When I am attempting to recruite an NPC I can't see how much Gildar (gold) I have available. The top center of the screen is blacked out when I'm in the dialog with the NPC, could that dialog be shrunk enough that I can still see my resource bar when I'm deciding to purchase?
Additionally, maybe some NPC could cost more than just gold but have more than one bonus? NPC's should do more than just be a low end starting unit that provides a single bonus.