All new characters in Kenshi are embarrassingly bad at combat. If you want to bring up a talented warrior, you'll need to work extraordinarily hard at it.
Building a squad of your own and developing each member's skills is a long and complicated process. Learn the ins and outs of being a good squad leader in our handy guide.
Earning any serious amount of cash in Kenshi is really hard. Make it a little easier by reading up on some of the best early, mid, and late-game methods.