In the Old World, social level is an important consideration. Everywhere, but especially in cities, people's reactions to your characters will depend as much upon what they are (or appear to be) as upon who they are. Many Old Worlders - no matter how much they may deny it - are snobs and, let's face it, a Beggar or a scruffy adventurer is not going to get into the Graf's garden party, no matter how persuasive his wit or how high his Fel score is!