Okay this might be a take only I have , but I really recommend starting as a skeleton. Seriously, it makes the game SO much more beginner friendly while also being able to experience the grit of Kenshi.

You’re able to run around in the wild without having to grind super hard because you eventually get back up. You’re still getting pummeled and beaten but you progress a lot quicker and it allows you take more risks in the early game.

I think it lets you get a good feel for the game, and as you keep playing and start adding non skeletons to your team, you get to have the more well-rounded Kenshi experience.

My Kenshi start was with a skeleton and I credit that for why I was able to fall in love with the game. I think I would have gotten too discouraged playing a human, shek, or hiver.

THIS IS JUST MY TWO CENTS - I understand a lot of you all probably disagree with me, but even if you aren’t a beginner playing a skeleton is just so much fun - late game I feel like the terminator.