It's just one of those things. not to be sexist or anything but if you look at mainstream media...there is always a male hero or lead character. The heroes back in the old days were always men, i.e. knights, police officers, military, etc. Plus it's just easier for people to identify with.
No. Often the heroes are female.
"Chaos! Comics" always had female heroes, "Septera Core" game had a female leader, "Xena" tv episoded had Xena as a leader. In Terry Pratchett's books about DEATH, often Susan is the main character. "Charlies Angels" had 3 women heroes... I can go on.
The heroes back in the old days... Who cares about them?! That's why it's Role Playing Game and not Fantasy Simulation, because you make the character YOU want to make. Did old heroes cast magic or fought riding dragons? Did you ever seen someone fighting with 2 katanas at the same time and winning? Or somebody sleeping in a plate armor?
No offence, I am not trying to flame anyone nor start a flame, just proving my points.
