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Message: <blockquote data-quote="was" data-source="post: 2742575" data-attributes="member: 24488">-Sorry, maybe I should have been a bit clearer.  The term 'free' was meant to imply that the NPC class level would not factor into XP or overall class level.  So a level 1 expert/ level 1 fighter would be considered a normal first level character.  It would have no xp, save for the bonuses I award for character backgrounds and character portraits.-Starting HP would be max., adding both levels together.-Starting skill points would be max., adding both levels together.  I don't think the skills issue will be that problematic.  I have some pretty good players that I trust enough not to abuse the situation.  I also like the idea of using the expert class to expand a character's available skills to reflect past training.-I have no problem with awarding extra money for aristocrat pcs.  However, I was thinking that I might have to balance it with a requirement that the character prefer a comfortable lifestyle and high quality goods.-While I will certainly review the merits of each class with each player, in the end, the NPC class would be chosen by the player. I wouldn't force a specific NPC class on any of them.  They can also choose not to use one if they prefer.  If a player knowingly chooses to add a 'lower' powered NPc class, I don't know if there's anything that I can do to eliminate any feelings of inadequacy that may arise later in the campaign.  I just want to give them an extra option.</blockquote>

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