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A curious occurrence has been made far too apparent during past and recent sessions: a character begins and ends with the combination of his or her race and class.  While such an identity may help the player create an outward appearance, voice, and scant mannerism, it leaves a great deal unsaid and unfulfilled.

In looking at the characters, I've come to understand that there's a missing piece to each puzzle.  Race, Class, Alignment, Background, and Theme are great for fleshing out a character, and learned Skills further focus a character's efforts, but something must come before even these choices.

The concept of a character is a great opportunity to tie the various choices together while providing a key motivation throughout the character's adventuring career.  This idea must...