In between lies a vast catacomb of caves wherein you must find one of the items you can use to bribe your way out at the far end. There are three such items, each requiring a different quest. In Blades of Exile, you control a party of up to six adventurers. You can use the default party, but players who enjoy detailed character creation will want to build their own parties from scratch. Each character can be selected from any of three races, and both sexes.
Humans have no advantages or disadvantages.
The feline Nephilim have high dexterity and are skilled with missile weapons, but to offset these advantages, they gain experience less rapidly. The reptilian Slithzerikai are strong, intelligent, and well-trained in pole weapons. They gain experience even more slowly. Each character can be given a wide range of traits such as toughness, magical aptitude, rapid recuperation, frailty, and chronic disease. Positive traits reduce experience gain, while negative traits increase it.