[Riftmaker]

Okay...here's some clarification.

1) Yes you have to be a level 13 thief to get backstab multiplier of x5.

2) It's debatable whether you'll have enough skill points for FT, OL, HiS and MS by level 13. However if you're going to dual to mage, you can forgo HiS.

3) You cannot dual class to a sorceror.

4) Only choose the Assassin kit if you *really* want to wait until level 21 for the x7 backstab multiplier.

5) If you dual-class at that high of a level, especially to a mage, there will be a HUGE lagtime until you get your powers back. This could present a problem when soloing.

6) You will find that memorizing spell scrolls will be the key to getting your EXP back as quickly as possible. Remember, you can memorize multiple copies of a spell by memorizing, then erasing it from your book, then memorizing it again. Use your significant amounts of excess cash to purchase all the spell scrolls in Amn.

7) If you do go the Assassin route, make sure you have the EXP cap remover portion of the Ease of Use mod installed.