As this game stands, i would not recommend it to any one. I know it is an Early Access games, but it is hardly playable at all. With FPS issues, major NPC glitches and no option for peaceful play (PvE) so far, you spend your whole time running from bandits and other players who want to kill you.
With 1.6hrs playtime just today, i spend 90% of that time running away from stuff that was trying to kill me, only getting a break when i made it to a major town that had guards to protect me.
If you want to play the Peasant or Merchant classes, forget about the game and find something else to play