Actually, I don't need to do any retraining. With DMM: Heighten I can qualify for ScM at Clr 3, so that makes it trivial
Okay
EDIT: Do nightsticks stack?
More than one nightstick yes as it is a seperate magic item
Being able to actively contribute in a meaningful and useful way.
In that case it would depend on not just combat but skills, tact and knowledge.
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Just throw in books used on char sheets as a side note, for both my pleasure, and your convenience