Thanks for your welcome
I couldn't find the edit button? Could this have to do with my browser, or am I missing something?
I chose, gifted, not skilled

Skilled would be one of my personal no-no's
Only 2 points in charisma? Are you sure that won't make npc reactions so low, that even my speech and intelligence won't be any good? I'm not sure exactly how much influence it has...
And I am well aware big guns and energy weapons are a valuable skill in the late game, but I like a challenge... the reason why I solo'd all Baldur's Gate and Icewind games
Thanks for your well-ment advice anyway
p.s. so strange, right after posting this the edit button appeared next to quote, I am 100% sure it wasn't there before...