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Once a race has been chosen, you will need to pick a class. A class is your "profession": what you do best. Some classes will not be available to certain races, for instance, a Troll cannot become a Paladin. For the first few adventures it is suggested that you run a warrior or rogue. Spell casting generally requires a more experienced player that is familiar with survival techniques.