A character class is a fundamental part of the identity and nature of characters in the "Dungeons & Dragons" role-playing game. A character's capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses are largely defined by their class; choosing a class is one of the first steps a player takes to create a "Dungeons & Dragons" player character. A character's class affects a character's available skills and abilities. A well-rounded party of characters requires a variety of abilities offered by the classes found within the game.