Guild Wars 2

Recently I was considering whether or not I should create a second Guardian and I was wondering if there was any benefit to having multiples of the same profession or is it strictly for aesthetics?

The main reason I can think of for having multiples of the same class is for using different builds without having to change around everything on your current character.

I have extra mesmers squirreled away in jumping puzzles for easy portaling. I find them very beneficial.

Scratcherclaw.2713:

The main reason I can think of for having multiples of the same class is for using different builds without having to change around everything on your current character.

Pretty much this.

I love my berserker ranger, but if I wanted to try a sinister condi build, I would have to carry around a whole extra set of armor and weapons, and change all my traits and skills. I feel like it would be much simpler to just change characters.