The player then chooses a race ( species ) such as Human or Elf , a character class ( occupation ) such as Fighter or Wizard , an alignment ( a moral and ethical outlook ) , and a number of powers , skills and feats to enhance the character 's basic abilities .
Each player then selects a race ( species ) such as human or elf , as well as a class ( job or occupation ) such as Fighter or Wizard , and their alignment ( Their moral and ethical views ) .