After the Battle
OOC: weight is a significant issue here, too, for a skinny mage who doesn't spend all his free time in the gym/hauling bales/digging and lifting rocks/etc. I'm already at Medium just from carrying a bedroll, tent, and waterskin, plus the crossbow and full quiver. And since I'm on foot...
I think for that consideration, much as I'd like that breastplate or brigandine for protection, I'll go with the cheap light cloth (to avoid too much Guild marked stuff), and a pair of the boots.
DX-1 due to poor fit, says the boss? I can live with that until I can replace it or get it fitted.