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The development and management teams continue to address the questions and concerns of the community in an ongoing FAQ.

The topic addressed this time around is character creation.

Character Creation

Q. Will I be able to do the main scenario quests for the city-states other than the one I choose as my starting destination when creating a character?

In fitting with the role of the adventurer as a champion of the nation in which his or her journey begins, players can partake only in the main scenario storyline of the starting destination chosen during character creation. We invite you to peruse the various plot synopses and NPC introductions to decide which epic adventure sounds most enticing to you!

Q. Are the starting arms and tools for every class sold in all of the city-states?

No matter which starting destination is chosen during the character creation process, players may rest assured that the beginning gear for each class will be available for purchase from guild and merchant NPCs. This means that players will be able to easily take up any class they wish in their starting nation. The locations where class-specific arms and tools are sold in each city are listed below.

Class
Location / Coordinates / NPC
Limsa Lominsa Gridania Ul'dah
Gladiator West Hawkers' Alley
Lower Decks[5-5]
Nystbyrm
Ebony Stalls [8-3]
Wulfthryth
Rudius
Merchant Strip [4-5]
Zagylswerd
Marauder Thundersquall Thundersticks
Upper Decks [7-6]
Kerrich
Rosewood Stalls [8-4]
Zelia
Ruby Road Exchange
Merchant Strip [6-4]
Fabrellet
Pugilist Thundersquall Thundersticks
Upper Decks [7-6]
Kerrich
Ebony Stalls [8-3]
Wulfthryth
Rudius
Merchant Strip [4-5]
Zagylswerd
Archer East Hawkers' Alley
Lower Decks [6-5]
Kikimo
Centaur's Eye [7-2]
Twyrmoht
Sapphire Avenue Exchange
Merchant Strip [6-4]
Johannes
Lancer East Hawkers' Alley
Lower Decks [6-5]
Kikimo
Centaur's Eye [7-2]
Twyrmoht
Romululu's Bric-a-Brac
Merchant Strip [5-4]
Pimelle
Thaumaturge Thundersquall Thundersticks
Upper Decks [7-6]
Lefleda
Ebony Stalls [8-3]
Wulfthryth
Romululu's Bric-a-Brac
Merchant Strip [7-4]
Pimelle
Conjurer Thundersquall Thundersticks
Upper Decks [7-6]
Lefleda
Oak Atrium [6-5]
Osgar
Sapphire Avenue Exchange
Merchant Strip [7-4]
Johannes
Fisher Fisherman's Bottom
Lower Decks [6-6]
Louviaune
Rosewood Stalls [8-4]
Humphrey
Sapphire Avenue Exchange
Merchant Strip [7-4]
Tataroga
Botanist West Hawkers' Alley
Lower Decks [5-5]
P'ndolobo
Greatloam Growery [3-3]
Gunzelin
Sapphire Avenue Exchange
Merchant Strip [7-4]
Tataroga
Miner West Hawkers' Alley
Lower Decks [5-5]
P'ndolobo
Rosewood Stalls [8-4]
Humphrey
Amajina & Sons Mineral Concern
Merchant Strip [6-6]
Nortmoen
Carpenter West Hawkers' Alley
Lower Decks [5-5]
Sysley
Oak Atrium [6-5]
Osgar
Sapphire Avenue Exchange
Merchant Strip [7-4]
Barryn
Blacksmith Naldiq & Vymelli's
Upper Decks [7-7]
Smydhaemr
Ebony Stalls [8-3]
Ahldiyrn
Sapphire Avenue Exchange
Merchant Strip [7-4]
Doesdornn
Armorer Naldiq & Vymelli's
Upper Decks [7-7]
Joellaut
Ebony Stalls [8-3]
Matheonien
Sapphire Avenue Exchange
Merchant Strip [7-4]
Allenaure
Goldsmith West Hawkers' Alley
Lower Decks [5-5]
Teteu
Rosewood Stalls [8-4]
Gagaulu
Eshtaime's Aesthetics
Merchant Strip [6-6]
Pamisolaux
Leatherworker East Hawkers' Alley
Lower Decks [6-5]
Arnald
Atelier Fen-Yll [7-3]
Spaerfedar
Ruby Road Exchange
Merchant Strip [6-4]
Elgiva
Weaver East Hawkers' Alley
Lower Decks [6-5]
Eosilie
Rosewood Stalls [8-4]
Foinine
Sunsilk Tapestries
Merchant Strip [7-6]
Norbettaux
Alchemist East Hawkers' Alley
Lower Decks [6-5]
Zuzudesu
Ebony Stalls [8-3]
Mumuko
Frondale's Phrontistery
Hustings Strip [5-6]
Jemimi
Culinarian The Bismarck
Upper Decks [7-3]
Jossy
Rosewood Stalls [8-4]
Stanilde
Ruby Road Exchange
Merchant Strip [6-4]
P'sonjha
Q. What effect does my character's namdeday have in the game world?

Currently, a character's nameday has no bearing in-game, but the planning of future content such as nameday present campaigns and temporary nameday buffs is ongoing. Of course, we will be striving to ensure that whatever special benefits are granted are as fair as possible, with all namedays being treated equally. Feel free to match your character's nameday to your own birthday, to select some lucky numbers, or, should neither of those options tickle your fancy, go random!

Q. I get that there are twelve guardians, but what type of influence will the one I select exert over my character?

At present, the guardian selected during character creation will have no significant impact within the game world. In the future, when new features impacted by or related to a character's guardians are implemented, we will also be presenting players with the option to choose a new guardian. You may offer your piety to the deity that most closely reflects your character's personality, or perhaps the guardian worshipped by the nation in which your adventure begins. Another option is to select the guardian under whose moon your character's nameday falls. Or you could be as capricious as the gods themselves, and simply pick one on a whim!

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