Characters start at level 3, with 25 PB, 2 traits
In addition, they start with a number of essential items:
-1 set of masterwork light OR medium armor (player's choice)
-1 masterwork weapon and two "backup weapons" of the player's choice, along with 20 ammunition for any weapon requiring ammo (including guns and thrown weaponry such as Shuriken or Javelins).
-1 Pathfinder's Kit
-2 Potions of Cure Light Wounds
-Wealth as normal