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The Novice is the starting point for all characters in Ragnarok Online. When you create a new character, you may choose from different Hairstyles and Hair colors. Novices do not incur any EXP penalty upon death, and regain 50% HP when respawning. You may also choose which starting Stats to have. Once Job Level 10, Novices can change into one of the following First Classes:

Swordman
Magician
Archer
Merchant
Thief
Acolyte

Alternatively, they can choose to become one of the Expanded Classes:

Super Novice
TaeKwon Kid
Ninja
Gunslinger