I know that some people don't "get" the appeal, but I'm the type of player that I actually enjoying the low-level experience in MMO's. And honestly, starting an Au Ra is going to be weird (although, to some extent, I suppose all non-Midlanders experience from time to time).

I mean, I know it's not "necessary" or anything, I just like that part of the game, and considering your "City-State" is set in stone based on your starting Class, I hate having to decide "What makes the most sense for a Xaela Dark Knight to start out as?".