This brings you to the start of the game itself. You can take a maximum of 3, which you choose from the ones available. You cannot change your character or generate the others, you must accept them as is. You can however, rename all of them if you wish. These affect how your health, stamina and magical powers increase and recover as your characters improve with experience.
All characters have, or can gain, abilities as fighters, ninjas, priests and wizards.
Once your party is complete you start by exploring the area outside Skullkeep. The interface is mouse and keyboard driven. I prefer to use the keyboard for movement, which is of the 'move in steps or rotate 90 degrees' type. Click and drag to pick up anything in reach with the left mouse button. Containers can be used to hold groups of items although they are somewhat clumsily implemented.