In Last Hope, characters can pick between the following three races to play; Ulven, Syndar and Humans.
- Humans are the most adaptable of the races, being able to become any class and pick it up quickly.
- The Syndar are a magical people and tend to do a little better in a Mage or a Cleric role due to their heritage.
- Ulven are a hearty, warrior culture. Most (especially male Ulven) tend to not study magic and tend to be Warriors.
Also, in Last Hope, you character can choose to be a Warrior, a Rogue, a Mage, or a Cleric.
- Warriors have a skill-set that tends to make them better in combat. They can usually take more damage and use more weapons than the other classes. If you want to play a bodyguard, a soldier or a hunter, a Warrior may be the class for you.
- Rogues are can be a specialist or a jack-of-all-trades. They tend to be more subtle than some of their counterparts, and use their skill-set to excel in support/non-combat roles. They excel in some of the less common skills and are excellent at accruing lore and information.
- Mages can wield arcane magic in battle, and and have a harder time training their bodies to move in armor. Arcane magic is mostly offensive. Many mages focus on a research aspect and study the lore of the world and reveal extra info on situations.
- Clerics can wield divine magic. They use their powers to heal and support the group. They are adept at training their body to move in armor, but some choose not to. Clerics are also a vital part in any group that wishes to combat undead.
An important thing to remember is that these are guidelines to help play your character. A Warrior may choose to be quick and nimble, favoring a bow over a sword for instance. Or a Mage may choose to train in plate armor. A Rogue may be an upstanding public figure with a penchant for books and learning. If you have any questions whether or not something is allowed, check with Staff.
Once you’ve got your character’s race and class down, it’s time to figure out something about your character. Where did they come from? Why are they here? Do they have any unusual habits or traits? Etc. There is a fantastic template for character backstories on the Character Bios page.