A long time ago I started a threat in which I suggested to use a modified version of the noble class from WoTC "Wheel of Time Roleplaying Game". Those who responded against the idea, claimed (rightfully) that the modifications required by the elimination of AC bonuses and reputation bonuses given to all classes in TWoT RPG. I didn't think at the time this should be very difficult to achieve, but didn't bother to make a suggested modification.
Recently I came across the Dragonlance Campaign Setting for 3rd edition, and lo and behold - a modified version of the same class. I think that class works much better than the one in the BRCS playtest.