Common and well known issue that is easily fixed with this mod placed on top:

https://steamcommunity.yuanyoumao.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=167282406&searchtext=reward+fix

I suspect Variant is not the source rather individual classes like Gunmage suffer from this oversight unless a mod fix like the one recommended above is placed over them.

If you do have issues with classes from the Variant pack then informing the authors will help them to solve it directly.

If you want to completely remove mods without having crashes on game load then save copies of your character SVB files and move them somewhere safe outside their source folder then delete your Mod Save folder before selecting the load mod game button then exit after loading the game.

Load the TL2 Launcher again which will cause Steam to reload your deleted mod save folder and everything will be ready for new characters without crashes.

Ah, thank you that was all very helpful advice! I will try it.

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