I slaughter things fast but enemies chase me alot
I don't mind having the same pet, can't say the same for others. My fire column will be so strong when I get it. The mage is also difficult due to:
1) Interuptions in casting
2) Lowest hp and def compared to the others
3) Slow compared to archer and swordsman doesn't need to be fast
4) Certain spells take a while to cast
5) Can't melee (Though the others can barely use magic)
So it's fun to go around these things, good advantages is the many status attacks like freezing (This has saved me so much from really high hp monsters)