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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Quickbeam" data-source="post: 485703" data-attributes="member: 635">First off, the concept of using the player's familiar as a guide is brilliant.  We did this once a long time ago with a relatively new player, and it worked wonderfully.  One suggestion on how to do this, is to have the familiar be the previous pet/familiar of another adventurer that has been bestowed upon the PC in question.  It could be a gift from her mentor or a renowned mage who has taken a liking to your newbie's character.  In essence, the familiar becomes Jiminy Cricket and the PC fills the role of Pinocchio.As for the list, Henry does a pretty good job covering the basics.Other points I'd add in favor of the wizard:** School Specialization** Likely bonus skill points due to high INT** Bonus languages for the same reasonFor the sorcerer:** No spell components (we use a variant sorcerer, so this may not apply to your game)** More influential personality due to high CHA** May be a natural leader...although for this player I doubt that's an issue right now since she's still trying to become comfortable with her PC</blockquote>