For my alts that I feel seriously about playing, that aren't complete mules, I like to level up their Crafting skills to get specific benefits. Does anyone else do the same, getting their alts Crafting up to access the extra bonuses?
Main character and serious alts:
Alchemy - 3/3 Medicinal Use
Blacksmithing, Clothing, Woodworking - 3/3 Hireling
Enchanting - 2/3 Hireling
Provisioning - 3/3 Hireling, 3/3 Gourmand
For the mules I do at least:
Blacksmithing, Clothing, Woodworking - 1/3 Hireling