I really like that there's no massive freebies. That actually always bums me out when anime/manga/etc do that kind of thing, since the early progression is a really important establishing point and it tends to make the protagonist just seem like they cheesed their way up with exploits or something. 

I also really like that it'll be as minimal canon characters as possible and is removed from the canon time period, as I've played a few things that weren't and while it was still fun a lot of the time it was definitely messy and weird and more than a bit dumb dealing with the canon cast. 

One other thing I really like is the little notes about trying to keep some of the slight realism things in mind - I've played in DnD campaigns where I'm the only one who pays attention to my supplies and rations and all that, and the DM's never try to enforce it at all, so it just feels kinda pointless. I think it'd be nice having, even if it's not going to be super strict, things like actually having to pay for food and drink and make sure you do so be a thing.

I'm also a fan of the classes thing, but I don't mind if people want to get rid of it either.

One quick question though is: Since we'll be joining the same familia, did you have one in mind? I'm good with any familia personally, but I am curious!