Starting Kingmaker idea

[xorial]

I was thinking if anybody else was considering the letting the PCs start the AP above 1st level. I'm not talking about rolling the up as higher level, but maybe running them thru a starter adventure. I'm thinking of relocating Crypt of the Everflame into southern Brevoy. Run the PCs thru it & that is what brings them to the attention of Restov. This way they will be from the same hometown & still use the campaign traits upon creation.

[Malorium]

I'm running my group through an intro session or two before they arrive at Oleg's. Thay way Restov is a 'real place' to them and not just to be treated like a mail order depot for goods that can't be found in the Stolen Lands.
May have them meet the other adventuring groups in Restov - a bit of friendly competion :-)
Also toying with the idea of them being 'sponsored' by a merchant.

I'm still kicking ideas around in my head at the moment though.