Creating the characters is the longest and hardest portion of the game, but once you understand how simple the game actually is, then it's pretty simple. I used my prior experience with D&D to help other players set up their character.
My character is tall, willowy Half-Orc monk named Khilana, because I like playing against stereotypes. An adherent to the mother goddess Chauntea, she is Lawful Good and cherishes all life. However, this did get me into trouble as I refused to allow an NPC to die, I even had to intimidate a party member to heal her for free.
We didn't do any combat, but we were still able to hold interest, and that's sign of good story.
