Basically I would ascend as fast as possible, as the elite classes are much better. The possible exceptions to it are Priest and Wizard. If You don't have a ranger (and don't plan to use one), The Priest is the only one able to use Vine spells. If You change to monk after the priest reached level 2 (as did I), Your monk's vine spells are limited to Level 2 - all the good ones, as cure poison are not available to you. It's the same with the wizard and the warlock with Stone spells.
And yes, I would take every advancement quest possible. I would only take the ascension quests if You really plan to change classes or to gain access to specific guild. A thief can make bard and so gain entry into the wizard's guild. Of course, if You don't really want to change to the bard, You have to cancel the quest after the entry to the wizard's guild.
The thief has it's own guild, the pawn shop. Only there isn't one available at Valeia. You have to reach the second town for it.
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