A side - kick system has been mentioned which would allow characters of a lower level to play with high level characters without disadvantage. (news.mmosite.com)
It wasn't until my first character was level 3 that I began to win, and then it was only because I was carried by higher level characters. (thatvideogameblog.com)
Each player gain funds from kills, combos and team wins during the round which in turn allows the player to afford higher level characters. (oxeyegames.com)