Augustine began with the Pauline doctrine of original sin and the fall of man, and
attributed all moral evil, and most if not all physical evil, to that.
There's the expected stupefying variety of character
attributes: seven races including dwarves, half - elves and gnomes, thirteen classes including a few (apparent) novelties in the Barbarian and Psion, six base abilities like charisma or wisdom, a
moral alignment restricted by class (Chaotic
Evil Clerics need not apply) which has a bearing on the game narrative, skills such as weapon proficiencies and lock - picking, and finally - deep breath - feats, special or enhanced capabilities unique to every character.