[quote=@Necroes]
[@Dark Cloud] Might I recommend not starting us at level 1? Most classes really gain momentum around level 3, and working up to that from level 1 just feels like a slog.
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I'd prefer starting at level 1. Feels like a proper journey, [i]that said[/i] for the story of Phandelver 2-4 does make sense given character backstories of being relatively capable adventurers guarding a caravan and all.