Pausing and positive balance

[Zakilevo]

What happens to all the gold stashed by a character when I pause the character? Will the character lose all the gold stored in the church (returning to 0 balance) or there won't be any change (remain positive)?

[egamma]

I think it will remain positive.

[Indirik]

Pausing a character should not affect your balance with guilds or religion.

[JPierreD]

Is it intended that Elders cannot change the rank or expel paused characters?