Lets get this straight... The get skill points from teh guild..... to upgrade their spells ?  But arnt their skill inherent when they are born?    So why do they need skills from the guild.....  Somethings fishie right here.   If this was a game, it would make sense... but this isnt a game.. Its RL for these fellas.  My guessis the author is so wrapped up in his game world, he doesnt understand this doesnt work in a fantasy RL setting. Asume the worlds real, not a game.  They dont look like NPCs to me.
Also, didnt that guy grow hair ? did he shave it off ?