In reply to Shala Frai (msg # 55):
Yeah, the packages tend to be a better value, even if you roll max, you'll sometimes find they are still worth more. Backgrounds do however provide a lot of narrative items over practical ones, so it is difficult to calculate the price on those. here is the section from the book describing rolling for coin.
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STARTING EQUIPMENT
When you creale your characler, you receive equipment
based on a combinalion of your class and background.
Alternatively, you can starl with a number of gold pieces
based on your class and spend them on items fram lhe
lisls in this chapter. See the Slarling Weallh by Class
table lo determine how much gold you have lo spend.