I fast forward so 2 of my children were adults. One male and one female. They will have some skills when you add them to your party. You will have some points you can assign to them also. Around 10 to add to vigor, control, intelligence. And around the same (10) to assign to each skill (riding. bow, 1 hand, etc). You'll have to assign them armor and weapons. The female was very strong in stewardship, tactics, etc. The male stronger in fighting skills. Hope this helps.