If i didn't sound to enthousiastic then that was because i was kinda in a hurry, and when i was back i wanted to play right away so i let it install it. Right now i am making a character and i have to say there are a lot of choices to pick from. Hard to make a choice. :P
Best advice I can give on making a character is:
Select basketry as a skill. You'll need lots of baskets.
Set str,fort, agil, and spirit at 90. It gives the most HP
Read the forums and get the chart for skill/stats and adjust for the skill you think you want .
Cheers!