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Originally Posted by Rurik
It really is possible to spin a good tale about Bilbo and some Dwarves and Gandalf even if they aren't all balanced out perfectly.
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You do realize that there is a difference between having some balance and "balanced out perfectly" don't you. I (at least) have never argued for point-for-point balance. I'm simply saying that I'll adjust the starting point of new characters so that they have something to contribute to the campaign and are fun for the players to play. In a game with 5 rune lords, and a large retinue of NPC followers, if one character is killed then I would allow the player to choose a character that had enough ability to contribute something to the game.
Ironically, your example supports exactly this approach. Why is Bilbo chosen? He's selected because he has a (supposed) skill that the dwarves lack, even if he is overall a less expienced, less powerful character.