Whilst you will begin the game poor and living in the slums of Heelspike known as The Ratways you are someone with noticeable talents.
Rather than working in the backbreaking mines, stinking sewers or as a servant for one of the aristocratic families, you have decided to risk working for a local slum crime-lord Unknown in the hope of eventually gathering riches and power of your own and not being ground down like the rest of the hopeless masses who call this sinister city home.
You must choose one of the following careers (skill sets) for your character:
- Fighter (you are good at fighting, strength, solve problems best with brute force)
- Investigator (you are good at seeing what others miss, solve problems with careful detective work)
- Thief (you are good at stealing things and know the criminal underworld well)
- Assassin (you are a master of the stealthy kill and can walk in the shadows)
- Con Man (you are a fast talker, charismatic and dangerously charming)
- Ranger (you are good with a bow and know the mountains well)
It is important to note, whilst none of you start with magical ability you will get the chance to gain such powers as the game progresses.
You must also choose a name, gender, age, what you are afraid of, what your ambition is and any backstory that takes your fancy. These aren't reflected in your stats but provide a sense of who your character is.