Question about Attributes

[TarynWyld]

So I was looking at the character's attributes, and I noticed the main character seems to have lower average stats than all companions.
I checked them all at level 4 (the current cap), and indeed, the mc has a stat total of 51, while all companions have 55 except for Atugia who has 56.

Its not really a big deal, but I guess the rpg maniac in me couldn't let it go, so I wanted to know if this was on purpose or if its something that might get patched at some point. Like I said, I know its a small thing but us who obsess over stats in rpgs always get bothered by this kind of thing

 

[Savin]

It's intentional. NPCs can't use the same gear the PC can, and if you aren't running them manually their AI isn't particularly brilliant, so they have a handicap to make up for it.

 

[TarynWyld]

Ah, I see. Thank you for the answer.
I guess that makes sense, though its still a bit hard to see any non-warrior PC always have less HP than even Berwyn or Etheryn, or how being a warrior and upgrading toughness every level is the only way for him/her to keep up with your white mage's HP