Well, bear in mind that right now everyone is unrestrained.  Things will slow down a little once we go into classes, and then even more once we start doing competitions.  By the way, I think several people will be willing to crack Vexa's shell open, especially Rhorvald, who I hope I am playing somewhat like you imagined.<br/><br/>As for Gilda, she could have a number of reasons for not being there.  There's prefect duties (maybe she had to take a sick first year to the bathroom), socializing with her own little circle, mingling around the room, etc.<br/><br/>For spells, remember that you only roll a number of dice equal to magical expertise + the specialty, so Basil would only roll 2d6, keeping both.  I don't have Charlie's stats on me off hand, but I think 3d6 for him.