My Thief is my RP main, and my Warrior is fairly deeply RPd as well just now. So, let’s see.
Why is my Thief fun? He’s a swashbuckling ladies man, a brilliant charmer, agile, nimble, a con man with a heart of gold. I started him well before the first BWE, using forum RP. Game mechanics support his acrobatic skill (hello, Death Blossom and plenty of caltrop-flinging dodges). ANet said back when they announce the thief profession that it wasn’t meant to be all skulky shadowy assassin types. He’s got the most depth of story and personality of all my characters.
Why is my Warrior fun? She’s a grungy street rat who grew up with a gift for violence. She may not start a fight, but she will always finish it. She’s handy at improvised weapons and brilliant with things meant for the purpose. The game lets her wield just about any weapon there is and I’ve got her in an armor set that covers her and dyes well in dull greys and browns as she won’t wear bright colors. She’s surly, quiet, and acts as the “muscle” for a showy gang.
I think for RP either one will suit. You can make a character to fit the archetype you like best. For game play, the warrior is much sturdier. She just mangles mobs, where my thief is more about dodging and outlasting them. I don’t tend to take the thief in dungeons any more (usually my guardian gets that honor), but he’s my go-to for WvW due to all the get-out-of-danger skills.
