Only +max fatigue u get from background and traits doesnt lower initiative. So it doesnt affect initiative if you put more points to max fatigue while leveling.
All your hedges are strong 42-(10+15)=17, if they werent strong, they would get 42-10=32 initiative penalty. Strong swordmaster would get 42-15=27. Wildman 42-20=22 and with brawny 42/2-20=1 and so on…
