		t.Errorf("Expected ID 1, got %d", item.ID)
+	}
+	if item.Name != "Test Sword" {
+		t.Errorf("Expected name 'Test Sword', got '%s'", item.Name)
+	}
+	if item.Type != TypeWeapon {
+		t.Errorf("Expected type %d, got %d", TypeWeapon, item.Type)
+	}
+	if item.Value != 100 {
+		t.Errorf("Expected value 100, got %d", item.Value)
+	}
+	if item.Att != 10 {
+		t.Errorf("Expected att 10, got %d", item.Att)
+	}
+	if item.Special != "strength,5" {
+		t.Errorf("Expected special 'strength,5', got '%s'", item.Special)
+	}
+
+	// Test finding non-existent item
+	_, err = Find(db, 999)
+	if err == nil {
+		t.Error("Expected error when finding non-existent item")
+	}
+}
+
+func TestAll(t *testing.T) {
+	db := setupTestDB(t)
+	defer db.Close()
+
+	items, err := All(db)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Failed to get all items: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	if len(items) != 3 {
+		t.Errorf("Expected 3 items, got %d", len(items))
+	}
+
+	// Check first item
+	if items[0].Name != "Test Sword" {
+		t.Errorf("Expected first item to be 'Test Sword', got '%s'", items[0].Name)
+	}
+}
+
+func TestByType(t *testing.T) {
+	db := setupTestDB(t)
+	defer db.Close()
+
+	weapons, err := ByType(db, TypeWeapon)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Failed to get weapons: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	if len(weapons) != 1 {
+		t.Errorf("Expected 1 weapon, got %d", len(weapons))
+	}
+
+	if weapons[0].Name != "Test Sword" {
+		t.Errorf("Expected weapon to be 'Test Sword', got '%s'", weapons[0].Name)
+	}
+
+	armor, err := ByType(db, TypeArmor)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Failed to get armor: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	if len(armor) != 1 {
+		t.Errorf("Expected 1 armor, got %d", len(armor))
+	}
+}
+
+func TestBuilder(t *testing.T) {
+	db := setupTestDB(t)
+	defer db.Close()
+
+	// Create new item using builder
+	item, err := NewBuilder(db).
+		WithType(TypeWeapon).
+		WithName("Builder Sword").
+		WithValue(500).
+		WithAtt(25).
+		WithSpecial("dexterity,10").
+		Create()
+
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Failed to create item with builder: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	if item.ID == 0 {
+		t.Error("Expected non-zero ID after creation")
+	}
+	if item.Name != "Builder Sword" {
+		t.Errorf("Expected name 'Builder Sword', got '%s'", item.Name)
+	}
+	if item.Type != TypeWeapon {
+		t.Errorf("Expected type %d, got %d", TypeWeapon, item.Type)
+	}
+	if item.Value != 500 {
+		t.Errorf("Expected value 500, got %d", item.Value)
+	}
+	if item.Att != 25 {
+		t.Errorf("Expected att 25, got %d", item.Att)
+	}
+	if item.Special != "dexterity,10" {
+		t.Errorf("Expected special 'dexterity,10', got '%s'", item.Special)
+	}
+
+	// Verify it was saved to database
+	foundItem, err := Find(db, item.ID)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Failed to find created item: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	if foundItem.Name != "Builder Sword" {
+		t.Errorf("Created item not found in database")
+	}
+}
+
+func TestSave(t *testing.T) {
+	db := setupTestDB(t)
+	defer db.Close()
+
+	item, err := Find(db, 1)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Failed to find item: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	// Modify item
+	item.Name = "Updated Sword"
+	item.Value = 150
+
+	// Save changes
+	err = item.Save()
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Failed to save item: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	// Verify changes were saved
+	updatedItem, err := Find(db, 1)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Failed to find updated item: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	if updatedItem.Name != "Updated Sword" {
+		t.Errorf("Expected updated name 'Updated Sword', got '%s'", updatedItem.Name)
+	}
+	if updatedItem.Value != 150 {
+		t.Errorf("Expected updated value 150, got %d", updatedItem.Value)
+	}
+}
+
+func TestDelete(t *testing.T) {
+	db := setupTestDB(t)
+	defer db.Close()
+
+	item, err := Find(db, 1)
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Failed to find item: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	// Delete item
+	err = item.Delete()
+	if err != nil {
+		t.Fatalf("Failed to delete item: %v", err)
+	}
+
+	// Verify item was deleted
+	_, err = Find(db, 1)
+	if err == nil {
+		t.Error("Expected error when finding deleted item")
+	}
+}
+
+func TestItemTypeMethods(t *testing.T) {
+	db := setupTestDB(t)
+	defer db.Close()
+
+	sword, _ := Find(db, 1)
+	armor, _ := Find(db, 2)
+	shield, _ := Find(db, 3)
+
+	// Test IsWeapon
+	if !sword.IsWeapon() {
+		t.Error("Expected sword to be weapon")
+	}
+	if armor.IsWeapon() {
+		t.Error("Expected armor not to be weapon")
+	}
+
+	// Test IsArmor
+	if !armor.IsArmor() {
+		t.Error("Expected armor to be armor")
+	}
+	if sword.IsArmor() {
+		t.Error("Expected sword not to be armor")
+	}
+
+	// Test IsShield
+	if !shield.IsShield() {
+		t.Error("Expected shield to be shield")
+	}
+	if sword.IsShield() {
+		t.Error("Expected sword not to be shield")
+	}
+
+	// Test TypeName
+	if sword.TypeName() != "Weapon" {
+		t.Errorf("Expected sword type name 'Weapon', got '%s'", sword.TypeName())
+	}
+	if armor.TypeName() != "Armor" {
+		t.Errorf("Expected armor type name 'Armor', got '%s'", armor.TypeName())
+	}
+	if shield.TypeName() != "Shield" {
+		t.Errorf("Expected shield type name 'Shield', got '%s'", shield.TypeName())
+	}
+}