If you want to play a warrior, go for the Iksar. Reasons:
1) High agility, and Swimming at 100 to begin with.
2) Forage, a very useful skill.
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Bio: Praxxis, a fierce Iksar warrior, who is a master of the blade and of forging. He is quick to judge, even quicker to fight, and yet has a warm spot for people in danger, although afterwards he will chide them for not being skilled enough to handle the challenge.