Keep in mind that the -32% XP penalty that Iksar suffer is heavily counteracted by the increased efficiency that Regen provides to your Lich efficiency. In my tests with Uteu and Sesser, I leveled faster in the 49+ range on an Iksar than a Non-Iksar because I didn't have to use mana inefficient lifetaps nearly as often. While this doesn't do anything to help the XP penalty from 1-48, it does help you level faster in the time when it is hardest.
Further, XP penalty is temporary. Bad faction is temporary. You can repair FP/Qeynos merchants quite fast, and you can tag onto Lucan kills to make NFP your home. Circlet of Shadow will get you past guards, and FD will let you bank anywhere. Call of Bones will make Neriak Amiable to you, letting you get coffins, and you can even turn in Red Wine in 3rd Gate if you really want to repair the rep outside of skelly form.
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