Shattered Kingdoms

I created a priest and began with a buckler in my hands. I removed it to see about a new shield, and I could not wear the new one. So I tried the buckler again, and I couldn't wear it, either. My character is too weak to hold them.

I know how to remedy this situation, however, I would like this situation to be avoided completely.

If a character cannot carry a shield in their hands at creation, do not give them one in that slot - exchange it for some extra coin or place it in their inventory to discover on their own that they cannot wield it.