[aeronaut]

I always wondered why the level counters didn't have a spot for indicating your current gender (and possibly tracking the -5 penalty as well.)

And personally, I would find it advantageous to start the game as whatever the less populated gender is. If you're at the table with all guys, start as female. That way, if someone gets the broad sword, you're the only one who can use it, and it's easy for you to trade away the guy wire, etc.

Regards,
aero