Leif: I think Bevin's fine the way he is, and is one of the more fun characters too. I know PBP goes slowly but really there have only been a few battles so far; there will be chances for him to be very effective, perhaps even in the current battle.
He's multiclassed, which is not a way to maximize raw power, but this is a roleplaying game not a tactical combat game. In the end, he's an effective character if he helps people enjoy the game.
That said, now to kick some PC posterio... I mean, now to post on the IC thread