I played as warrior (thrice - with sword, hammer, axe), mage (with dagger and staff) and survivor (with bows) - all feasible.
At last I wound up using a warrior character (because I found the whirl attack the most suitable special attack) and developped him into a mage <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/winkwink.gif" alt="" />

In times of crisis it is of the utmost importance not to lose your head (Marie Antoinette)