I wouldn't say it's a bad thing it's just a bonus as to what skills you want to be good with. The only problem I see is where are the skills going to start out at. Are all of them going to start at 5 points, 15 points, or at 25 points.
I didn't meant that I am against this, I simply think that it not fits with taking away main skills.
As for starting numbers I suppose 5 will be the number (adding later the racial bonuses).