Humans - the most popular race by far - get an extra point in all of their ability scores, which makes them a balanced pick for any class. But some of the common character choices can be explained by the game’s structure of racial bonuses. So what does this data say about players’ character preferences? At first blush it looks like characters are drawn from literature and everyday life, which seems surprisingly unimaginative considering that “Dungeons & Dragons” is the quintessential fantasy game.
