Dragon Age: Origins/Character creation

Gender
A character must be either male or female. This choice does not affect game statistics, but does have some effect on certain parts of the game's story, such as what romances are available.

Race
There are three races available in Dragon Age. Each race has a few bonuses.


 * Human
 * Elf
 * Dwarf

Class
There are three base classes available in Dragon Age. Each class has its own abilities and benefits. Additionally, each class has four specializations available. A character may learn up to two specializations.


 * Warrior
 * Rogue
 * Mage

Origin
There are six possible origins, but depending on race and class only one or two will be available to each character. A character's origin determines how the story begins.


 * Human Noble - Available to human warriors and rogues.
 * Magi - Available to human or elf mages.
 * Dalish Elf - Available to elf warriors and rogues.
 * City Elf - Available to elf warriors and rogues.
 * Dwarf Commoner - Available to dwarf warriors and rogues.
 * Dwarf Noble - Available to dwarf warriors and rogues.