Tom "Shift" Hales

Tom learned to strip down engines before he could read. After a career as a Navy mechanic, he returned to his grandfather's shop, Hales Cycle Werks. Known for an uncompromising eye for detail and a gruff exterior, he is the guardian of lost machines. The "Shift" tattoo on his knuckles serves as a daily reminder of his personal philosophy: keep moving, keep working, and don't look back. His shop is a sanctuary for vintage iron, and while his glare is legendary, his hands are pure gold.