Morning all!

I'm creating a bunch of non-unique NPC's who use a template actor. Their stats are calculated based on the player's level. Now according to the wiki (http://www.creationkit.com/Class) an NPC that levels up gains skill improvements and attribute points just like the player. First question, is this right?

Secondly as these NPC's aren't unique will they individually level up their skills (each individual reference in the world), or will it actually alter the base actor they use as a template?

Thanks for the help as always

Edit

I know sometimes it helps to understand the reason behind the method. These actors are my radiantly recruited guild members. They will be able to go on hunting trips with and without the player, but the more they do the better they get. Eventually the player will be able to select which NPC's to take out based on their skills. The more they're used the better they get.