Variant Wizard

[Kylarra]

Honestly, I'm not seeing the need to hardcode that into the wizard then.

If you're arguing personal fluff things and houseruled levelups, then just apply the same houseruled levelups to the wizard and don't make it an innate thing that is more trouble than it is worth.

No.
A wizard begins play with a spellbook containing all 0-level wizard spells, plus six 1st level spells of their choice.

1st level I'm talkin 'bout. :P

Well yes. I'm talking about those wizards you're offing.