Ever since the recent Chief Bandit hating by other classes, it has been extremely hard to level with/find a party as a Chief Bandit in 7~8x, I wouldn't know pass that. Due to this very few make CBs, and mostly just make Hermits. You also have to take into consideration that people can't stay away from "LOL NARUTO" of hermits, so tend to go that route, also Hermits after getting all essentials (Around 10x) start making loads of cash, whereas CBs are still "Lol poor". It's the class that is looked down upon by all others except actual Bandits/Chief Bandits/Shadowers. It's a great class, and the funnest one in the game, but getting parties can be hard, and sometimes even friends won't train with you.